This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Apr 1 - 30 2026 Youth Poetry Competition All Day 4/1–4/30 Kids, Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Apr 1 - 30 2026 Youth Poetry Competition All Day 4/1–4/30 Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Community Engagement Program Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Lincolnwood Library! Submit your poem for a chance to win and be recognized for your poetic achievement.
This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Kid Creatives: Library Tote Bag (R) 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Kid Creatives: Library Tote Bag (R) 6:30pm–7:30pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games Registration Required Program Details: Think creatively and take home your art in this upper-elementary-focused program!In April, we’ll decorate a library tote bag.Grades 3-5.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Family Paint Night (R) 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 16 2026 Thu Family Paint Night (R) 6:00pm–7:00pm Full 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 attending.Ages 5+
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 19 2026 Sun A Seed Called Hope 2:00pm–2:45pm Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 19 2026 Sun A Seed Called Hope 2:00pm–2:45pm Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning, Special Events Program Details: Join us for a joyful celebration for families to enjoy together that brings themes of hope, growth, and caring for our world.All ages are wlecome. 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 Apr 23 2026 Thu Checkmates! Chess Club (R) 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Checkmates! Chess Club (R) 6:30pm–7:30pm Register 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 "Kids" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Friday Family Movie 2:00pm–4:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 24 2026 Fri Friday Family Movie 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment Program Details: Watch a movie with us at the library. Popcorn provided.4/3: How to Train Your Dragon (2010)4/24: Tangled (2010)Ages 5+.
This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Lego Club 10:00am–11:00am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 25 2026 Sat Lego Club 10:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library 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
This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Pokémon Battle Academy (R) 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Pokémon Battle Academy (R) 4:00pm–4:45pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Kids Program Type: Fun & Games Registration Required Program Details: Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card game! It is not necessary to have your own cards to come and play.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 This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Masterpiece Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Masterpiece Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Program Details: All ages are welcome to this cozy, classic storytime. Snuggle up as we read aloud picture book masterpieces. 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 Apr 30 2026 Thu Potato Fashion Show (R) 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Potato Fashion Show (R) 4:00pm–5:00pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY Registration Required Program Details: Outfit and accessorize your potato to create a fabulous look for the runway using fabrics and no-heat glue guns. Potatoes will be provided. Grades 2-5 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 This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 2026 Sat Free Comic Book Day (R) 2:00pm–4:00pm Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Register Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 2026 Sat Free Comic Book Day (R) 2:00pm–4:00pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: YTS Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events, Fun & Games Registration Required Program Details: Saturday May 2, is Free Comic Book Day! Head to Lincolnwood Library and pick up your free comic book courtesy of a generous donation from Zombie Unicorn Comics (while supplies last). 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. 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 May 4 2026 Mon Reading to the Dogs (R) 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 4 2026 Mon Reading to the Dogs (R) 6:00pm–7:00pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Registration Required Program Details: Build reading skills by reading next to trained dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Participants should receive at least 10-15 minutes of personal reading time with a dog.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 "Kids" group May 6 2026 Wed Lego Robotics Club: Challenges (R) 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 6 2026 Wed Lego Robotics Club: Challenges (R) 4:30pm–5:15pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group May 6 2026 Wed Lego Robotics Club: Challenges (R) 6:30pm–7:15pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 6 2026 Wed Lego Robotics Club: Challenges (R) 6:30pm–7:15pm Register 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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 9 2026 Sat Donut Storytime (R) 10:30am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 9 2026 Sat Donut Storytime (R) 10:30am–11:00am Register 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 kindly provided by Schlegl’s Bakery. Ages 0-10. 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. 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 "Kids" group May 11 2026 Mon Yes, And! (R) 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 11 2026 Mon Yes, And! (R) 4:00pm–4:45pm Register 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group May 13 2026 Wed STEAM: Exploration Station: Penny Dreadful (R) 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 13 2026 Wed STEAM: Exploration Station: Penny Dreadful (R) 4:30pm–5:15pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Program Details: What is the difference between a penny dated before and after 1982? What happens to copper when it comes in contact with vinegar? How do you make a penny turn silver? 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 May 13 2026 Wed Kid Creatives: Seed Paper (R) 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 13 2026 Wed Kid Creatives: Seed Paper (R) 6:30pm–7:30pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Fun & Games Registration Required Program Details: Think creatively and take home your art in this upper-elementary-focused program!In May, we’ll make seed paper.Grades 3-5.
This event is in the "Kids" group May 17 2026 Sun Kids Science Labs: Hands-On Experience! (R) 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 17 2026 Sun Kids Science Labs: Hands-On Experience! (R) 2:00pm–3:00pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM, Special Events Registration Required Program Details: Kids Science Labs's hands-on science experience unlocks curiosity, nurtures creativity, and empowers kids to become fearless problem solvers.Grades K-5. 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group May 18 2026 Mon Pokémon Battle Academy (R) 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 18 2026 Mon Pokémon Battle Academy (R) 4:00pm–4:45pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Kids Program Type: Fun & Games Registration Required Program Details: Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card game! It is not necessary to have your own cards to come and play.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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Musical BINGO - Hits of the 2000s (R) 6:30pm–8:00pm Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Musical BINGO - Hits of the 2000s (R) 6:30pm–8:00pm Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events Registration Required Program Details: Relive the 2000s with Musical BINGO featuring hits by Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, OutKast, Usher, and Avril Lavigne. 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.
May 24 - 25 2026 Library Closed-Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Closing May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Library Closed-Memorial Day All Day 5/24–5/25 Branches: Lincolnwood Library
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 27 2026 Wed Masterpiece Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 27 2026 Wed Masterpiece Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Program Details: All ages are welcome to this cozy, classic storytime. Snuggle up as we read aloud picture book masterpieces. 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 May 28 2026 Thu Checkmates! Chess Club (R) 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 28 2026 Thu Checkmates! Chess Club (R) 6:30pm–7:30pm Register 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.