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International Snack Exploration

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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!

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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!

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond [ZOOM ONLY]

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

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

Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

T(w)een Paint and Snack

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Recreate your own masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of the sample art piece. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity. 

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

Recreate your own masterpiece by following step-by-step instructions to paint your own version of the sample art piece. Snacks will be available to help feed your creativity. 

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Watch anime, draw manga, and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club!

 

Grades 6-12.

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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Details:

Watch anime, draw manga, and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club!

 

Grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Dietary Restrictions

This program will serve food. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program will be allergen friendly or that it will meet other dietary restrictions. Please list your dietary needs and we will reach out to you if possible about accommodating your request.

Library Closed-Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Teen Anti-Book Club Book Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Tired of book clubs that assign you books you don’t want to read? Same. Join us for a chill, no-pressure club where we talk about whatever you are reading — comics, novels, manga, fanfic, audiobooks — anything counts.

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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Program Details:

Tired of book clubs that assign you books you don’t want to read? Same. Join us for a chill, no-pressure club where we talk about whatever you are reading — comics, novels, manga, fanfic, audiobooks — anything counts.

Tween Anti-Book Club Book Club

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Tired of book clubs that assign you books you don’t want to read? Same. Join us for a chill, no-pressure club where we talk about whatever you are reading — comics, novels, manga, fanfic, audiobooks — anything counts.

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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Program Details:

Tired of book clubs that assign you books you don’t want to read? Same. Join us for a chill, no-pressure club where we talk about whatever you are reading — comics, novels, manga, fanfic, audiobooks — anything counts.

Science Heroes: Adventures of the Missing Colors

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Special Events
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure! Discover how fun and colorful science can be through hands-on experiments all about: chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more!

Ages 5+

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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure! Discover how fun and colorful science can be through hands-on experiments all about: chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more!

Ages 5+

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.

International Snack Exploration

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 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 6-12.

Register
Register Now
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 6-12.

Summer Reading Kick Off Party!

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games, Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Join us to celebrate our Summer Reading Program with bounce houses, face painting, free icecream, and activities for the whole family, including a special bubble show with Ms Make Believe at 4:30pm.


 

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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games, Community Engagement
Program Details:

Join us to celebrate our Summer Reading Program with bounce houses, face painting, free icecream, and activities for the whole family, including a special bubble show with Ms Make Believe at 4:30pm.


 

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.

Dietary Restrictions

This program will serve food. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program will be allergen friendly or that it will meet other dietary restrictions. Please list your dietary needs and we will reach out to you if possible about accommodating your request.

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.

Tween & Teen Matinee: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

Watch Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle with us at the library! Popcorn and Bug Juice provided. 

Ages 13+

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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Watch Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle with us at the library! Popcorn and Bug Juice provided. 

Ages 13+

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least 5 days prior to the program.

Family Paint Night

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B 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.

Full
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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.

Develop Your Story: Disposable Camera Photography

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. From candid snapshots to creative angles, it’s all about seeing the world through your disposable lens.

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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. From candid snapshots to creative angles, it’s all about seeing the world through your disposable lens.

Library Closed-Juneteenth

All Day
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Firefly Theater

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars.

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.

Pressed Flower Lanterns

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Create a pressed flower lantern with our supplies!

For grades 6-12.

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

Create a pressed flower lantern with our supplies!

For grades 6-12.