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Sunday Storytime

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

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.

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

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.

Monday Matinees

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday!   The Bikeriders  (2024) Mon, Dec  2 • 1-3pm • R, 116 mins •  [D] In the 1960s, a humble motorcycle ...

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!

 

The Bikeriders  (2024)

Mon, Dec  2 • 1-3pm • R, 116 mins •  [D]

Pajama Storytime

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

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 (C)

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and sho...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Program Details:

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and shoes! 

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

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 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

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.

 

Book Cover Bingo (C)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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

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.

Knitting Social Circle

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.  

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

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.

 

Lego Robotics Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. For grades 1-5.

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Required
Program Details:

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. For grades 1-5.

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.

Lego Robotics Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. For grades 1-5.

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

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. For grades 1-5.

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.

Lincolnwood Writes (R) (Hybrid)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
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 co...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
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.

Book Babies

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

Play and learn with your baby during this interactive storytime using rhymes, songs, board books, puppets, and more! Ages 0-18 months with caregiver

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 storytime 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.

Mobile Driver Services Facility (R)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Have you been avoiding the long lines at the DMV? Wait no more! The Secretary of State's Mobile unit will be at the library. Standard state service fees apply. Available service...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement
Required
Program Details:

Have you been avoiding the long lines at the DMV? Wait no more! The Secretary of State's Mobile unit will be at the library. Standard state service fees apply.

Available services include:

Anime Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Details:

Watch anime, draw manga and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club! For grades 6-12.

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

Watch anime, draw manga and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club! For grades 6-12.

Eat • Craft • Watch

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

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.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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...

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.

Niles Township Property Tax Seminar (R)

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

The Niles Township Assessor, Scott Bagnall, will explain the process of and reasons for appealing your property’s assessed value, how property taxes are calculated, and how and whe...

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

The Niles Township Assessor, Scott Bagnall, will explain the process of and reasons for appealing your property’s assessed value, how property taxes are calculated, and how and when to file for exemptions.

LEGO & Duplo Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids
Program Details:

Create your own LEGO or Duplo masterpiece with the Library’s collection of bricks. Grades K-5

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
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.

Crosstown Exotics

Sunday, December 8, 2024 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
Program Details:

Enjoy creepy crawlies? Come interact with a giant African frog, hissing cockroaches and a 16 ft. Burmese python! All ages are welcome!

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

Enjoy creepy crawlies? Come interact with a giant African frog, hissing cockroaches and a 16 ft. Burmese python!

All ages are welcome!

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.

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.

Tales and Tunes for Toddlers

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Details:

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.

Monday Matinees

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Movies, Music & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Program Details:

Enjoy great films at your library every Monday!   The Bikeriders  (2024) Mon, Dec  2 • 1-3pm • R, 116 mins •  [D] In the 1960s, a humble motorcycle ...

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!

 

The Bikeriders  (2024)

Mon, Dec  2 • 1-3pm • R, 116 mins •  [D]

Family Paint Night

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Details:

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

Register
Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Required
Program Details:

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

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.