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Lincolnwood Reads: Evening Social (C)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Plaza at Lincolnwood Library

Program Type:

Book Discussions, Special Events, Fun & Games

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Library Plaza
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Special Events, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

You’re invited to an evening of conversation and mingling in celebration of the Lincolnwood Reads 2026 selection, How to Read a Book by Monica Wood.

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Blizzard Jars

5:15pm–6:15pm
Kids
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Make a snowstorm in a jar using cotton balls, paint, and glittery snowflakes!

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 Club

10:30am–11:30am
Kids
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.

Reading to the Dogs

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Register
Registration Required
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 will receive at least 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.

Lego Robotics Club: Challenges

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids
Join Waitlist
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.

Lego Robotics Club First LEGO League

6:30pm–8:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Program Details:

Work as a team to address specific coding and design challenges through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. Participate in a competition against other teams. 

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.

Clay Conversation Hearts

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Sculpt and paint jumbo conversation hearts. Give to your Valentine or keep for yourself! 

Grades 2-5

Yes, And!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
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.

STEAM: Exploration Station: Snow Slime!

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids
Register
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.

Donut Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Register
Registration Required
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.

Total T Magic

2:00pm–3:00pm
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Magic, comedy, balloon art and more! -- Total-T Magic by Terrence Hunter is fun kids and family entertainment.

All ages are welcome at this program.

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.

Indoor Snowball Fight!

11:00am–11:45am
Kids
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
Program Details:

Build a basecamp and have a snowball fight indoors!

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.

Kids Creatives: Beginner Origami

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids
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

Family Paint Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Full
Registration Required
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+

Pokémon Battle Academy

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
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.

Checkmates! Chess Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids
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.

Lego Club

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
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.

Puffy Paint Rainbows

3:45pm–4:45pm
Kids
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Puffy Paint is back! Make your own puffy paint then use it to paint a rainbow (and maybe a pot of gold!)

Grades K-5

Lego Robotics Club: Challenges

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids
Upcoming
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.

Donut Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Register
Registration Required
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.

Yes, And!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
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.

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

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids
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.

Lego Robotics Club First LEGO League

12:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Program Details:

Work as a team to address specific coding and design challenges through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. Participate in a competition against other teams. 

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.

The Little Dancer: A Reimagining of Le Petit Prince

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Ede2 celebrates its 15th Anniversary with an original dance production “The Little Dancer: A Reimagining of Le Petit Prince” written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The out-of-this-world production will follow the story of

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.