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Pop-Up Library

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
All Ages

A pop-up library is a temporary collection of materials for patrons to browse and check out at a location other than the library.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

A pop-up library is a temporary collection of materials for patrons to browse and check out at a location other than the library.

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.

This program introduces terrain-making enthusiasts to the essential design principles behind building immersive and functional environments.

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.

This program introduces terrain-making enthusiasts to the essential design principles behind building immersive and functional environments.

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! 

Labor Negotiations

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Labor Negotiations

Multipurpose Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Purpose of Meeting

Labor Negotiations

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. 

Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Blood drive

Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

Blood drive

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pop-Up Library at the YMCA

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Making Sense of Dollars

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Lecture Series
Age Group:
All Ages

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Get Covered Illinois

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Informational outreach

Atrium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Atrium
Purpose of Meeting

Informational outreach

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.

LL Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Bicentennial Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting 

Bicentennial Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Purpose of Meeting

Board Meeting 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ask a Library Techie

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
All Ages

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

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

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

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Lincoln Library

Labor Day

Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Library
Description:

Labor Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

Podcasting 101

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Adults

An introductory class about podcasting! How to decide on a topic, what equipment and software you need to get started, how to decide on a topic, and where and how you can publish it.

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

An introductory class about podcasting! How to decide on a topic, what equipment and software you need to get started, how to decide on a topic, and where and how you can publish it.

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

Teen Books & Boba

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social, Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Book Club:

Make friends, drink boba, and discuss this month's book: The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson:

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social, Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Make friends, drink boba, and discuss this month's book: The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson:

Stitchuation

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 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.

Springfield Economic and Community Development Commission Meeting

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This will be a commission meeting for the Springfield Economic and Community Development Commission.

Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

This will be a commission meeting for the Springfield Economic and Community Development Commission.

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

Lego Dino-Mite Builds!

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Social
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Social:

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Join us for a Dino-Mite series of Lego builds! Come to both sessions or just choose one. Supplies are limited; unfortunately we are unable to serve large groups at this program.

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

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Join us for a Dino-Mite series of Lego builds! Come to both sessions or just choose one. Supplies are limited; unfortunately we are unable to serve large groups at this program.

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

Teen craft: Circle weave

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Make and Take
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Make and Take:

A craft program with projects to take home.

Come learn a basic weaving technique with yarn and bead.

Wednesday, September 3rd 3:00-4:30 pm

Multi-purpose room

For grades 6-12 (ages 11-18)

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Make and Take
Event Details:

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

Come learn a basic weaving technique with yarn and bead.

Wednesday, September 3rd 3:00-4:30 pm

Multi-purpose room

For grades 6-12 (ages 11-18)

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.