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Family Reading Eve - Book Bingo!

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Pre-K, Children, Tweens, Teens
Social:

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Due to delays in receiving materials, this event has been canceled. 

Best suited for Preschool - 5th Grade

Get ready for Family Reading Night and try your luck at Book BINGO!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Pre-K, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Due to delays in receiving materials, this event has been canceled. 

Best suited for Preschool - 5th Grade

Get ready for Family Reading Night and try your luck at Book BINGO!

Teen Board Games

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Social:

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Teens in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join us for snacks and board games!

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

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Teens in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join us for snacks and board games!

A flyer for the event that contains the same information that is in the description

LGBTQ+ Youth Book Club with The Phoenix Center

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Book Club:

Teens ages 12-17 are welcome to come to our very first LGBTQ+ youth book club partnered with the Phoenix Center! This book club will take place at The Phoenix Center at 109 E Lawrence Ave in Springfield, Illinois.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Teens ages 12-17 are welcome to come to our very first LGBTQ+ youth book club partnered with the Phoenix Center! This book club will take place at The Phoenix Center at 109 E Lawrence Ave in Springfield, Illinois.

Fall into Legos!

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Social:

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Fall into Legos! Come build with us! No experience necessary - come join us for a fun hour of Lego builds. 

Recommended for ages 5 and up. 

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

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Fall into Legos! Come build with us! No experience necessary - come join us for a fun hour of Lego builds. 

Recommended for ages 5 and up. 

Sewing Class: Colorblock Tote Bag

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

In this class we'll show you how to use colorblocking techniques to create a bold, stylish tote bag (with pockets!) perfect for gift-giving (or to keep for yourself).

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

In this class we'll show you how to use colorblocking techniques to create a bold, stylish tote bag (with pockets!) perfect for gift-giving (or to keep for yourself).

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, November 24, 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! 

Machine Embroidery: Easy Monogramming

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Learn how you can use our embroidery machines to create personalized gifts by adding a simple embroidered monogram We'll teach you the basics of setting up a machine embroidery project, as well as how to use pre-made embroidery designs with t

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

Learn how you can use our embroidery machines to create personalized gifts by adding a simple embroidered monogram We'll teach you the basics of setting up a machine embroidery project, as well as how to use pre-made embroidery designs with t

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Teens
Social:

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Teens in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join our campaign!

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

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Teens in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join our campaign!

Terrain Design 101

Monday, December 1, 2025 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.

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, December 1, 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! 

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

Teen Craft Extravaganza!

Wednesday, December 3, 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!

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.

An Evening With The Christmas Spirits

An Evening with the Christmas Spirits

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 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.

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!

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. 

Terrain Design 101

Monday, December 15, 2025 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.

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, December 15, 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! 

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

Teen Board Games

Wednesday, December 17, 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 an 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 welcome to join us for an hour of board games and snacks. 

Cricut Class: Custom Gift Tags

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

In this class we'll show you how to use our Cricut machines to create customized gifts tags with cardstock and vinyl--just in time for the holidays.

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

In this class we'll show you how to use our Cricut machines to create customized gifts tags with cardstock and vinyl--just in time for the holidays.