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An Arendelle Adventure!

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Meet and greet some special guests from the mythical kingdom of Arendelle! Stay to play games, sing some songs, and take a group photo with the Snow Queen and her friends!

All ages are welcome at this program.

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

Meet and greet some special guests from the mythical kingdom of Arendelle! Stay to play games, sing some songs, and take a group photo with the Snow Queen and her friends!

All ages are welcome at this program.

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.

Monday Matinees

Monday, January 19, 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)

Books in the Woods (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will be reading Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett.

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

This month we will be reading Mothers and Sons by Adam Haslett.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, January 20, 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 Happened in Chicago (R)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Master storyteller William Pack will share little-known tales of Chicago’s forgotten people, places, and neighborhoods, with stories that will surprise, entertain, and leave you seeing the city in a whole new light.

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:

Master storyteller William Pack will share little-known tales of Chicago’s forgotten people, places, and neighborhoods, with stories that will surprise, entertain, and leave you seeing the city in a whole new light.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

 

Musical BINGO (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.

Register
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.

Register
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.

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, February 23, 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

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, March 23, 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

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, April 27, 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

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, May 18, 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

Library Closed-Memorial Day

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