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Musical BINGO - One-Hit Wonders of the '60s, '70s, '80s, and '90s (R)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Get ready to tap your toes and test your tune knowledge! Join us for an energetic round of Musical Bingo, where songs replace numbers and every beat brings a chance to win.

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Get ready to tap your toes and test your tune knowledge! Join us for an energetic round of Musical Bingo, where songs replace numbers and every beat brings a chance to win.

Afternoon Scrabble! (R)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and the game —just bring your love of words!

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and the game —just bring your love of words!

Easy Does It Yoga at Home with Joan [Z]

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join certified yoga instructor Joan McGee from the comfort of your home for a relaxing Zoom session focused on improving flexibility, concentration, and strength—while boosting your mood and reducing stress.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Details:

Join certified yoga instructor Joan McGee from the comfort of your home for a relaxing Zoom session focused on improving flexibility, concentration, and strength—while boosting your mood and reducing stress.

iPhone & iPad Club (R)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.

Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.

Sound Bath Meditation (C)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Reset and relax with a guided meditation sound bath. Experience the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, and Tingsha Bells to calm the mind, deepen self-awareness, and promote peace, health, and balanced energy.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program Details:

Reset and relax with a guided meditation sound bath. Experience the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, and Tingsha Bells to calm the mind, deepen self-awareness, and promote peace, health, and balanced energy.

Monday Matinees

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday! Doors open at 12:45pm. 

 

Little Women (2019)

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

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday! Doors open at 12:45pm. 

 

Little Women (2019)

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults

Regular Board Meeting

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Program Details:

Regular Board Meeting

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.

 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Program Details:

Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.

 

Civic Awareness Series with The League of Women Voters - An Evening with Paul Lisnek [Z]

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

The Lincolnwood Public Library is proud to partner with the League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas—as well as other Illinois libraries—for the kickoff of the 2026 Civic Awareness Series.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Program Details:

The Lincolnwood Public Library is proud to partner with the League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Schaumburg, and Barrington Areas—as well as other Illinois libraries—for the kickoff of the 2026 Civic Awareness Series.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.

 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.

 

Resume Workshop (R)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

​Learn how to craft an eye-catching and informative resume that’ll help land the job you want, as well as how to avoid common mistakes and overcome issues like work gaps or age discrimination.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

​Learn how to craft an eye-catching and informative resume that’ll help land the job you want, as well as how to avoid common mistakes and overcome issues like work gaps or age discrimination.

Printmaking: Building on the Basics (C)

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Discover new ways to create expressive prints in this hands-on workshop that expands upon the fundamentals of printmaking.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Discover new ways to create expressive prints in this hands-on workshop that expands upon the fundamentals of printmaking.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Resident Cardholder Priority

Due to limited capacity, adult Lincolnwood Resident cardholders get priority registration. All other registrations will be waitlisted. If spots are available, waitlisted patrons will get automatically added to the registration list.

Late Arrival Notice

We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy our programs so if you are more than 10 minutes late, your spot may be offered to someone on the waitlist.

Lincolnwood Reads: Book Giveaway (C)

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults

We’re once again giving away free copies of this year’s Lincolnwood Reads pick to Lincolnwood residents! Be among the first to claim your copy of How to Read a Book by Monica Wood during this kickoff event.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

We’re once again giving away free copies of this year’s Lincolnwood Reads pick to Lincolnwood residents! Be among the first to claim your copy of How to Read a Book by Monica Wood during this kickoff event.

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.

Monday Matinees

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday! Doors open at 12:45pm. 

 

La Bamba (1987)

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

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday! Doors open at 12:45pm. 

 

La Bamba (1987)

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.

 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Program Details:

Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.

 

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.

 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.

 

Lincolnwood Writes: Writing Club (R) (Hybrid)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you’re writing for fun or to be published someday, foster your creativity with like-minded authors in this monthly group. Bring in original work to be read aloud and get constructive feedback from your peers. Ages high school and up.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Whether you’re writing for fun or to be published someday, foster your creativity with like-minded authors in this monthly group. Bring in original work to be read aloud and get constructive feedback from your peers. Ages high school and up.

Eat • Craft • Watch

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all crafters! Gather together over snacks, movies, and dedicated time for creating what you love. We’ll decide as a group what to watch while enjoying each other’s company and working on our own projects.

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

Calling all crafters! Gather together over snacks, movies, and dedicated time for creating what you love. We’ll decide as a group what to watch while enjoying each other’s company and working on our own projects.

Monday Morning Book Discussion (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will be reading Take my Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez 

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Program Details:

This month we will be reading Take my Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez 

Monday Matinees

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday! Doors open at 12:45pm. 

 

La Bamba (1987)

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

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday! Doors open at 12:45pm. 

 

La Bamba (1987)

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac and You (R)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Join presenter Yvonne Wolf for an enriching look at the Chinese zodiac as we prepare to welcome the Year of the Horse on February 17, 2026.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Join presenter Yvonne Wolf for an enriching look at the Chinese zodiac as we prepare to welcome the Year of the Horse on February 17, 2026.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.

 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Program Details:

Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.

 

It’s Tea Time in Europe! (C)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the charm of European tea culture with Sarah Berto.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Experience the charm of European tea culture with Sarah Berto.

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.