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Teen Print Making

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Make and Take:

A craft program with projects to take home.

Come learn how to make a printing plate using everyday items and the art of print making.

For grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) 

Dress for a mess

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

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

Come learn how to make a printing plate using everyday items and the art of print making.

For grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) 

Dress for a mess

Zine Club Open Workshop

Wednesday, October 1, 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, October 1, 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.

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Family Storytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Area at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Storytime:

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

Stories, songs, and movement for ages 0-5! Join us on Thursdays this fall!

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

Storytime

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

Stories, songs, and movement for ages 0-5! Join us on Thursdays this fall!

Land Subdivision Committee

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Land Subdivision Committee

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

Land Subdivision Committee

Buzz Bomb Board Games

Board Game Night at Buzz Bomb

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults 21+

Join us at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. for a downtown Springfield night of beer and board games! We'll have a wide-ranging collection of board games to choose from, from old classics to modern euro games!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 21+
Event Details:

Join us at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. for a downtown Springfield night of beer and board games! We'll have a wide-ranging collection of board games to choose from, from old classics to modern euro games!

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Mobile Branch at Indian Hills Park

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9:15am - 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 White Oaks Mall

Friday, October 3, 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.

Return of the Job Macabre

The Job Macabre: SPD Crime Scene Investigation Unit

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Lecture Series
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Lecture Series:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Come and hear from Detective Emily Hayes as she talks about her work with the Springfield Police Department's Mobile Crime Scene Investigations Unit. Is it like CSI or any of its spinoffs? What about NCIS? FBI? Criminal Minds?

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Come and hear from Detective Emily Hayes as she talks about her work with the Springfield Police Department's Mobile Crime Scene Investigations Unit. Is it like CSI or any of its spinoffs? What about NCIS? FBI? Criminal Minds?

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, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Teen Board Games

Saturday, October 4, 2025 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 welcome to join us for a casual afternoon board game session. Snacks and drinks will be provided!

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 welcome to join us for a casual afternoon board game session. Snacks and drinks will be provided!

Mobile Branch at Kerasotes YMCA

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Mobile Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Age Group: All Ages

Mobile Branch at Ash Street Lot

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

Terrain Design 101

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room 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: Multipurpose Room
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.

Pioneer Park Homeowner's Association

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

HOA Association

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

HOA Association

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Mobile Branch at Lowe's North

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:15am
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.

Multi Colored Mobile Branch Stop Flyer

Mobile Branch at St. John's Lutheran Church

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
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.

Podcasting 102

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Adults

The second in our introductory classes about podcasting! How to use recording equipment, how to edit and mix files, how to export and publish a finished podcast, plus some tips and tricks for scripting and creating a successful podcast.

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

The second in our introductory classes about podcasting! How to use recording equipment, how to edit and mix files, how to export and publish a finished podcast, plus some tips and tricks for scripting and creating a successful podcast.

So witches we became cover

Teen Books & Boba

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social, Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Book Club:

Make friends, drink boba, and discuss this month's book: So Witches We Became by Jill Baguchinsky

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

Book Club

Make friends, drink boba, and discuss this month's book: So Witches We Became by Jill Baguchinsky

Stitchuation

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeFrates Room at Lincoln Library

Join the Stitch-uation! Bring your craft of choice for a time, a place, and a supportive space to work on your projects. Crafters of all kinds and all skill levels are welcome.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Event Details:

Join the Stitch-uation! Bring your craft of choice for a time, a place, and a supportive space to work on your projects. Crafters of all kinds and all skill levels are welcome.

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Mobile Branch at Poplar Place

Wednesday, October 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.

Teen advisory group

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Social:

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Make friends, eat snacks, and share your ideas for the library!

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

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Make friends, eat snacks, and share your ideas for the library!

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Mobile Branch at AMF Springfield Lanes

Wednesday, October 8, 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.

Computer Basics 1

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults

If you are a total beginner when it comes to computers, this is the class for you! This class covers:

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

If you are a total beginner when it comes to computers, this is the class for you! This class covers: