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Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Basics (R)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Learn from attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate, and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you.

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

Learn from attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft about wills, trusts, powers of attorney probate, and guardianship. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

You Can Brew It! (R)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Do you enjoy good quality craft beer? Home brewing is a fun and rewarding hobby that is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world.

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

Do you enjoy good quality craft beer? Home brewing is a fun and rewarding hobby that is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gentle Moves for Strength & Stability (R)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

This gentle movement class is designed to help adults improve mobility, balance, and body awareness.

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

This gentle movement class is designed to help adults improve mobility, balance, and body awareness.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Afternoon Scrabble! (R)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a fun and relaxed game of Scrabble at the library. All experience levels are welcome, from seasoned word lovers to first time players.

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

Enjoy a fun and relaxed game of Scrabble at the library. All experience levels are welcome, from seasoned word lovers to first time players.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Paint Night (R)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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.

Ages 5+

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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.

Ages 5+

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Illinois Libraries Presents: Cristina Henríquez - Voice, Culture, and Human Connection [ZOOM ONLY]

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

In this online interview, critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, will discuss her work.

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

In this online interview, critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, will discuss her work.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intermediate Crochet: Flower Granny Square (C)

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Take your crochet skills to the next level! This workshop focuses on creating flower granny squares and is perfect for those already comfortable with basic stitches.

This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

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

Take your crochet skills to the next level! This workshop focuses on creating flower granny squares and is perfect for those already comfortable with basic stitches.

This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Matinees

Monday, April 20, 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. 

 

Eternity (2025)

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. 

 

Eternity (2025)

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sunrise Painting Workshop for Older Adults (R)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Artist and Lincolnwood resident Shirley Aberg, who has exhibited her work all around the world, returns to lead a workshop on painting a sunrise. Choose from a variety of inspirations and let your creativity guide your work.

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

Artist and Lincolnwood resident Shirley Aberg, who has exhibited her work all around the world, returns to lead a workshop on painting a sunrise. Choose from a variety of inspirations and let your creativity guide your work.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Financial Fitness: Retirement Reality with Jill Schlesinger [Z]

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
STEAM, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Presented as part of the Financial Fitness 2026 series, this online program features CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger, CFP, discussing practical steps toward retirement planning.

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

Presented as part of the Financial Fitness 2026 series, this online program features CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger, CFP, discussing practical steps toward retirement planning.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Counting Nails, Crossing Strings & Creating Magic with Pinlura Creation (C)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the intersection of math and creativity through string art. Learn patterns, counting, and geometry while crafting a unique handmade design.

This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

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

Explore the intersection of math and creativity through string art. Learn patterns, counting, and geometry while crafting a unique handmade design.

This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

Disclaimer(s)

18+ Program

Participation in this program is limited to patrons 18 or older.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Easy Does It Yoga (R)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Easy Does It Yoga is back in person! Join certified yoga instructor Joan McGee for yoga, a practice that can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood and reducing stress and joint strain.

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

Easy Does It Yoga is back in person! Join certified yoga instructor Joan McGee for yoga, a practice that can improve your flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting your mood and reducing stress and joint strain.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sunday Afternoon with Lakeside Flutes (R)

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Lakeside Flutes, a flute choir founded in 1987, is an ensemble of flutists from the greater Chicago area. They introduce the public to a wide variety of flute literature from the styles of classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary.  

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

Lakeside Flutes, a flute choir founded in 1987, is an ensemble of flutists from the greater Chicago area. They introduce the public to a wide variety of flute literature from the styles of classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Matinees

Monday, April 27, 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. 

 

Eternity (2025)

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. 

 

Eternity (2025)

This event is in the "Adults" group

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books in the Woods (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will be reading What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad.

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

This month we will be reading What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Life and Times of Babe Ruth (R)

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

Gary Livacari presents a look at the life and times of Babe Ruth, from his difficult early childhood and years at St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, to his rise as one of baseball’s most iconic figures.

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

Gary Livacari presents a look at the life and times of Babe Ruth, from his difficult early childhood and years at St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, to his rise as one of baseball’s most iconic figures.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Decoupage Trinket Box (C)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

In this workshop with Liz from BrentArt, you will learn the art of decoupage to decorate your own wooden trinket box.

This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

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

In this workshop with Liz from BrentArt, you will learn the art of decoupage to decorate your own wooden trinket box.

This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

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.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

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).

Upcoming
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.