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Mobile Branch at Meijer

9:00am–10:30am
All Ages
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.

Mobile Branch at Toronto Road Parking Lot

11:15am–12:30pm
All Ages
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.

Freedom in Holiness Board Game Event

11:00am–2:30pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

Board Game Event

The Gathering of the Bookalos: A Silent Book Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to carve out time to read but don't want the pressure to finish and discuss a specific book?  Want to learn what others are reading and low-key socialize? It sounds to us like you may be a Bookalo.

Santa Meet & Greet

2:00pm–4:00pm
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children, Tweens, Teens
Storytime Area
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

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
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.

Mobile Branch at Center Park

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
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.

Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am–3:00pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

Blood drive

Mobile Branch at Sangamon County Health Dept.

2:30pm–4:00pm
All Ages
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.

Making Sense of Dollars

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
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.

Teen writers' workshop

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
DeFrates Room
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

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Carnegie North
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! 

Mobile Branch at Visions 1908/Haley & Associates

10:00am–11:30am
All Ages
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.

Get Covered Illinois

12:00pm–4:00pm
Atrium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Atrium
Purpose of Meeting

Informational outreach

Mobile Branch at Hy-Vee

2:30pm–4:00pm
All Ages
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.

Sewing Class: Fabric Boxes

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Collaboratory
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

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Carnegie North
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.

Mobile Branch at Revelation Worship Center

2:30pm–4:00pm
All Ages
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.

KIDS CLAY CANDY CRAFT!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts, Make and Take
Event Details:

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

Use air dry clay to make swirly, twirly candy crafts! 

Dress for a mess!

Please note that younger children may need caregiver assistance to participate. 

Teen Craft Extravaganza!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Carnegie North
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

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
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. 

Mobile Branch at Downtown YMCA

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages
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.

Holiday Storytime & Crafts

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Read, write, talk, sing, and play with us! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us for a festive holiday story time and crafts!

The Holodomor: The Hunger Plague

2:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Be Advised this topic of history is graphic.