Event List

Filters
Age Group
Program Type

Afternoon Scrabble! (R)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and the game —just bring your love of words!

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

Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and the game —just bring your love of words!

Checkmates! Chess Club

Thursday, November 13, 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.

Join Waitlist
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.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, November 18, 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.

 

I Survived the Oregon Trail!

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
YTS at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults

Pack your wagon and get ready to head out on this live-action adventure that mimics the 8 bit game! Part scavenger hunt, part obstacle course, this program is fun for the whole group, but aimed at Grade 2 and up!

Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: YTS
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Pack your wagon and get ready to head out on this live-action adventure that mimics the 8 bit game! Part scavenger hunt, part obstacle course, this program is fun for the whole group, but aimed at Grade 2 and up!

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.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, November 25, 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.

 

Library Closed-Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26 - 11/28
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, December 2, 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.

 

Lego Club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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.

Register
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.

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

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.

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.

 

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.

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.

Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 12/15 - 12/23
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games
Program Details:

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, December 16, 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.

 

Afternoon Scrabble! (R)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and the game —just bring your love of words!

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

Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and the game —just bring your love of words!

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, December 23, 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.

 

Library Closed-Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 12/26 - 12/30
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games
Program Details:

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

Mah Jongg

Tuesday, December 30, 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.

 

Library Closed-New Year's Eve

All Day
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Library Closed-New Year's Day

All Day
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 1/2 - 1/11
Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Special Events, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games
Program Details:

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

Lego Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
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.

Register
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.

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.