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Mah Jongg

Tuesday, July 8, 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

International Snack Exploration

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 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.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

From Change to Treasure: Understanding Coin & Metal Value (R)

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about the value of your coins or precious metals? Join lifelong collector and American Numismatic Association member Dave Ekstrom for an informative talk on coin collecting and the worth of gold and silver.

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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:

Curious about the value of your coins or precious metals? Join lifelong collector and American Numismatic Association member Dave Ekstrom for an informative talk on coin collecting and the worth of gold and silver.

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

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 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.

Ages 0 to 5

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.

Ages 0 to 5

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, July 9, 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: Level Up Your Slime!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Level up your slime and create a ball that really bounces!

Grades K-5.

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

Level up your slime and create a ball that really bounces!

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 "Kids" group

STEAM: Exploration Station: Level Up Your Slime!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Level up your slime and create a ball that really bounces!

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:

Level up your slime and create a ball that really bounces!

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

Storytime in the Park

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, storytime will take place at the library.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, storytime will take place at the library.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Tween Anti-Book Club Book Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Tired of book clubs that assign you books you don’t want to read? Same. Join us for a chill, no-pressure club where we talk about whatever you are reading — comics, novels, manga, fanfic, audiobooks — anything counts.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Program Details:

Tired of book clubs that assign you books you don’t want to read? Same. Join us for a chill, no-pressure club where we talk about whatever you are reading — comics, novels, manga, fanfic, audiobooks — anything counts.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Pressed Flower Lanterns

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Create a pressed flower lantern with our supplies!

For 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:

Create a pressed flower lantern with our supplies!

For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga with Joan (R)

Thursday, July 10, 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!

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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:

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 "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group

Friday Family Fun

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Just us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. (Younger children are welcome, but activities 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:

Just us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories. (Younger children are welcome, but activities 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 "Kids" group

Family Movie Series

Friday, July 11, 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. No movie on Friday, July 4th due to library closing.

 

Jun 27: Sonic the Hedgehog

Jul 11: Zathura

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. No movie on Friday, July 4th due to library closing.

 

Jun 27: Sonic the Hedgehog

Jul 11: Zathura

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

Saturday Stories and Playtime

Saturday, July 12, 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.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tween & Teen Matinee: Jumanji: The Next Level

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults

Watch Jumanji: The Next Level with us at the library! Popcorn and Bug Juice provided. 

Ages 13+.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Watch Jumanji: The Next Level with us at the library! Popcorn and Bug Juice provided. 

Ages 13+.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least 5 days prior to the program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sunday Afternoon with the Action Heights Duo (R)

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Sit back and enjoy a lively afternoon of music with Action Heights, an instrumental ensemble featuring saxophonist J. Golko and guitarist Brendan Frank.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Details:

Sit back and enjoy a lively afternoon of music with Action Heights, an instrumental ensemble featuring saxophonist J. Golko and guitarist Brendan Frank.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Crafty Creations

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Morning Book Discussion (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, July 14, 2025 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 Go as a River by Shelley Read. 

Register
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 Go as a River by Shelley Read. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Matinees

Monday, July 14, 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!

 

An Affair to Remember (1957)

Mon, Jul 7 • 1-3pm • G, 115 mins •  [D]

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!

 

An Affair to Remember (1957)

Mon, Jul 7 • 1-3pm • G, 115 mins •  [D]

This event is in the "Kids" group

Yes, And!

Monday, July 14, 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

Register
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 "Adults" group

Nintendo Game Night for Adults (C)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Ready to Level Up? Join us for a fun-filled night of gaming, nostalgia, and friendly competition! Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to unwind, come enjoy a variety of Nintendo games in a relaxed, social setting.

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

Ready to Level Up? Join us for a fun-filled night of gaming, nostalgia, and friendly competition! Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to unwind, come enjoy a variety of Nintendo games in a relaxed, social setting.

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.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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 "Adults" group

Buying a Smartphone (R)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Android or Apple? AT&T or Verizon? Samsung or HTC? Unlimited data? Decisions, decisions! We’ll help you get to the bottom of the smartphone decision making process by covering devices, providers, and plans.

 

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

Android or Apple? AT&T or Verizon? Samsung or HTC? Unlimited data? Decisions, decisions! We’ll help you get to the bottom of the smartphone decision making process by covering devices, providers, and plans.