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Mobile Branch at Meijer

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Mobile Branch
Age Group:
All Ages

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

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Mobile Branch at Toronto Road Parking Lot

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:30pm
Mobile Branch
Age Group:
All Ages

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Freedom in Holiness Board Game Event

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Game Event

Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

Board Game Event

A black and white illustration of a small person standing up between the pages of a book. They are appearing to read the words in the very large book.

The Gathering of the Bookalos: A Silent Book Club

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Want to carve out time to read but don't want the pressure to finish and discuss a specific book?  Want to learn what others are reading and low-key socialize? It sounds to us like you may be a Bookalo.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to carve out time to read but don't want the pressure to finish and discuss a specific book?  Want to learn what others are reading and low-key socialize? It sounds to us like you may be a Bookalo.

A flyer for the event with a picture of Santa and gingerbread men.

Santa Meet & Greet

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Area at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children, Tweens, Teens

Free books?! From Santa?! Join the Lincoln Library Alliance on Saturday, December 6th from 2 - 4pm as they help us make things merry in the children's department!

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Storytime Area
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Social
Event Details:

Free books?! From Santa?! Join the Lincoln Library Alliance on Saturday, December 6th from 2 - 4pm as they help us make things merry in the children's department!

Sewing Class: Stocking Zipper Pouch

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

In this sewing class we'll show you how to make a cute stocking-shaped zipper pouch: perfectly sized for holding a gift card or using as a stocking stuffer.

This class is suitable for all levels of sewing experience.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this sewing class we'll show you how to make a cute stocking-shaped zipper pouch: perfectly sized for holding a gift card or using as a stocking stuffer.

This class is suitable for all levels of sewing experience.

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Mobile Branch at Center Park

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Branch
Age Group:
All Ages

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Blood drive

Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

Blood drive

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Mobile Branch at Sangamon County Health Dept.

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Branch
Age Group:
All Ages

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Making Sense of Dollars

Making Sense of Dollars

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Lecture Series
Age Group:
All Ages

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Teen writers' workshop

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
DeFrates Room at Lincoln Library
Age Group:
Teens
Lecture Series:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Do you like to write?

Looking for a safe space to share and workshop your writing?

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Do you like to write?

Looking for a safe space to share and workshop your writing?

CANCELLED--Yoga Beginners to Advanced -- Rescheduled from December 1

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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! 

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
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! 

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Mobile Branch at Visions 1908/Haley & Associates

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Branch
Age Group:
All Ages

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Get Covered Illinois

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Informational outreach

Atrium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Atrium
Purpose of Meeting

Informational outreach

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Mobile Branch at Hy-Vee

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Branch
Age Group:
All Ages

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Sewing Class: Fabric Boxes

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

In this sewing class we'll show you how to make different sized boxes out of fabric which can be used for gifts, storage, or just to add a bit of creative flair to your home decor!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this sewing class we'll show you how to make different sized boxes out of fabric which can be used for gifts, storage, or just to add a bit of creative flair to your home decor!

An Evening With The Christmas Spirits

An Evening with the Christmas Spirits

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Performance:

Enjoy a free performance at the library.

Join us for an evening with the Christmas spirits presented by Illinois author Troy Taylor.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Performance

Enjoy a free performance at the library.

Join us for an evening with the Christmas spirits presented by Illinois author Troy Taylor.

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Mobile Branch at Revelation Worship Center

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Branch
Age Group:
All Ages

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Red and white air dry clay lollipop and candy cane on green background

KIDS CLAY CANDY CRAFT!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make and Take
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Make and Take:

A craft program with projects to take home.

Use air dry clay to make swirly, twirly candy crafts! 

Dress for a mess!

Please note that younger children may need caregiver assistance to participate. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts, Make and Take
Event Details:

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

Use air dry clay to make swirly, twirly candy crafts! 

Dress for a mess!

Please note that younger children may need caregiver assistance to participate. 

A flyer for the event, with dates, times, and pictures of art supplies.

Teen Craft Extravaganza!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make and Take
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Make and Take:

A craft program with projects to take home.

This event is for teens in grades 6 - 12 (age 11 - 18)

Let's get creative! Join us for a variety of craft stations - buttons, bracelets, Perler beads, and more!

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Make and Take
Event Details:

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

This event is for teens in grades 6 - 12 (age 11 - 18)

Let's get creative! Join us for a variety of craft stations - buttons, bracelets, Perler beads, and more!

Zine Club Open Workshop

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make and Take, Social
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Zine Club at the Lincoln Library is open to everyone!

Come spend some time with creative people and work on your very own Zine.

Not sure what a Zine is? That's fine, we'll show you!

Materials will be provided. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make and Take, Social
Event Details:

The Zine Club at the Lincoln Library is open to everyone!

Come spend some time with creative people and work on your very own Zine.

Not sure what a Zine is? That's fine, we'll show you!

Materials will be provided. 

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Mobile Branch at Downtown YMCA

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Mobile Branch
Age Group:
All Ages

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Lincoln Library’s Mobile Branch is a bookmobile that brings books, digital resources, internet access, and programs directly to the community.

Holiday Storytime & Crafts

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Storytime:

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

Join us for a festive holiday story time and crafts!

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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

Join us for a festive holiday story time and crafts!

History Greatest Crime (censored) The History of Ukraine

The Holodomor: The Hunger Plague

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Be Advised this topic of history is graphic.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Be Advised this topic of history is graphic.