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Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:
Join us on Monday mornings for books, songs, and fun in this storytime for 2-4 year olds. ...

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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.

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 Beekeeper  (2023)  Mon, May 6 • 1-3:30pm • R, 101 mins •  [D] Mr. Clay serves the Beekeepers, a secret organization with overreaching powers around the world. After...

Regular Board Meeting

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

Books in the Woods (R) (Hybrid)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Program Details:
This month we will be reading The Puzzler by A.J Jacobs. A writer goes on a journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world. Registration required to receive ...

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.   ...

Anime Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Details:
Watch anime, draw manga and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club! ...

Meal Prepping Made Easy (R)(Z)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Adult Learning
Program Details:
Join Jen Paleracio from Lean Bellas Kitchen from your own kitchen to follow along for this online class designed to help you learn the art of meal preparation, which helps you save time and money while still eating healthy delicious meals throughout ...

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.   ...

Basic Metal Stamped Jewelry (C)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:
This hands-on workshop will teach students the basics of metal stamping to create customized pendants and earrings. Students will learn to use hammers, stamp kits, metal, and wire to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Presented in partnership with ...

K-3 Storytime

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:
Storytime isn't just for the little kids! Join us after school for stories and activities for kids in grades K-3.  ...

Hidden Memory: An American World War II Story (R)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture
Registration Required
Program Details:
During World War II, the U.S. government imprisoned the Shimojima family behind barbed wire for the crime of looking like the enemy. Join storyteller Anne Shimojima as she tells her family’s inspirational story with photos from the family and the Nat...

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.

LEGO & Duplo Club

10:30am - 11:30am
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 ...

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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.

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.   ...

Introduction to Safe Babysitting

5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Community Engagement
Registration Required
Program Details:
Looking for a summer job and unfamiliar with babysitting? Join us for an introductory course on the basics of babysitting with a Safe Sitter coach! Registration includes free course materials. ...

30 Things to Do in Chicago Under $30 (R)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Culture, Adult Learning
Registration Required
Program Details:
Discover free activities and great deals to make the most of your weekend or staycation, ranging from history and culture to green spaces and quirky sites off the beaten path.       ...

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.   ...

Beaded Crystal Suncatcher (C)

2:30pm - 3:45pm
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Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Registration Required
Program Details:
Get ready for the summer sun by making your own crystal suncatcher! Have fun picking different crystals based on their meanings, or just their colors! We will have larger beads available, perfect for those who may have difficulty with small materials...