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Maryna Meshcherska Students' Piano Recital

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

Piano Recital for students

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 21+" group

Echoes of Valor: Military Funeral Traditions with Benjamin Saunders

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Join author Benjamin Saunders as we explore his book, "Echoes of Valor: The Timeless Tradition of Military Funerals in America" and explore the rich and profound tradition of military funerals.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Pop-Up Library at the YMCA

9:00am–11:00am
All Ages
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

Movie Matinee: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Movie

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

Hey, kids, escape the heat! Come on in for our weekly Monday Movie Matinee! We'll bring the popcorn!

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)

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

Making Sense of Dollars

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for a series of informative workshops designed to empower you with essential financial knowledge.

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Wild Times Exotics Animal Show

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program, Performance
Event Details:

Wild Times Exotics animal show! Meet some cuddly (and maybe not so cuddly!) new friends at this fun, interactive hour. 

A few things to know before you arrive:

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

Demystifying Your Sewing Machine

3:00pm–5:30pm
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 informative program, we'll walk you through all of the buttons, attachments, and features of your sewing machine.

Voices of Love, Joy, and Peace Rehearsal

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

rehearsal

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

Teen Map-Making

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Make and Take, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Come make a fantasy-style map with us using coffee, rice, watercolor paper, and markers! For teens going into grades 6-12 (Ages 11-17).

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

Zine Club Open Workshop

5:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Workshop
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 21+" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Walk With Pride: A Tour of Springfield's LGBTQ+ History

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+, All Ages
Atrium
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+, All Ages
Program Type: Lecture Series
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

This Pride Month, join us at Lincoln Library for a free walking tour of historic LGBTQ+ sites in Downtown Springfield. From Ethel Mars to Smokey’s Den to The Prairie Flame to PrideFest, we have a lot to be proud of.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults 21+" group

Ask a Library Techie

10:30am–11:30am
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Computer Class

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

Drop on in for "Ask a Library Techie," Lincoln Library's one-on-one tech help session! Bring your own device (like a smartphone, e-reader, tablet, or laptop), or borrow one of the computers in our computer classroom.

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

Family Storytime

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

Storytime

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

Join us for stories, songs and movement! This storytime has something for everyone - no registration required. Drop-ins welcome!

Career /Job Fair

11:00am–1:00pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

My name is Soli Patel and I am reaching out on behalf of the Illinois Department of Public Health with the State of Illinois.

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

Kids' Craft: Hydro-Dip Painting

2:00pm–3:00pm
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.

Join us as we learn the art of hydro dipping using paper and paint with water.

Recommended for kids in grades 3-6 (ages 8-12).

Dress for a mess!

This event is in the "Children" group

Saturday Craft Kits

All Day
Children
Storytime Area
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Make and Take, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

Join us on Saturdays this summer for a variety of fun take & make crafts! Create a craft while in the library, or grab a kit to take home. 

DJC Book Discussion

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

Book Discussion

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

Serger Class: Easy Infinity Scarf

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this serger class, we'll show you how to make a quick and easy infinity scarf that can be worn multiple ways---the perfect accessory for your summer wardrobe!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

If you weren't able to attend our June "Walk with Pride" events but still wanted to learn about Springfield's LGBTQ+ history, we've got some good news for you!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie Matinee: Nancy Drew & the Hidden Staircase

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Movie

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

Hey, kids, escape the heat! Come on in for our weekly Monday Movie Matinee! We'll bring the popcorn!

Nancy Drew & the Hidden Staircase (PG)

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.

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 "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Kids' Craft: Leveled Up Painting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Pre-K, Children
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Make and Take, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Dress for a mess because we'll be experimenting with a variety of ACTION PACKED painting techniques! 

Supplies are limited. Unfortunately we cannot serve large groups at this program.