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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

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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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Time	Sun (3/15)	Mon (3/16)	Tue (3/17)	Wed (3/18)	Thu (3/19)	Fri (3/20)	Sat (3/21)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group Academy Award Contest All Day 2/22–3/15 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment Program Details: Calling all movie lovers! Starting on Sunday, February 22 look for Academy Award Contest entry forms at the Adult Services Desk. Check off your predictions from this year’s Oscar-nominated films.
9 am		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group Book Babies 9:30am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group 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! Ages 0-18 months 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.		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group Musical Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group 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. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group Family Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group 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.		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group Tales and Tunes for Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group 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. Join us on 3/19 for a special Fire woman storytime featuring the Lincolnwood Fire Department! 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 "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group Friday Family Fun 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM Program Details: Bring your little ones to this fun, weekly playgroup and connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment. 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 "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group Saturday Stories and Playtime 10:00am–10:45am Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes & Early Learning Program Details: Kick off the weekend with a special Saturday storytime, followed by open playtime with the library’s collection of toys. 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Knitting Social Circle 11:00am–12:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group Talking Feathers –Life Inside a Parrot Rescue (R) 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Learning Registration Required Program Details: Join A Refuge for Saving the Wildlife for an inspiring look into the world of rescue parrots. Discover how these intelligent, social birds find new beginnings through the care and dedication of volunteers.
12 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group Lego Robotics Club First LEGO League 12:30pm–4:00pm Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM, Technology Program Details: Work as a team to address specific coding and design challenges through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. Participate in a competition against other teams. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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.
1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Afternoon Scrabble! (R) 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Fun & Games Registration Required Program Details: Join us for a fun and friendly game of Scrabble at the Library! Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a beginner, all experience levels are welcome. We’ll provide the space and the game —just bring your love of words!
2 pm
3 pm	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 The Little Dancer: A Reimagining of Le Petit Prince 3:00pm–4:00pm Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Register Registration Required 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 Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Program Type: History & Culture, Special Events Registration Required Program Details: Ede2 celebrates its 15th Anniversary with an original dance production “The Little Dancer: A Reimagining of Le Petit Prince” written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The out-of-this-world production will follow the story of 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.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Coptic Stitch Book Binding (C) 6:00pm–8:30pm Adults Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY Registration Required Program Details: Join us for a Coptic stitch bookbinding workshop inspired by How to Read a Book. 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. This event is in the "Kids" group Kids Creatives: Finger Knit Bookmarks 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY, STEAM Registration Required Program Details: Join us for upper elementary focused arts and crafts each month. In March, celebrate National Reading month with a DIY finger knit bookmark! Grades 3-5	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 This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Register 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+
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Books in the Woods (R) (Hybrid) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Register Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Register 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 Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters.	This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Lincolnwood Reads: Author Talk with Monica Wood [Z] 7:00pm–8:00pm Tweens & Teens, Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Special Events Program Details: Meet Monica Wood–author of How to Read a Book–from the comfort of your own home!		This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Libraries Presents: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett [ZOOM ONLY] 7:00pm–8:00pm Tweens & Teens, Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Discussions, Adult Learning Program Details: Industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization.