Holiday Closings

The Library will be closed Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25. 

The Library will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1. 

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Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 12/15 - 12/23
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

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

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

This active story time features stories, musical movement and games for 18 to 36 month olds with a caregiver. 

No program on 12/25 and 1/1. Library is closed.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

This active story time features stories, musical movement and games for 18 to 36 month olds with a caregiver. 

No program on 12/25 and 1/1. Library is closed.

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.

Gentle Moves for Strength & Stability (R)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

Register
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.

Afternoon Scrabble! (R)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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!

Family Paint Night

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens

Create beautiful masterpieces together using step-by-step painting. Please register each family member that will be attending. 

Ages 5+

Registration Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
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+

Friday Family Fun

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Join us for a different fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers each week. Younger children are welcome, but the programs are aimed at ages 2-5 years.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Join us for a different fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers each week. Younger children are welcome, but the programs are aimed at ages 2-5 years.

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.

iPhone & iPad Club (R)

Friday, December 19, 2025 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.

Friday Family Movie

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. 

12/19 Ice Age

12/26 Happy Feet

01/02 Megamind

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. 

12/19 Ice Age

12/26 Happy Feet

01/02 Megamind

Donut Storytime

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids

Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts kindly provided by Schlegl’s Bakery. 

Ages 0-10.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts kindly provided by Schlegl’s Bakery. 

Ages 0-10.

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.

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.

Book Babies

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Play and learn with your baby during this interactive lap-sit using rhymes, songs, board books, puppets and more! 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Play and learn with your baby during this interactive lap-sit using rhymes, songs, board books, puppets and more! 

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, December 22, 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. 

 

Rocketman (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. 

 

Rocketman (2019)

Crafty Creations

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids

We provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program.

Grades K-5.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:

We provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program.

Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime. 

Ages 0-5 with caregiver 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime. 

Ages 0-5 with caregiver 

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.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, December 23, 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.

 

STEAM: Drop-In: Minifig Melt!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Our minifigs are trapped in ice! Help us rescue them with the use of science. Race against the clock and each other to be the first to set your minifig free.

Grades K-5.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Program Details:

Our minifigs are trapped in ice! Help us rescue them with the use of science. Race against the clock and each other to be the first to set your minifig free.

Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Library Closed-Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

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

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Join us for a different fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers each week. Younger children are welcome, but the programs are aimed at ages 2-5 years.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Join us for a different fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers each week. Younger children are welcome, but the programs are aimed at ages 2-5 years.

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.

Friday Family Movie

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. 

12/19 Ice Age

12/26 Happy Feet

01/02 Megamind

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. 

12/19 Ice Age

12/26 Happy Feet

01/02 Megamind

Saturday Stories and Playtime

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Kick off the weekend with a special Saturday storytime, followed by open playtime with the library’s collection of toys.

Ages 0-5 with caregiver

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Kick off the weekend with a special Saturday storytime, followed by open playtime with the library’s collection of toys.

Ages 0-5 with caregiver

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.

Anime Club: Movie Edition

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Watch anime, draw manga and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club! This month: Halo Legends (PG-13).

Ages 13+

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Details:

Watch anime, draw manga and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club! This month: Halo Legends (PG-13).

Ages 13+

Mammals and More!

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Learn about some of the most unique creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone. Choose from a selection of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insects.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Learn about some of the most unique creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone. Choose from a selection of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insects.

Book Babies

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Play and learn with your baby during this interactive lap-sit using rhymes, songs, board books, puppets and more! 

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Play and learn with your baby during this interactive lap-sit using rhymes, songs, board books, puppets and more! 

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, December 29, 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. 

 

Rocketman (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. 

 

Rocketman (2019)