Staff Institute Closure

The Library will be closed Thursday, January 8th for staff training. Remember, our online resources are always available! 

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Mobile Branch at Scheels

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.

Lincoln Library Spice Club

01/05/2026 @ 10:00am–01/07/2026 @ 5:00pm
Adults
Reference Desk
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Reference Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Make and Take
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wanted to expand your cooking skills? Ever wanted to try something new and bold but haven't been sure how to start? Look no further than Spice Club!

Terrain Design 101

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
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.

Mobile Branch at Visions 1908/Haley & Associates

10:00am–10:45am
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 Brandon Dr.

3:45pm–4:30pm
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.

Podcasting 101

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Collaboratory
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.

Teen Beads and Boba

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come join us for Teen Beads and Boba! We will be using perler beads to make pixel art and having boba as a treat! For grades 6-12 (Ages 11-18).

Stitchuation

6:00pm–7:30pm
DeFrates Room
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

11:30am–12:30pm
Multipurpose Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Purpose of Meeting

Host ECDC

Mobile Branch at Magro's Meat

2:45pm–3:30pm
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.

Teen craft: Coffee Filter Snowflake

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to join us for a coffee filter snowflake craft.

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.

Closed for Staff Institute

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Library, Mobile Branch
Description:

Staff in-service day

Mobile Branch at Indian Hills Park

9:15am–10:00am
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.

Mobile Branch at White Oaks Mall

10:30am–11:15am
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 Lindbergh Park

11:45am–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.

Mobile Branch at Kerasotes YMCA

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.

Teen writers' workshop

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
DeFrates Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Discussion

Talk about a topic with community members and experts.

Do you like to write?

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

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

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 Lowe's North

9:45am–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 St. John's Lutheran Church

11:00am–12:00pm
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.

Civil Civics America 250: Drafting a New America

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Join us as we begin our series commemorating America's 250th anniversary. 

Our goal: by the end of the year, to tip our hats to a new Constitution.

If you could rewrite the Preamble to the Constitution, what would it say?

NAACP Committee Meeting

6:00pm–7:45pm
Bicentennial Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Purpose of Meeting

Meeting

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

7:00pm–8:00pm
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:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.


Event description coming soon!

https://www.ila.org/initiatives/illinois-libraries-present/ilp-events-season-5