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Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

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

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Lincolnwood Writes (R) (Hybrid)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 co

Register
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. Regis...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eat • Craft • Watch

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
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

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. As long as you can get your supplies ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult & Pediatric First Aid & CPR Class (C)

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

*Registration for this program will end five days before to ensure participants have enough time to complete the online portion!* Get hands-on training and certification for adu

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:
*Registration for this program will end five days before to ensure participants have enough time to complete the online portion!* Get hands-on training and certification for adult and pediatric CPR and first aid. This course combines an online tra...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

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

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Drop-in Tech Help

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Stop in to the library and we will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. We cannot help with device rep

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Adult Learning
Program Details:
Stop in to the library and we will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. We cannot help with device repair. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Morning Book Discussion (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

This month we will be reading Violeta by Isabel Allende.  The epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the grea

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Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Program Details:
This month we will be reading Violeta by Isabel Allende.  The epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century. Registration required to r...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Avoiding Identity Theft (R)

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Everyday actions can leave anyone open to identity theft. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office will present tips to prevent identity theft and ways to restore your financial prof

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Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:
Everyday actions can leave anyone open to identity theft. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office will present tips to prevent identity theft and ways to restore your financial profile if it happens to you.    Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s ou...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Water-Bath Canning (R)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

In this demonstration, food preservation expert Emily Paster will teach the basics of water-bath canning, a safe and easy method of home food preservation. Information on equipment

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Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:
In this demonstration, food preservation expert Emily Paster will teach the basics of water-bath canning, a safe and easy method of home food preservation. Information on equipment needs and food safety concerns will be included.    &...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

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

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

A.I. Photoshop (R)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Become a photoshop wiz using Adobe Photoshop’s generative A.I. features! Learn to manipulate ordinary photos by adding fantastic elements, removing unwanted individuals, or even ex

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:
Become a photoshop wiz using Adobe Photoshop’s generative A.I. features! Learn to manipulate ordinary photos by adding fantastic elements, removing unwanted individuals, or even expanding beyond the captured view. After watching a live demonstration ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Making the Most of Social Security (R)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Stacy Bromann, of The Dala Group, will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows. These st

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Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:
Stacy Bromann, of The Dala Group, will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows. These strategies can often provide monthly lifetime Social Security benefits h...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books in the Woods (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

This month we will be reading The Puzzler by A.J Jacobs. A writer goes on a journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, an

Register
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 The Puzzler by A.J Jacobs. A writer goes on a journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world. Registration required to receive ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Meal Prepping Made Easy (R)(Z)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Join Jen Paleracio from Lean Bellas Kitchen from your own kitchen to follow along for this online class designed to help you learn the art of meal preparation, which helps you save

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Adult Learning
Program Details:
Join Jen Paleracio from Lean Bellas Kitchen from your own kitchen to follow along for this online class designed to help you learn the art of meal preparation, which helps you save time and money while still eating healthy delicious meals throughout ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

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

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Basic Metal Stamped Jewelry (C)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

This hands-on workshop will teach students the basics of metal stamping to create customized pendants and earrings. Students will learn to use hammers, stamp kits, metal, and wire

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:
This hands-on workshop will teach students the basics of metal stamping to create customized pendants and earrings. Students will learn to use hammers, stamp kits, metal, and wire to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Presented in partnership with ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

30 Things to Do in Chicago Under $30 (R)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Discover free activities and great deals to make the most of your weekend or staycation, ranging from history and culture to green spaces and quirky sites off the beaten path. &

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:
Discover free activities and great deals to make the most of your weekend or staycation, ranging from history and culture to green spaces and quirky sites off the beaten path.       ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

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

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Beaded Crystal Suncatcher (C)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Get ready for the summer sun by making your own crystal suncatcher! Have fun picking different crystals based on their meanings, or just their colors! We will have larger beads ava

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:
Get ready for the summer sun by making your own crystal suncatcher! Have fun picking different crystals based on their meanings, or just their colors! We will have larger beads available, perfect for those who may have difficulty with small materials...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beaded Crystal Suncatcher (C)

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Get ready for the summer sun by making your own crystal suncatcher! Have fun picking different crystals based on their meanings, or just their colors! We will have larger beads ava

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:
Get ready for the summer sun by making your own crystal suncatcher! Have fun picking different crystals based on their meanings, or just their colors! We will have larger beads available, perfect for those who may have difficulty with small materials...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Vegetable Gardening in Raised Beds (R)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Vegetable gardening isn’t complicated in raised beds. Join a member of the UIUC Extension program as they present tips on how to make your landscape work for you. You can grow fres

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:
Vegetable gardening isn’t complicated in raised beds. Join a member of the UIUC Extension program as they present tips on how to make your landscape work for you. You can grow fresh wholesome food in a small space, with just a little time!   ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Plant Swap (D)

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Calling all plant lovers! Join us to trade pest-free plants of all kinds, which can include houseplants, cuttings, seedlings, starters, succulents, air plants, wildflowers, annuals

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Special Events
Program Details:
Calling all plant lovers! Join us to trade pest-free plants of all kinds, which can include houseplants, cuttings, seedlings, starters, succulents, air plants, wildflowers, annuals or perennials. This is a perfect opportunity to divide those overgrow...