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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.

Teen writers' workshop

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
DeFrates Room at Lincoln Library
Age Group:
Teens
Lecture Series:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Do you like to write?

Looking for a safe space to share and workshop your writing?

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Do you like to write?

Looking for a safe space to share and workshop your writing?

CANCELLED--Yoga Beginners to Advanced -- Rescheduled from December 1

Monday, December 8, 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! 

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!

An Evening With The Christmas Spirits

An Evening with the Christmas Spirits

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 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.

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! 

Silhouettes of four teens playing a board game together below information on where and when the event is: Teen Board Games, Wednesday December 17th, 3-4pm, 2nd floor multipurpose room

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.

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, January 26, 2026 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! 

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, February 9, 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! 

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, February 23, 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! 

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, March 2, 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!