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LGBTQ+ 101 and Allyship (R)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:
Join Aster Gilbert (they/them)  as they cover the foundations of LGBTQ+ identity and various aspects of allyship. Foundations include key terminology, definitions, and experiences like coming out and transition. Allyship ranges from pronoun trai...

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:
Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime. ...

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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
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Program Details:
Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.   ...

Interior Design Workshop: The Details Make the Design! (R)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:
Enjoy a deep dive into the basics of interior design with Lincolnwood resident and owner of Domicile Furniture, Nadia Pekovic. Regardless of budget, space, or life stage, you can design a beautiful home!          ...

Musical Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:
Sing and dance along at this musical storytime led by Michael's Music Machine. Tickets are required for this program, see our website for details. ...

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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.

Knitting Social Circle

11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:
Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.   ...

Lincolnwood Writes (R) (Hybrid)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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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. Regis...

Storytime in the Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712). In the case of bad weather, the storytime will be held at the library.   ...

Adventures in Astronomy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM, Fun & Games
Registration Required
Program Details:
Get ready for Summer Reading, put your spacesuit on and discover new worlds though games, crafts, and more!  ...

Eat • Craft • Watch

6:30pm - 9:00pm
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. As long as you can get your supplies ...

Friday Family Fun

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM
Program Details:
Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories.  ...

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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.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Events, Fun & Games
Program Details:
Join us to celebrate our Summer Reading program with bounce houses, free ice cream, activities, and games for the whole family. Adults and kids can register for summer reading during the event.   ...

Donut Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
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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 provided by Schlegl’s Bakery. Ages 0-10. ...

Alien Shadow Puppets

2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:
Create your own alien shadow puppet, then perform a short skit with the rest of the group. It’s all done by you! ...

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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 - 11:15am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:
We provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program. ...

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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.

Monday Morning Book Discussion (R) (Hybrid)

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Program Details:
This month we will be reading Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica.  Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Then Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah. After an elusive search, the case eventually goes cold. Eleven ...

Monday Matinees

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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!   The Creator  (2023) Mon, Jun 3 • 1-3:15pm • PG-13, 133 mins •  [D] In a dystopian future where an impending war is to take place between humans and artificial intelligence c...

Pajama Storytime

6:15pm - 6:45pm
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:
Wind down and get cozy with some bedtime stories. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal.  ...

Restorative Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation (C)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program Details:
Join certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare as she teaches gentle and relaxing yoga. Mari-Jane will guide participants through mindful meditation. Participants must bring their own yoga mat or beach towel. Yoga blocks are optional. All experience l...

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:
Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime. ...

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
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Program Details:
Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.   ...

International Snack Exploration

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: History & Culture, Fun & Games
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! ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Musical Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:
Sing and dance along at this musical storytime led by Michael's Music Machine. Tickets are required for this program, see our website for details. ...

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.

Knitting Social Circle

11:00am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:
Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.   ...