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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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Regular Board Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meetings
Program Details:

Regular Board Meeting

Mah Jongg

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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.

There will be no Mah Jongg on March 17 due to the library serving as a polling location.

Knitting Social Circle

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.

 

Bookish Cross Stitch (C)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:

Celebrate your love of books by stitching a stack! Learn the basics of how to cross stitch, and spend some time working on your project with fellow book lovers.

Disclaimer(s)

Adult Resident Cardholder Priority

Due to limited capacity, adult Lincolnwood Resident cardholders get priority registration. All other registrations will be waitlisted. If spots are available, waitlisted patrons will get automatically added to the registration list.

Late Arrival Notice

We want everyone to have the chance to enjoy our programs so if you are more than 10 minutes late, your spot may be offered to someone on the waitlist.

Easy Does It Yoga at Home with Joan [Z]

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Details:

Join certified yoga instructor Joan McGee from the comfort of your home for a relaxing Zoom session focused on improving flexibility, concentration, and strength—while boosting your mood and reducing stress.

iPhone & iPad Club (R)

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.

Monday Matinees

1:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
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! Doors open at 12:45pm. 

 

Father of the Bride (1991)

Musical Bingo: Disney Edition! (R)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events
Registration Required
Program Details:

Step into the magic with Musical Bingo: Disney Edition!

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.

Mah Jongg

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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.

There will be no Mah Jongg on March 17 due to the library serving as a polling location.

Feminine Footprints: Stories of African American Women Trailblazers (R)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Join presenter Carolyn Armenta Davis for Feminine Footprints, a powerful look at ten groundbreaking African American women whose achievements helped shape history.

Navigating News Media with Michael Spikes [Z]

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Engagement, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Join us for a virtual session of the Civic Empowerment Series 2026, presented in partnership with Schaumburg Public Library and other area libraries. Dr. Michael A.

Knitting Social Circle

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.

 

Lincolnwood Writes: Writing Club (R) (Hybrid)

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Whether you’re writing for fun or to be published someday, foster your creativity with like-minded authors in this monthly group. Bring in original work to be read aloud and get constructive feedback from your peers. Ages high school and up.

Eat • Craft • Watch

6:30pm–9:00pm
Adults
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.

Monday Matinees

1:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
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! Doors open at 12:45pm. 

 

Eternity (2025)

Mah Jongg

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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.

 

Making the Most of Social Security (R)

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Do you want to get the most out of your Social Security? Discover strategies to boost your monthly lifetime benefits beyond standard filing options.

Knitting Social Circle

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:

Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.

 

Chair Yoga with Joan (R)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program Details:

Chair yoga is back in person! Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Joan McGee. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and shoes!

Financial Fitness: Budgeting and Savings Basics with Ryan Decker [Z]

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Presented as part of the Financial Fitness 2026 series, this online program features financial professional Ryan Decker, discussing budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management.

Spring Clean Your Phone (R)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:

Let's delete those apps you never use, prune your unwanted notifications, weed out aggressive permission settings, and tidy up your phone in general.

Monday Morning Book Discussion (R) (Hybrid)

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Program Details:

This month we will be reading The Names by Florence Knapp.

Monday Matinees

1:00pm–3:45pm
Adults
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! Doors open at 12:45pm. 

 

Eternity (2025)

Financial Fitness: Buying a Home–The Basics with Open Communities [Z]

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Adult Learning
Program Details:

Presented as part of the Financial Fitness 2026 series, this online program provides an overview of what it takes to purchase a home.