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Amateur Writer's Guild: Rescheduled from 7/21

Monday, July 28, 2025 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 Zoom 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 Zoom information, please email us at asklincolnlibrary@gmail.com.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics 1

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basic components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and more beginner computer skills.

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

Learn the basic components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and more beginner computer skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 21+" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Walk With Pride: A Tour of Springfield's LGBTQ+ History

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Atrium at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Lecture Series
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+, All Ages
Lecture Series:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Join us at Lincoln Library for a free walking tour of historic LGBTQ+ sites in Downtown Springfield. From Ethel Mars to Smokey’s Den to The Prairie Flame to PrideFest, we have a lot to be proud of.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+, All Ages
Program Type: Lecture Series
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Join us at Lincoln Library for a free walking tour of historic LGBTQ+ sites in Downtown Springfield. From Ethel Mars to Smokey’s Den to The Prairie Flame to PrideFest, we have a lot to be proud of.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Gathering of the Bookalos: A Silent Book Club

Saturday, August 2, 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.

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

Terrain Sculpting Collective: Trees

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Make and Take:

A craft program with projects to take home.

From scraggy ironwood to stout maples, trees take up a great deal of space in nature and imagination.

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

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

From scraggy ironwood to stout maples, trees take up a great deal of space in nature and imagination.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics 1

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basic components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and more beginner computer skills.

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

Learn the basic components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and more beginner computer skills.

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

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeFrates Room 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: 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

Podcasting 102

Tuesday, August 5, 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.

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

Zine Club Open Workshop

Wednesday, August 6, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Exploring Your Family Tree

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ask a Library Techie

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults

Drop on in for "Ask a Library Techie," Lincoln Library's one-on-one tech help session! Bring your own device (like a smartphone, e-reader, tablet, or laptop), or borrow one of the computers in our computer classroom.

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

Drop on in for "Ask a Library Techie," Lincoln Library's one-on-one tech help session! Bring your own device (like a smartphone, e-reader, tablet, or laptop), or borrow one of the computers in our computer classroom.

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

Terrain Sculpting Collective : Project Design 101

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Make and Take:

A craft program with projects to take home.

The Terrain Sculpting Collective is an interactive and educational program designed to engage teens and adults in the creative process of miniature terrain building for wargaming, dioramas, or holiday theme villages.

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

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

The Terrain Sculpting Collective is an interactive and educational program designed to engage teens and adults in the creative process of miniature terrain building for wargaming, dioramas, or holiday theme villages.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Amateur Writer's Guild

Monday, August 18, 2025 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 Zoom 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 Zoom information, please email us at asklincolnlibrary@gmail.com.

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

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeFrates Room 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: 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

Computer Basics 1

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basic components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and more beginner computer skills.

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

Learn the basic components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and more beginner computer skills.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 21+" group

Civil Civics Summer 2025 Series: "Who's on First?": What's Up with Freedom of Assembly?

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Discussion:

Talk about a topic with community members and experts.

This week we're taking a closer look at the fourth freedom: the freedom to "peaceably assemble".

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Discussion

Talk about a topic with community members and experts.

This week we're taking a closer look at the fourth freedom: the freedom to "peaceably assemble".

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

Spinetinglers Horror Book Club

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeFrates Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Spinetinglers Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of a different horror book. If you're a fan of ghosts, vampires, or other spooks and ghouls, this book club is for you!

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Spinetinglers Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of a different horror book. If you're a fan of ghosts, vampires, or other spooks and ghouls, this book club is for you!

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

Zine Club Open Workshop

Wednesday, August 20, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Authors Book Club

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bicentennial Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Join us for our book club, discussing books by Black authors. We are creating this space for all readers to share & learn about the Black experience, and books that reflect that perspective.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Join us for our book club, discussing books by Black authors. We are creating this space for all readers to share & learn about the Black experience, and books that reflect that perspective.

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

Zine Club Open Workshop

Wednesday, September 3, 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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 21+" group

Civil Civics Summer 2025 Series: "Who's on First?": What's Up with the Freedom of Petition?

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Discussion:

Talk about a topic with community members and experts.

The last freedom set out in the First Amendment is the freedom to petition the government. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Discussion

Talk about a topic with community members and experts.

The last freedom set out in the First Amendment is the freedom to petition the government. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Amateur Writer's Guild

Monday, September 15, 2025 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 Zoom 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 Zoom information, please email us at asklincolnlibrary@gmail.com.

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

Zine Club Open Workshop

Wednesday, September 17, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Authors Book Club

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bicentennial Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Club:

Join us for our book club, discussing books by Black authors. We are creating this space for all readers to share & learn about the Black experience, and books that reflect that perspective.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Join us for our book club, discussing books by Black authors. We are creating this space for all readers to share & learn about the Black experience, and books that reflect that perspective.