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Toddler Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Storytime:

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

Join us on Tuesdays this spring for Toddler Time!

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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

Join us on Tuesdays this spring for Toddler Time!

Mystery Book Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
DeFrates Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Book club

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

Book club

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Mobile Branch at Brandon Dr.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
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.

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Mobile Branch at UIS

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
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.

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Mobile Branch at LLCC

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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.

Teen Board Games

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Social:

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Teens in grades 6 - 12 are invited to join us for a casual hour of board games and snacks. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Teens in grades 6 - 12 are invited to join us for a casual hour of board games and snacks. 

History in Film: North by Northwest

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Movie
Movie:

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

Join the Sangamon Valley Collection and the State Historic Sites of Springfield for the showing of the film North By Northwest (1959) and some history of Route 66 and travel in Springfield.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movie

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

Join the Sangamon Valley Collection and the State Historic Sites of Springfield for the showing of the film North By Northwest (1959) and some history of Route 66 and travel in Springfield.

Gabby's Dollhouse Girl Scout Recruitment Event

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Gabby's Dollhouse Themed Recruitment Event

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

Gabby's Dollhouse Themed Recruitment Event

ACLU Monthly Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bicentennial Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Board Meeting

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

Monthly Board Meeting

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Mobile Branch at Downtown YMCA

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Children
Storytime:

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

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.

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

Storytime

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

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.

History in Film: The Muppet Movie

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Movie
Movie:

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

Join the Sangamon Valley Collection and the State Historic Sites of Springfield for the showing of the film Muppet Movie (1979) and some history of travel in Springfield.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movie

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

Join the Sangamon Valley Collection and the State Historic Sites of Springfield for the showing of the film Muppet Movie (1979) and some history of travel in Springfield.

Cristina Henríquez:

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Lecture Series
Age Group:
All Ages
Lecture Series:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

https://www.ila.org/initiatives/illinois-libraries-present/ilp-events-season-5

Event description coming soon!

 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

https://www.ila.org/initiatives/illinois-libraries-present/ilp-events-season-5

Event description coming soon!

 

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Mobile Branch at Indian Hills Park

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am
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.

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Mobile Branch at White Oaks Mall

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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 Lindbergh Park

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:45am - 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.

Book Discussion

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
DeFrates Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Book Discussion

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

Book Discussion

Exploring Your Family Tree

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults
Computer Class:

Sharpen your computer skills for free in the Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom.

This free course is an introduction to the online genealogy resources offered and compiled by the library. In order to get the most out of this course, you must have computer experience.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Computer Class

Sharpen your computer skills for free in the Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom.

This free course is an introduction to the online genealogy resources offered and compiled by the library. In order to get the most out of this course, you must have computer experience.

1913 Literary Lounge

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Book discussion with local author

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

Book discussion with local author

Sewing Class: Butterfly Heart Wall Art

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab, Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Workshop:

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

Sewing isn't just for clothes! In this basic sewing class you'll learn how to use fabric scraps and interfacing to create artwork that can hang on your wall! Sewists of all skill levels are welcome to attend.

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

Workshop

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

Sewing isn't just for clothes! In this basic sewing class you'll learn how to use fabric scraps and interfacing to create artwork that can hang on your wall! Sewists of all skill levels are welcome to attend.

Multi Colored Mobile Branch Stop Flyer

Mobile Branch at Kerasotes YMCA

Monday, April 20, 2026 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.

Terrain Design 101

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Workshop:

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

Join us on an exciting journey into creating miniature landscapes, where passion and craftsmanship come together.

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

Workshop

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

Join us on an exciting journey into creating miniature landscapes, where passion and craftsmanship come together.

A banner with four colors, purple, green, orange, and cyan, with a blank quill and ink over top the banner, and white text reading "Lincoln Library" at the top and "Amateur Writer's Guild" at the bottom.

Amateur Writer's Guild

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Come together with other writers for feedback on anything you have written, or answers to questions you might have!
For information, please email us at asklincolnlibrary@gmail.com.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come together with other writers for feedback on anything you have written, or answers to questions you might have!
For information, please email us at asklincolnlibrary@gmail.com.

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, April 20, 2026 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!