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Friday Family Fun

Friday, December 5, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Is That AI? (R)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

As individuals and organizations begin using AI more and more frequently, learning to spot the common signs of AI usage becomes increasingly important.

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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:

As individuals and organizations begin using AI more and more frequently, learning to spot the common signs of AI usage becomes increasingly important.

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Book Sale

All Day 12/6 - 12/12
Library Plaza at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Stop by the lobby to browse the Friends of the Library's book sale!

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Details:

Stop by the lobby to browse the Friends of the Library's book sale!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Lego Club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids

Create your own LEGO or Duplo masterpiece with the Library’s collection of bricks.

Grades K-5.

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

Create your own LEGO or Duplo masterpiece with the Library’s collection of bricks.

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.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group

Book Babies

Monday, December 8, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Matinees

Monday, December 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. 

 

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)

This event is in the "Kids" group

Yes, And!

Monday, December 8, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, December 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.

 

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Manga & Comic Creators

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Love manga and comics? Join our club to create a comic book together! We'll brainstorm characters, write scripts, draw, ink, color, and even get it printed.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Love manga and comics? Join our club to create a comic book together! We'll brainstorm characters, write scripts, draw, ink, color, and even get it printed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

State Services: Drop-by Constituent Service Hours

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

Constituent advocates from the offices of State Representative Kevin Olickal (16th District) will be at the library to answer questions and provide help with state benefits and programs such as: Medicaid, SNAP, Unemployment, LIHEAP, Rent

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

Constituent advocates from the offices of State Representative Kevin Olickal (16th District) will be at the library to answer questions and provide help with state benefits and programs such as: Medicaid, SNAP, Unemployment, LIHEAP, Rent

This event is in the "Adults" group

Origami Workshop (C)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

From cranes to flowers to cute little boxes, origami is the Japanese art of paper folding that allows you to create anything your heart desires!

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

From cranes to flowers to cute little boxes, origami is the Japanese art of paper folding that allows you to create anything your heart desires!

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.

Late Arrival Notice

We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy our programs so if you are more than 10 minutes late, your spot may be offered to someone on the waitlist.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Button Bash

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Design it, punch it, wear it. Whether it’s a doodle, a slogan, or your latest fandom obsession, you’ll walk out with your very own custom pin-back button.

Grades 6-12.

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

Design it, punch it, wear it. Whether it’s a doodle, a slogan, or your latest fandom obsession, you’ll walk out with your very own custom pin-back button.

Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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. Tickets are required for this program, see our website for details. 

No musical storytime on 12/24 and 12/31. Library will be closed.

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. Tickets are required for this program, see our website for details. 

No musical storytime on 12/24 and 12/31. Library will be 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, December 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.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group

STEAM: Exploration Station: Zoetropes!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Discover the science behind early animation! Bring your drawings to life by creating your own zoetrope!

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:

Discover the science behind early animation! Bring your drawings to life by creating your own zoetrope!

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.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Masterpiece Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids

All ages are welcome to this cozy, classic storytime. Snuggle up as we read aloud picture book masterpieces each month. 

December books: The Snowy Day, Over and Under the Snow, Whose Tracks in the Snow?

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

All ages are welcome to this cozy, classic storytime. Snuggle up as we read aloud picture book masterpieces each month. 

December books: The Snowy Day, Over and Under the Snow, Whose Tracks in the Snow?

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Charcuterie Made Easy (R)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Have you been amazed by the stunning cheese and charcuterie boards all over Instagram? Learn how to create your own picture-perfect spread—just in time for holiday entertaining—with culinary instructor and cookbook author Emily Paster.

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

Have you been amazed by the stunning cheese and charcuterie boards all over Instagram? Learn how to create your own picture-perfect spread—just in time for holiday entertaining—with culinary instructor and cookbook author Emily Paster.

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.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Thursday, December 11, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Cover Bingo (C)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a BINGO night filled with book recommendations! Fill your Book Cover BINGO card for a chance to win fun prizes, and remember to bring your library card so you can check out some of the great titles you’ll be hearing about.

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

Join us for a BINGO night filled with book recommendations! Fill your Book Cover BINGO card for a chance to win fun prizes, and remember to bring your library card so you can check out some of the great titles you’ll be hearing about.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga with Joan (R)

Thursday, December 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Checkmates! Chess Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids

Develop your chess game with experienced instructor Chris Christmas. All skill levels are welcome!

Grades K-5.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Develop your chess game with experienced instructor Chris Christmas. All skill levels are welcome!

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.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group

Friday Family Fun

Friday, December 12, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics (R)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Start with the basics and practice navigating and typing on laptops.

 

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

Start with the basics and practice navigating and typing on laptops.