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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
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers,
Kids,
Tweens & Teens,
Adults
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
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!
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:
Play and learn with your baby during this interactive lap-sit using rhymes, songs, board books, puppets and more!
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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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. No musical storytime on 12/24 and 12/31. Library will be closed.
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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
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. Ages 0-5 with caregiver
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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Tales and Tunes for Toddlers
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Early Learning
Program Details:
This active story time features stories, musical movement and games for 18 to 36 month olds with a caregiver. No program on 12/25 and 1/1. Library is closed.
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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
Dec
12
2025
Fri
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 different fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers each week. Younger children are welcome, but the programs are aimed at ages 2-5 years.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
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.
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| 12 pm |
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| 1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
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. Rocketman (2019)
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
12
2025
Fri
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Technology,
Adult Learning
Program Details:
Start with the basics and practice navigating and typing on laptops.
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| 3 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Program Details:
Join us for a BINGO night filled with book recommendations! Fill your Book Cover BINGO card for a chance to win fun prizes, and remember to bring your library card so you can check out some of the great titles you’ll be hearing about.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec
13
2025
Sat
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
Program Details:
Create a flurry of snowflakes using salt, paper, and watercolors. 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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec
8
2025
Mon
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Fun & Games
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
State Services: Drop-by Constituent Service Hours
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Café
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Community Engagement
Program Details:
Constituent advocates from the offices of State Representative Kevin Olickal (16th District) will be at the library to answer questions and provide help with state benefits and programs such as: Medicaid, SNAP, Unemployment, LIHEAP, Rent
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
STEAM: Exploration Station: Zoetropes!
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
STEAM
Program Details:
Discover the science behind early animation! Bring your drawings to life by creating your own zoetrope! 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY,
History & Culture
Program Details:
From cranes to flowers to cute little boxes, origami is the Japanese art of paper folding that allows you to create anything your heart desires!
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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers,
Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
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 each month. December books: The Snowy Day, Over and Under the Snow, Whose Tracks in the Snow?
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
10
2025
Wed
Charcuterie Made Easy (R)
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Program Details:
Have you been amazed by the stunning cheese and charcuterie boards all over Instagram? Learn how to create your own picture-perfect spread—just in time for holiday entertaining—with culinary instructor and cookbook author Emily Paster.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room A/B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Program Details:
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!
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec
11
2025
Thu
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
STEAM,
Fun & Games
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Dec
9
2025
Tue
Library Branch:
Lincolnwood Library
Room:
Meeting Room C
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Crafts, Hobbies & DIY
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.
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