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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 (4/26)	Mon (4/27)	Tue (4/28)	Wed (4/29)	Thu (4/30)	Fri (5/01)	Sat (5/02)
9 am		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group Book Babies 9:30am–10:00am 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: 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 A/B 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 A/B 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. 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: Your little ones will love this fun, weekly playgroup, as you connect with other caregivers. We provide toys and coffee for your enjoyment. Yoga for Tots occurs on 4/17 and 5/15. 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Monday Matinees 1:00pm–3:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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)	This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Sunday Afternoon with Lakeside Flutes (R) 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Movies, Music & Entertainment Registration Required Program Details: Lakeside Flutes, a flute choir founded in 1987, is an ensemble of flutists from the greater Chicago area. They introduce the public to a wide variety of flute literature from the styles of classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary.						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 Free Comic Book Day (R) 2:00pm–4:00pm Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: YTS Age Group: Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults Program Type: Movies, Music & Entertainment, Special Events, Fun & Games Registration Required Program Details: Saturday May 2, is Free Comic Book Day! Head to Lincolnwood Library and pick up your free comic book courtesy of a generous donation from Zombie Unicorn Comics (while supplies last). 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. 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.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Pokémon Battle Academy (R) 4:00pm–4:45pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Kids Program Type: Fun & Games Registration Required Program Details: Learn how to play the Pokémon Trading Card game! It is not necessary to have your own cards to come and play. 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.			This event is in the "Kids" group Potato Fashion Show (R) 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Register Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts, Hobbies & DIY Registration Required Program Details: Outfit and accessorize your potato to create a fabulous look for the runway using fabrics and no-heat glue guns. Potatoes will be provided. Grades 2-5 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Regular Board Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Lincolnwood Library Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meetings Program Details: Regular Board Meeting	This event is in the "Adults" group The Life and Times of Babe Ruth (R) 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Gary Livacari presents a look at the life and times of Babe Ruth, from his difficult early childhood and years at St. Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, to his rise as one of baseball’s most iconic figures.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Masterpiece Storytime 6:30pm–7:15pm Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group 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. 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 Decoupage Trinket Box (C) 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: In this workshop with Liz from BrentArt, you will learn the art of decoupage to decorate your own wooden trinket box. This event is for Lincolnwood Library cardholders. 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.
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 What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad.