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Chair Yoga with Joan (R)

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Chair yoga is back in person! 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!

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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:

Chair yoga is back in person! 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!

Financial Fitness: Budgeting and Savings Basics with Ryan Decker [Z]

Thursday, April 9, 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 financial professional Ryan Decker, discussing budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management.

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 financial professional Ryan Decker, discussing budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Your little ones will love this fun, weekly playgroup, as you connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment. Yoga for Tots occurs on 4/17 and 5/15. 

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

Your little ones will love this fun, weekly playgroup, as you connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment. Yoga for Tots occurs on 4/17 and 5/15. 

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.

Spring Clean Your Phone (R)

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Let's delete those apps you never use, prune your unwanted notifications, weed out aggressive permission settings, and tidy up your phone in general.

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

Let's delete those apps you never use, prune your unwanted notifications, weed out aggressive permission settings, and tidy up your phone in general.

Donut Storytime (R)

Saturday, April 11, 2026 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.

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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.

Miss Jamie's Farm (R)

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids

Miss Jamie and her farm animal puppet friends take you on a musical imagination adventure on the farm. Sing and dance as you learn about the animals, the seed cycle, and answer farm trivia. 

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

Miss Jamie and her farm animal puppet friends take you on a musical imagination adventure on the farm. Sing and dance as you learn about the animals, the seed cycle, and answer farm trivia. 

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.

Book Babies

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B 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.

Ages 0-18 months with caregiver

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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.

Ages 0-18 months 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.

Monday Morning Book Discussion (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, April 13, 2026 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 The Names by Florence Knapp.

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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 The Names by Florence Knapp.

Monday Matinees

Monday, April 13, 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)

Yes, And! (R)

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids

You be the storyteller! Come and play improv games in this fun acting program for kids.

Grades K-5

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

You be the storyteller! Come and play improv games in this fun acting program for kids.

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.

Teen Creatives: Library Card Holders

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Take a walk on the creative side with teen-focused arts and crafts each month!

April: decorate library card holders.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Take a walk on the creative side with teen-focused arts and crafts each month!

April: decorate library card holders.

Financial Fitness: Buying a Home–The Basics with Open Communities [Z]

Monday, April 13, 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 provides an overview of what it takes to purchase a home.

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 provides an overview of what it takes to purchase a home.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A/B 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 A/B
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, April 14, 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.

 

International Snack Exploration

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

Grades 6-12

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Program Details:

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

Grades 6-12

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.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Sing and dance along at this musical storytime led by Michael’s Music Machine.

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

Sing and dance along at this musical storytime led by Michael’s Music Machine.

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.

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.

 

Kid Creatives: Library Tote Bag

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids

Think creatively and take home your art in this upper-elementary-focused program!

In April, we’ll decorate a library tote bag.

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

Think creatively and take home your art in this upper-elementary-focused program!

In April, we’ll decorate a library tote bag.

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.

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Thursday, April 16, 2026 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. 

 

 

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. 

 

 

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, 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.

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.

Register
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.

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+