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The Library will be closed Friday, August 2 for Staff Development Day. The Library will reopen Saturday, August 3 at 9:00 a.m.

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Sunday Storytime

3:30pm - 4:00pm
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. 

Exploration Station: STEAM Activities: Galactic Slime

10:00am - 10:45am
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Details:

Join us to create this galactic slime filled with a sparkling universe of stars! 

Register for one session only please! Duplicate registrations across sessions will be deleted.

 

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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.

Monday Matinees

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

 

Independence Day  (1996) 

Mon, Jul 1 • 1-3:30pm • PG-13, 145 mins •  [D]

Solar System Beaded Bracelet (C)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Celebrate the ending of Summer Reading by making your own solar system beaded bracelet! All supplies will be provided.

This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

Mah Jongg

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 Robotics Gravity

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Program Details:

Explore how gravity works in this Lego Robotics project.

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.

Budgeting for the Holidays (R)(Z)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Program Details:

Join Scott Franzgrote from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Illinois on Zoom to discover how retailers entice shoppers to make impulse purchases and how to avoid going overboard when holiday shopping.

Musical Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
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.

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

11:00am - 12:30pm
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.

 

Ultimate Minute to Win It Games!

1:30pm - 2:15pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Bring your A-game and compete to finish as many of these one minute tasks as possible. Fastest times in each event will medal!

 

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.

Storytime in the Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
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, the storytime will be held at the library

 

Anime Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Details:

Watch anime, draw manga and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club!

Eat • Craft • Watch

6:30pm - 9:00pm
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.

Book Sale

All Day 8/3 - 8/9
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events
Program Details:

Stop by the lobby to browse the Friends of the Library's book sale!

Donut Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts provided by Schlegl’s Bakery.

Ages 0-10.

Chicken Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Come hear stories about chickens and meet live chickens!

Monday Matinees

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

 

Knox Goes Away  (2024)

Mon, Aug 5 • 1-3pm • R, 114 mins •  [D]

Family Paint Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

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

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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. 

Mah Jongg

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

 

Button Making

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Registration
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Make your own buttons using the library’s button making machine! Use templates, printouts or draw your own design.

Intro to Hand Sewing Workshop (C)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Participants will learn the basics of hand sewing through various stitches and techniques. The workshop will conclude with a small hand sewing project to take home. Presented in partnership with the Evanston Art Center.