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Upcoming Events

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Ask a Library Techie

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

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

Financial Literacy for Beginners

10:30am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture Series

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

Financial Literacy for Beginners

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Amateur Writer's Guild

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Multipurpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come together with other writers for feedback on anything you have written, or answers to questions you might have!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Documenting the Edwards Trace

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Luke Moore will present his research on an ancient Illinois trail called the Edwards Trace. The Edwards Trace is a 3,000 year old trail used by the first Native Americans and early pioneers as a source of travel.

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

Spinetinglers Horror Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Bicentennial Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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.
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
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Computer Class

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

Event Details:

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 "Adults" group.

Snail Mailers Meetup

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Social
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you have holiday cards you'd like to prepare? Do you have a stack of cards and stationery you haven’t gotten around to writing and sending?

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

Bring-Your-Own-Blanks Machine Embroidery: Thanksgiving Turkey

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In machine embroidery, "blanks" are pre-made items ready to be embroidered: like towels, t-shirts, blankets, and more!

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

Intro to Serging

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Sergers are useful tools for making your sewing projects look polished and professional---whether you're sewing a simple blanket, or a fancy outfit!

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

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics 1

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basic components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and more beginner computer skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Black Authors Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Bicentennial Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Book Club

Event Details:

Join us for our final book club meeting of 2024 , This space is for all readers to share & learn about the Black experience, and discuss books by Black authors that reflect that perspective.

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.

Intermediate Sewing Class: Bias Tape Pot Holders

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this sewing class, we'll teach you how to use bias tape and insulated batting to create a pair of stylish and functional pot holders, just in time for Thanksgiving!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Podcasting 102

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

The second in our introductory classes about podcasting! How to use recording equipment, how to edit and mix files, how to export and publish a finished podcast, plus some tips and tricks for scripting and creating a successful podcast.

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.

Cricut Class: A Very Cricut Christmas

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Workshop

Get hands-on and learn a new skill at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

In this class, we'll show you how to use our Cricut machines to create gifts and decorations that will make your Christmas merry and bright!

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.

Beginner Sewing Class: Sew a Snowman

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to sew your own snowman in this beginner sewing class--perfect for a stocking stuffer, or to keep for yourself!

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

Microsoft Word Basics

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Computer Class

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

Event Details:

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 "Adults" group.

Ask a Library Techie

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

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 "Adults" group.

Amateur Writer's Guild

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Multipurpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come together with other writers for feedback on anything you have written, or answers to questions you might have!

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

Spinetinglers Horror Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Bicentennial Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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.
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
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5

Computer Class

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

Event Details:

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

Intermediate Sewing Class: Cell Phone Wallet

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Workshop

Get hands-on and learn a new skill at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Learn how to sew a wallet with enough space to hold your cell phone and your important cards!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Podcasting 101

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 "Adults" group.

Ask a Library Techie

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

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.