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Library Closed-Labor Day

All Day 8/31 - 9/1
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
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Community Food Drive

All Day 9/2 - 9/30
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Help the community and raise awareness during Hunger Action Month with our Community Food Drive located in the vestibule of the library.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Program Details:

Help the community and raise awareness during Hunger Action Month with our Community Food Drive located in the vestibule of the library.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 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.

 

DIY Lip Balm Keychain (C)

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Tired of losing your lip balm? Customize and decorate your own lip balm holder and turn it into a cute keychain you can clip anywhere. Fun, easy, and super practical! 

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:

Tired of losing your lip balm? Customize and decorate your own lip balm holder and turn it into a cute keychain you can clip anywhere. Fun, easy, and super practical! 

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.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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 (R) (Hybrid)

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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, September 4, 2025 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.

Sunday Afternoon with Venti Wind Quintet (R)

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

The Venti Wind Quintet is a group of avid musicians, associated with other performance ensembles and venues, who have united out of a mutual passion: advocacy for and performance of the wind quintet music repertoire.

 

 

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

The Venti Wind Quintet is a group of avid musicians, associated with other performance ensembles and venues, who have united out of a mutual passion: advocacy for and performance of the wind quintet music repertoire.

 

 

Monday Morning Book Discussion (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, September 8, 2025 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 Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See.

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 Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See.

Monday Matinees

Monday, September 8, 2025 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. 

 

Novocaine (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. 

 

Novocaine (2025)

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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.

 

State Services: Drop by Constituent Service Hours

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Plaza at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults

Constituent advocates from the offices of Senator Ram Villivalam (8th District) will be at the library to answer questions and provide help with state benefits and programs such as: Medicaid, SNAP, Unemployment, LIHEAP, Rental Assistance

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Program Details:

Constituent advocates from the offices of Senator Ram Villivalam (8th District) will be at the library to answer questions and provide help with state benefits and programs such as: Medicaid, SNAP, Unemployment, LIHEAP, Rental Assistance

Resin Trinket Dish (C)

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Design your own colorful resin trinket dish in this creative, hands-on workshop! We'll guide you through the process of mixing, pouring, and decorating your own one-of-a-kind piece—perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or small treasures.

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

Design your own colorful resin trinket dish in this creative, hands-on workshop! We'll guide you through the process of mixing, pouring, and decorating your own one-of-a-kind piece—perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or small treasures.

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.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 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.

 

Your Smart Home (R)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

The future is now! Apple, Amazon, Google and others have released products to help make your home smarter. Learn what’s available, what’s around the bend, and all the trends leading to “The Internet of Things”.

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

The future is now! Apple, Amazon, Google and others have released products to help make your home smarter. Learn what’s available, what’s around the bend, and all the trends leading to “The Internet of Things”.

Chair Yoga with Joan (R)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Joan McGee. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and shoes!

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

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Joan McGee. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and shoes!

Literature & Libations: A Book & Beverage Tasting (C)

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Plaza at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Sample different alcoholic drinks perfectly paired with books from our collection. Sip and stroll throughout the library as you engage with staff members sharing recommendations.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Special Events, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Sample different alcoholic drinks perfectly paired with books from our collection. Sip and stroll throughout the library as you engage with staff members sharing recommendations.

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.

Mariachi

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Performance by Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago (R)

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment, History & Culture
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Join the Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago to kick off Hispanic Heritage month! Enjoy a fantastic musical performance that engages the audience and educates about the history, culture, and style of mariachi.

Register
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment, History & Culture
Registration Required
Program Details:

Join the Mariachi Estrellas de Chicago to kick off Hispanic Heritage month! Enjoy a fantastic musical performance that engages the audience and educates about the history, culture, and style of mariachi.

Monday Matinees

Monday, September 15, 2025 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. 

 

Novocaine (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. 

 

Novocaine (2025)

Books in the Woods (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will be reading Lucky Boy by Santhi Sekaran.

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 Lucky Boy by Santhi Sekaran.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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.

 

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Basics (R)

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 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.

Register
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.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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.

 

Making the Most of Social Security (R)

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Do you want to get the most out of your Social Security? Discover strategies to boost your monthly lifetime benefits beyond standard filing options.

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

Do you want to get the most out of your Social Security? Discover strategies to boost your monthly lifetime benefits beyond standard filing options.