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Stitchuation

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at Lincoln Park

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at Schnucks North

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Design and Print your own TAGS (tags is on a tag)

Design & Print Your Own Doohickey

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Make and Take, Computer Class
Age Group:
All Ages
Computer Class:

Sharpen your computer skills for free in the Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom.

Do you need a little doohickey to solve a annoying problem that is slowly driving you nuts? Have you ever wanted to try making something you can 3D print or laser cut?

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Make and Take, Computer Class
Event Details:

Computer Class

Sharpen your computer skills for free in the Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom.

Do you need a little doohickey to solve a annoying problem that is slowly driving you nuts? Have you ever wanted to try making something you can 3D print or laser cut?

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at Poplar Place

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:45pm - 3:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Book paper flowers

Teen book paper flower decor

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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.

It's May and spring is upon us, so is Mother's day.

Join us as we make book paper flower decor for you or a loved one, you chose. 

This is an upcycling program that reuses material that otherwise would be thrown away. 

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.

It's May and spring is upon us, so is Mother's day.

Join us as we make book paper flower decor for you or a loved one, you chose. 

This is an upcycling program that reuses material that otherwise would be thrown away. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at Union Baptist Church

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics 1

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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:

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Family Storytime at Lincoln Memorial Garden

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
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.

During the month of May, we'll be holding outdoor storytimes at Lincoln Memorial Garden! Join us on the Woodland Patio for a fun, family storytime, then spend some time exploring all the Garden has to offer. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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.

During the month of May, we'll be holding outdoor storytimes at Lincoln Memorial Garden! Join us on the Woodland Patio for a fun, family storytime, then spend some time exploring all the Garden has to offer. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Word Basics

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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.

Learn how Word works! From writing letters, to crafting research papers, and even making labels, there's plenty this program offers, and we'll show you how.

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.

Learn how Word works! From writing letters, to crafting research papers, and even making labels, there's plenty this program offers, and we'll show you how.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at Fallingbrook Subdivision

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at AMF Springfield Lanes

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at Hy-Vee

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at Scheels

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen writers' workshop

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
DeFrates Room at Lincoln Library
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like to write?

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

Then this might just be the thing you’ve been looking for.

Recommended for teens 14 and up.

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

Do you like to write?

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

Then this might just be the thing you’ve been looking for.

Recommended for teens 14 and up.

Radio That Listens to You Wrap-Up

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Lecture Series
Lecture Series:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

NPR Illinois first went on the air January 3rd, 1975, as WSSR. Public radio in central Illinois opened a window to state government, built a community, and promoted life-long learning.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

NPR Illinois first went on the air January 3rd, 1975, as WSSR. Public radio in central Illinois opened a window to state government, built a community, and promoted life-long learning.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at Brandon Dr.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Infants" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Librarian reading to children in the park

Storytime in Lindbergh Park

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children

Share the fun of reading with your children! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Event Details:

Share the fun of reading with your children! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at UIS

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
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.

History in Film

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Movie
Movie:

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Join the Sangamon Valley Collection and the State Historic Sites of Springfield for the showing of the film related to Asian and Pacific Islander History Month.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movie

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Join the Sangamon Valley Collection and the State Historic Sites of Springfield for the showing of the film related to Asian and Pacific Islander History Month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Mobile Branch at LLCC

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
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.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
DeFrates 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 our campaign! We are playing Waterdeep: Dragon Heist.

Please note that due to a scheduling conflict, this event will be held in the DeFrates room

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

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Teens in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join our campaign! We are playing Waterdeep: Dragon Heist.

Please note that due to a scheduling conflict, this event will be held in the DeFrates room

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Zine Club is back! Join us anytime between 3 and 7pm and create your own Zine. You can take it home, or make one to share with everyone via Lincoln Library's many public Zine boxes around town.   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.  What will you create?

Zine Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Make and Take, Social, Community Meeting
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Zine Club is back! Join us anytime between 3 and 7pm and create your own Zine. You can take it home, or make one to share with everyone via Lincoln Library's many public Zine boxes around town. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Make and Take, Social, Community Meeting
Event Details:

Zine Club is back! Join us anytime between 3 and 7pm and create your own Zine. You can take it home, or make one to share with everyone via Lincoln Library's many public Zine boxes around town. 

History in Film: Go For Broke!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Movie
Movie:

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Join the Sangamon Valley Collection and the State Historic Sites of Springfield for the showing of the film related to Asian and Pacific Islander History Month.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movie

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Join the Sangamon Valley Collection and the State Historic Sites of Springfield for the showing of the film related to Asian and Pacific Islander History Month.