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Winter Family Portraits (C)

10:00am–11:30am
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: Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Get ready for the new year with a new family portrait taken by our library’s photographer! Limited to 15 families who will receive a set number of digital photos.

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

World Language Storytime: Hebrew

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:

Learn about Jewish culture and explore the Hebrew language through books and songs in this World Language Storytime in Hebrew and English.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Manga & Comic Creators

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Love manga and comics? Join our club to create a comic book together! We'll brainstorm characters, write scripts, draw, ink, color, and even get it printed.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

International Snack Exploration

4:15pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Program Details:

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Creatives: Blind Contour Portraits

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: YTS
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Join us for teen focused arts and crafts each month! In November, join us for drawing wonderful blind contour portraits.

Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Manga & Comic Creators

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Love manga and comics? Join our club to create a comic book together! We'll brainstorm characters, write scripts, draw, ink, color, and even get it printed.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

I Survived the Oregon Trail!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: YTS
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:

Pack your wagon and get ready to head out on this live-action adventure that mimics the 8 bit game! Part scavenger hunt, part obstacle course, this program is fun for the whole group, but aimed at Grade 2 and up!

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.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies, Music & Entertainment, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Family Paint Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
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+.

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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Manga & Comic Creators

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Love manga and comics? Join our club to create a comic book together! We'll brainstorm characters, write scripts, draw, ink, color, and even get it printed.

Library Closed-Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Tween Anti-Book Club Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Program Details:

Tired of book clubs that assign you books you don’t want to read? Same. Join us for a chill, no-pressure club where we talk about whatever you are reading — comics, novels, manga, fanfic, audiobooks — anything counts.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Manga & Comic Creators

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Love manga and comics? Join our club to create a comic book together! We'll brainstorm characters, write scripts, draw, ink, color, and even get it printed.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Anti-Book Club Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions
Program Details:

Tired of book clubs that assign you books you don’t want to read? Same. Join us for a chill, no-pressure club where we talk about whatever you are reading — comics, novels, manga, fanfic, audiobooks — anything counts.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Discover Kwanzaa: Meaning, Symbols, and Traditions [Z]

7:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Celebrate the spirit of Kwanzaa with storyteller Elizabeth Kahura. Discover the holiday’s origins, explore its seven guiding principles, and learn the meaning behind its symbols.

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

Book Sale

All Day 12/6–12/12
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
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!

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Manga & Comic Creators

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Love manga and comics? Join our club to create a comic book together! We'll brainstorm characters, write scripts, draw, ink, color, and even get it printed.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Button Bash

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

Design it, punch it, wear it. Whether it’s a doodle, a slogan, or your latest fandom obsession, you’ll walk out with your very own custom pin-back button.

Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 12/15–12/23
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games
Program Details:

Complete Reading Challenges and activities and earn small prizes! Pick up your Winter Reading Bingo card from the Youth & Teen Services Desk starting December 15th.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Creatives: Lip Balm Holders

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens & Teens
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 December, we’ll be creating hand sewn lip balm holders.

Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Manga & Comic Creators

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Book Discussions, Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Movies, Music & Entertainment
Program Details:

Love manga and comics? Join our club to create a comic book together! We'll brainstorm characters, write scripts, draw, ink, color, and even get it printed.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

International Snack Exploration

4:15pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: History & Culture
Program Details:

Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!

Grades 6-12

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Paint Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Register
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+

Library Closed-Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Lincolnwood Library