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STEAM: Exploration Station: Snow Slime!

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Create some snow slime that feels cool to the touch!

Grades K-5.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Details:

Create some snow slime that feels cool to the touch!

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.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

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.

Teen Creatives: Beginner Origami

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Join us for teen focused arts and crafts each month! In February, develop your paper folding skills with beginner origami.

Grades 6-12.

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

Join us for teen focused arts and crafts each month! In February, develop your paper folding skills with beginner origami.

Grades 6-12.

Kids Creatives: Beginner Origami

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for upper elementary focused arts and crafts each month. In February, develop your paper folding skills with beginner origami.

Grades 3-5

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

Join us for upper elementary focused arts and crafts each month. In February, develop your paper folding skills with beginner origami.

Grades 3-5

Friday Family Fun

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

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.

Checkmates! Chess Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 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.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

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.

Lego Club

Saturday, February 28, 2026 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

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, 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.

Lego Robotics Club: Challenges

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. Take on a new challenge each month.

Grades 1-5.

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

Experiment and grow your critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. Take on a new challenge each month.

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.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

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.

Teen Creatives: Finger Knit Bookmarks

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens

Join us for teen focused arts and crafts each month! In March, customize your reading game with DIY knit bookmarks!

Grades 6-12.

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

Join us for teen focused arts and crafts each month! In March, customize your reading game with DIY knit bookmarks!

Grades 6-12.

STEAM: Exploration Station: Makey, Makey, Dance, Dance Revolution!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Using circuitry and coding, create your own Dance, Dance Revolution board; then, show us your best dance moves!

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:

Using circuitry and coding, create your own Dance, Dance Revolution board; then, show us your best dance moves!

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.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

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.

Lego Robotics Club First LEGO League

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology
Age Group:
Kids

First LEGO League team members meet for their final sessions for the season! February 4th and the Festival on March 15th. (Registration for the LEGO team closed in August of 2025.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Program Details:

First LEGO League team members meet for their final sessions for the season! February 4th and the Festival on March 15th. (Registration for the LEGO team closed in August of 2025.

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.

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.

Kids Creatives: Finger Knit Bookmarks

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for upper elementary focused arts and crafts each month. In March, celebrate National Reading month with a DIY finger knit bookmark!

Grades 3-5

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

Join us for upper elementary focused arts and crafts each month. In March, celebrate National Reading month with a DIY finger knit bookmark!

Grades 3-5

Friday Family Fun

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

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.

Checkmates! Chess Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 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.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

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.

Lego Club

Saturday, March 28, 2026 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

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, 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.

STEAM Drop-In: Minifig Volcano!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room C at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Fun & Games
Age Group:
Kids

Create a city with a volcano at its center. See if you can direct the flow of lava away from your minifigs.

Grades K-5.

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

Create a city with a volcano at its center. See if you can direct the flow of lava away from your minifigs.

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.

Friday Family Fun

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lincolnwood Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:

Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment.

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.

Library Closed-Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library

Library Closed-Juneteenth

All Day
Lincolnwood Library
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library