Event List

Come to the Teen Zone at 3:00pm and use tools to make your very own jewelry. There will be supplies for necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. 

Come to the Teen Zone to play some games! A variety of games will be set out for those in grades 6-12 to play. 

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Make a difference at the library! Work with other teens to tell us what the library can do to better help you. Plan programs that you think would be fun. Make friends. Eat pizza!

A craft program with projects to take home.

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

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

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

Make friends, eat pizza, and discuss this month's book club pick! This month, we'll be reading Dean Atta's novel: The Black Flamingo. Check out a copy from the library or download

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

Learn how to sew a simple tote bag using the sewing machines in the CoLab! This class is suitable for all skill levels; if you've never used a sewing machine before, making a tote

Make decorations and set or hang them around the Teen Zone to decorate! Crafting materials will be provided.    

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

Learn the basics of using the Cricut Design Space software to create your own projects for cutting with the Library's Cricut cutting machines! We'll teach you how to design a layer

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. We will make and renew library car

Come celebrate pride month in the Teen Zone! Make buttons, make a rainbow craft, hang out and eat food.    

Come participate in the Teen Mario Kart Tournament for summer reading! Sign up to compete is first come, first served. 

Teens in grades 6-12 can come to the multipurpose room to make slime! Baggies will be provided during the program so that the slime can be taken home. 

Part of Summer Reading 2022: Read Off the Beaten Path

Build your own mini terrarium to house a succulent plant! We will provide all of the necessary supplies - dress for a mess! Please note that supplies and space are limited - ple

Come learn about Dungeons and Dragons and make your own character. We will go through the process of making a character and the basics of playing the game. If there's time, we can

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. We will make and renew library car

Part of Summer Reading 2022: Read Off the Beaten Path

Learn about conservation by creating your own garden! Conservation is the use of Earth's natural resources, such as water, soil, air, minerals, wildlife - while protecting their ow

Do you want to brag that you won at library trivia? Well now's your chance! Come compete in Teen Trivia. We will make two teams and play a jeopardy-style trivia game using the TV s

Want to play video games, but competition just isn't your style? This program is for those who aren't really into trying to get first place, and just want to play games. Both video

Part of Summer Reading 2022: Read Off the Beaten Path

  Growing plants hydroponically helps gardeners and farmers grow more food more rapidly in smaller areas (greenhouses, living rooms, classrooms, and rooftops, for instance)

Come to the library to paint a picture and drink bubble tea. All supplies and drinks provided. 

Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading with us! We will be drawing raffle prizes from the Teen Summer Reading Challenge. Pizza and pop will be available.

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. We will make and renew library car