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Masterpiece Storytime

6:30pm–7:15pm
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
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.

June books: Wiggle, Freight Train, Mother Bruce

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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids
Full
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.

Family Movie Series

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. No movie on Friday, July 4th due to library closing.

 

Jun 27: Sonic the Hedgehog

Jul 11: Zathura

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.

Firefly Theater

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: Storytimes & Early Learning, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Gather around the campfire to sing songs, listen to stories and watch the stars.

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.

Messy Murals

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

Let your artistic side take over and help make a giant mural using paint, markers, crayons, stickers, and more!

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

4:15pm–5:15pm
Kids
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

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

6:30pm–7:30pm
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.

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.

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+.

STEAM: Exploration Station: Level Up Your Slime!

1:30pm–2:15pm
Kids
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Details:

Level up your slime and create a ball that really bounces!

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: Level Up Your 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:

Level up your slime and create a ball that really bounces!

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.

Family Movie Series

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. No movie on Friday, July 4th due to library closing.

 

Jun 27: Sonic the Hedgehog

Jul 11: Zathura

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.

Crafty Creations

10:30am–11:30am
Kids
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:

We provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program.

Grades K-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.

Develop Your Story: Disposable Camera Photography Reveal Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

You took the shots—now it’s time to see the magic! Join us for a relaxed gallery-style evening where we unveil the photos from our tween and teen disposable camera program.

Role Playing Games

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Do you enjoy Dungeons & Dragons? Are you a fan of Stranger Things? Come create an RPG character and play an RPG adventure game. No experience required.

Grades 3-6.

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.

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.

Family Movie Series

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Watch a movie with us Fridays at the library! Popcorn provided. No movie on Friday, July 4th due to library closing.

 

Jun 27: Sonic the Hedgehog

Jul 11: Zathura

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

World Language Storytime: German

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: Storytimes & Early Learning, History & Culture
Registration Required
Program Details:

Level up your language skills with this fun interactive, bilingual storytime.

All ages are welcome.

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.

Lego Robotics Intensive

2:00pm–3:15pm
Kids
Join Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Program Details:

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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.

Lego Robotics Intensive

2:00pm–3:15pm
Kids
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Program Details:

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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.

Lego Robotics Intensive

2:00pm–3:15pm
Kids
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Program Details:

Experienced LEGO Robotics students! Come take a deeper dive into coding and robot design, solve project-based problems and compete in a table run on the final day.

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.

Larger than Life Board Games: Hungry, Hungry Hippos

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Just how hungry are you? This time around you’re the hippo in this larger than life version of the popular board game.

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.