Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kids' STEM program: The Life Cycle of Pollinators

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Make and Take, Lecture Series

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

Event Details:

Join us as we partner with Dr. Michelle Norberto-Whipple from Illinois 4H for an exciting program all about the life cycle of pollinators! 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

Event Details:

During the month of May, we'll be holding outdoor storytimes at Lincoln Memorial Garden! Join us on the Woodland Patio for a fun, family storytime, then spend some time exploring all the Garden has to offer. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Podcasting 101

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: CoLab, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

An introductory class about podcasting! How to decide on a topic, what equipment and software you need to get started, how to decide on a topic, and where and how you can publish it.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Pop-up Library- A pop-up library is a temporary collection of materials for patrons to browse and check out at a location other than the library.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Serging

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Workshop

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

Event Details:

Sergers are useful tools for making your sewing projects look polished and professional---whether you're sewing a simple blanket, or a fancy outfit!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sale

Book Sale

Support the library at a Lincoln Library Alliance book sale.

Event Details:

On May 18th, 2024, the Lincoln Library Alliance will host the annual outdoor book sale at Lincoln Library, Springfield’s Public Library. The event will take place on the library plaza at 326 S. 7th Street from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

3:30pm - 4:30pm
DeFrates Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Everyone ages 13 and up is welcome in this community yoga class. We will focus on breathing, stretching and honoring our bodies. Just bring a mat and comfy clothes! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Amateur Writer's Guild

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Come together with other writers for feedback on anything you have written, or answers to questions you might have!

Join via Zoom here

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Black Authors Series Book Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bicentennial Room
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for our book club, discussing books by Black authors. We are creating this space for Black readers to talk about their experiences and books that reflect them.