Upcoming Events

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
See vibrant works by local artists displayed at Lincoln Library!  Art exhibits change every two weeks throughout Summer, and can be found on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floor of Lincoln Library.  ...
This event is in the "Infants" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Storytime

Storytime

Read, write, talk, sing, and play with us! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs and movement! This storytime has something for everyone - no registration required. Drop-ins welcome! ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Typing with Brit

11:00am - 12:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Come and learn the basics of touch-typing with Library Assistant Britainy! In this class, you will learn basic typing skills and improve your speed and accuracy. The class is for 6 weeks-- if you attend at least 4 sessions, you will receive a comp...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Capital City Improv - Kids' Workshop

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Performance, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17

Workshop

Get hands-on and learn a new skill at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:
Find your voice through improv this summer! Join members of the Capital City Improv team to play some games and learn some new improv skills.  The team will be back on July 7th. Please only sign up for one date to allow as many people as poss...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture Series

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:
Ray Long, reporter from the Chicago Tribune, will be here discussing his book, The House That Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois' Velvet Hammer. Charlie Wheeler, who wrote the foreword, will be joining him. Bring your own copy to have it signe...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Movie Monday - Lightyear (PG)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Movie

Movie

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:
Hey, kids, escape the heat! Come on in for our weekly Monday Movie Matinee! We'll bring the popcorn! Lightyear (PG) While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots comma...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zentangle for Beginners

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Zentangle is a meditative art form that requires no previous art instruction and covers many cultures and genres of the arts. The creators of the Zentangle method describe it as "an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by d...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Book Club

Discuss your latest read with friends.

Event Details:
Join us on Zoom (Meeting ID: 893 4439 0868) as we continue our journey around the world. This month, we visit the Middle East to spend A Month By The Sea in Gaza with Dervla Murphy. About the book: "Over the summer of 2011, Dervla Murphy spen...
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Juneteenth Showcase

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:
Kick off the Juneteenth celebration weekend with Lincoln Library's Juneteenth Showcase!  Live performances from local talents, art gallery with local artists, crafts for kids, and much more! Gallery and reception begins at 5:30 pm with liv...