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Lego Robotics Club First LEGO League

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids

Work as a team to address specific coding and design challenges through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. Participate in a competition against other teams. 

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

Work as a team to address specific coding and design challenges through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. Participate in a competition against other teams. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Lincolnwood Writes: Writing Club (R) (Hybrid)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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.

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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.

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Thursday, February 5, 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. 

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.

Clay Conversation Hearts

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids

Sculpt and paint jumbo conversation hearts. Give to your Valentine or keep for yourself! 

Grades 2-5

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

Sculpt and paint jumbo conversation hearts. Give to your Valentine or keep for yourself! 

Grades 2-5

Eat • Craft • Watch

Thursday, February 5, 2026 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.

Teen Book Boxes

All Day 2/7 - 2/15
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Teen BookBoxes are free subscription box-style treats for teen bibliophiles!  Each customized box contains a selected library book and other goodies to keep.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Teen BookBoxes are free subscription box-style treats for teen bibliophiles!  Each customized box contains a selected library book and other goodies to keep.

Sunday Storytime

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Read stories, sing songs, and more! Aimed at kids under 5, but older siblings are welcome to join the fun too. 

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 more! Aimed at kids under 5, but older siblings are welcome to join the fun too. 

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, February 9, 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, February 9, 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 Take my Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez 

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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 Take my Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez 

Monday Matinees

Monday, February 9, 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. 

 

La Bamba (1987)

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. 

 

La Bamba (1987)

Yes, And!

Monday, February 9, 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.

Animals of the Chinese Zodiac and You (R)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Join presenter Yvonne Wolf for an enriching look at the Chinese zodiac as we prepare to welcome the Year of the Horse on February 17, 2026.

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

Join presenter Yvonne Wolf for an enriching look at the Chinese zodiac as we prepare to welcome the Year of the Horse on February 17, 2026.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 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, February 10, 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.

 

It’s Tea Time in Europe! (C)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Experience the charm of European tea culture with Sarah Berto.

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

Experience the charm of European tea culture with Sarah Berto.

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.

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 11, 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.

 

STEAM: Exploration Station: Snow Slime!

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Create some snow slime that feels cool to the touch!

Grades K-5.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Details:

Create some snow slime that feels cool to the touch!

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.

Selling Your Home with Confidence (R)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Thinking about selling your home? Join Dan Werdell of Guaranteed Rate Mortgage for a practical session on the home-selling process.

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

Thinking about selling your home? Join Dan Werdell of Guaranteed Rate Mortgage for a practical session on the home-selling process.

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Thursday, February 12, 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.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Wind down and get cozy with some bedtime stories. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal!

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

Wind down and get cozy with some bedtime stories. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal!

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.

Chair Yoga at Home with Joan [Z]

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join us online for a relaxing chair yoga session led by certified yoga instructor Joan McGee. From the comfort of home, you’ll practice simple seated poses that support wellness, balance, and peace of mind.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Details:

Join us online for a relaxing chair yoga session led by certified yoga instructor Joan McGee. From the comfort of home, you’ll practice simple seated poses that support wellness, balance, and peace of mind.

Echoes of Africa: Art and Folktales [Z]

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
History & Culture, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

Let’s celebrate Black History Month with a vibrant program of storytelling, music, and cultural traditions led by Kenyan educator and storyteller Elizabeth Kahura.

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

Let’s celebrate Black History Month with a vibrant program of storytelling, music, and cultural traditions led by Kenyan educator and storyteller Elizabeth Kahura.