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Teen Book Boxes

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Teen BookBoxes are free subscription-style boxes for teen bibliophiles! Each customized box contains a selected library book and other goodies to keep. Sign up in April, and we’ll contact you when your BookBox is ready for pickup.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Teen BookBoxes are free subscription-style boxes for teen bibliophiles! Each customized box contains a selected library book and other goodies to keep. Sign up in April, and we’ll contact you when your BookBox is ready for pickup.

Youth Poetry Competition

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens

Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Lincolnwood Library! Submit your poem for a chance to win and be recognized for your poetic achievement. 

 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Community Engagement
Program Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Lincolnwood Library! Submit your poem for a chance to win and be recognized for your poetic achievement. 

 

Tween & Teen Yoga (R)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Slow down and take a moment for yourself, away from screens and your feed.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program Details:

Slow down and take a moment for yourself, away from screens and your feed.

Free Comic Book Day (R)

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
YTS at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Saturday May 2, is Free Comic Book Day! Head to Lincolnwood Library and pick up your free comic book courtesy of a generous donation from Zombie Unicorn Comics (while supplies last).

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: YTS
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Saturday May 2, is Free Comic Book Day! Head to Lincolnwood Library and pick up your free comic book courtesy of a generous donation from Zombie Unicorn Comics (while supplies last).

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying parent or caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. Please speak to a staff member if you do not wish to be photographed and/or if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.

Safe Child Policy

Caregivers for children age 7 or below must remain in the library building for the duration of the program. Caregivers must join children at the conclusion of the program.

Cupcake Wars: Spring Bling

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Decorate a cupcake with all the bling, sprinkles, and frosting you like. Prizes awarded for the most delicious and original creations.

GRADES 6-8

 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Decorate a cupcake with all the bling, sprinkles, and frosting you like. Prizes awarded for the most delicious and original creations.

GRADES 6-8

 

Teen Creatives: Summer Vision Board (R)

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Take a walk on the creative side with teen-focused arts and crafts each month!

May: make summer vision boards.

Grades 6-12.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Take a walk on the creative side with teen-focused arts and crafts each month!

May: make summer vision boards.

Grades 6-12.

International Snack Exploration

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

Grades 6-8

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Program Details:

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

Grades 6-8

Nintendo Switch 2 Free Play

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Saturdays are for Switch 2. Experience the latest and greatest Nintendo Switch 2 games with snacks and candy.

GRADES 6-8

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Program Details:

Saturdays are for Switch 2. Experience the latest and greatest Nintendo Switch 2 games with snacks and candy.

GRADES 6-8

Musical BINGO - Hits of the 2000s (R)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Relive the 2000s with Musical BINGO featuring hits by Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, OutKast, Usher, and Avril Lavigne.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Relive the 2000s with Musical BINGO featuring hits by Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, OutKast, Usher, and Avril Lavigne.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying parent or caregiver. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Tween & Teen Yoga

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Slow down and take a moment for yourself, away from screens and your feed.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program Details:

Slow down and take a moment for yourself, away from screens and your feed.

Illinois Libraries Presents: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang [ZOOM ONLY]

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

Please note: This program has been rescheduled from its original date of Tuesday, May 19.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Please note: This program has been rescheduled from its original date of Tuesday, May 19.

Family Paint Night

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending.

Ages 5+

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending.

Ages 5+

Library Closed-Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Develop Your Story: Disposable Camera Photography

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Capture moments, not perfection. In this low-pressure photography program. Receive a disposable camera and an optional theme to explore.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Capture moments, not perfection. In this low-pressure photography program. Receive a disposable camera and an optional theme to explore.

Teen Creatives: Wire Wrapped Rocks (R)

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Take a walk on the creative side with teen-focused arts and crafts each month!

In June, we’ll make wire wrapped jewelry with rocks.

Grades 6-12.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Registration Required
Program Details:

Take a walk on the creative side with teen-focused arts and crafts each month!

In June, we’ll make wire wrapped jewelry with rocks.

Grades 6-12.

Library Closed-Juneteenth

All Day
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Teen Creatives: Foam Clay (R)

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Take a walk on the creative side with teen-focused arts and crafts each month!

In July, we’ll make trinket holders with foam clay.

Grades 6-12.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Take a walk on the creative side with teen-focused arts and crafts each month!

In July, we’ll make trinket holders with foam clay.

Grades 6-12.