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Sewing Class: Fabric Boxes

5:30pm–7:30pm
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 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!

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

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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.

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

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. 

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

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!

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

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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

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

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

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 "All Ages" group

Mobile Branch at Indian Hills Park

9:15am–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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mobile Branch at White Oaks Mall

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mobile Branch at Ash Street Lot

12:00pm–1:30pm
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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Amateur Writer's Guild

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Multipurpose Room
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

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 "All Ages" group

Mobile Branch at Lowe's North

9:00am–10:15am
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics 1

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

If you are a total beginner when it comes to computers, this is the class for you! This class covers:

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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.

Spinetinglers Horror Book Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
DeFrates Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

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 "All Ages" group

Design & Print Your Own: Holiday Ornaments

2:30pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Make and Take, Computer Class
Event Details:

Computer Class

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

Do you need a little doohickey to solve a annoying problem that is slowly driving you nuts? Have you ever wanted to try making something you can 3D print?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mobile Branch at Poplar Place

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.

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

Teen Board Games

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

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Teens in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join us for an hour of board games and snacks.