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Friday Family Fun

Friday, July 18, 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 18, 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 "Kids" group

Lego Club

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids

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.

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World Language Storytime: German

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning, History & Culture
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Level up your language skills with this fun interactive, bilingual storytime.

All ages are welcome.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning, History & Culture
Registration Required
Program Details:

Level up your language skills with this fun interactive, bilingual storytime.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Monday Matinees

Monday, July 21, 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

Lego Robotics Intensive

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books in the Woods (R) (Hybrid)

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults

This month we will be reading An American Summer by Alex Kotlowitz.

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Program Details:

This month we will be reading An American Summer by Alex Kotlowitz.

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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, July 22, 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 22, 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 "Kids" group

Lego Robotics Intensive

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

It’s Tea Time in South Africa! (C)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
History & Culture, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Join Sarah Berto for a fun and flavorful look at how tea is enjoyed in South Africa. You’ll learn a bit about the history of tea, how Rooibos became a national favorite, and what makes tisanes different from regular tea.

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:

Join Sarah Berto for a fun and flavorful look at how tea is enjoyed in South Africa. You’ll learn a bit about the history of tea, how Rooibos became a national favorite, and what makes tisanes different from regular tea.

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

Musical Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 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 23, 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

Lego Robotics Intensive

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Larger than Life Board Games: Hungry, Hungry Hippos

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids

Just how hungry are you? This time around you’re the hippo in this larger than life version of the popular board game.

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:

Just how hungry are you? This time around you’re the hippo in this larger than life version of the popular board game.

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 24, 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 "Kids" group

Lego Robotics Intensive

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

*RESCHEDULED* Beginning Abstract Acrylic Painting (C)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Age Group:
Adults

Unleash your creativity in this beginner-friendly class on abstract acrylic painting! Explore fundamental acrylic techniques while embracing the freedom of abstract expression.

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

Unleash your creativity in this beginner-friendly class on abstract acrylic painting! Explore fundamental acrylic techniques while embracing the freedom of abstract expression.

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 "Kids" group

Checkmates! Chess Club

Thursday, July 24, 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, July 25, 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 "Adults" group

iPhone & iPad Club (R)

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Technology, Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.

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

Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Movie Series

Friday, July 25, 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 "Adults" group

Summer Puzzle Competition (R)

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Gather a group of 2-4 puzzlers to be the first team to put together a 300-piece puzzle. Members of the winning team each earn a prize! The competition will start promptly after the rules are read. Please plan to arrive early.

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

Gather a group of 2-4 puzzlers to be the first team to put together a 300-piece puzzle. Members of the winning team each earn a prize! The competition will start promptly after the rules are read. Please plan to arrive early.

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

Sunday Storytime

Sunday, July 27, 2025 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. 

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

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.