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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.

Teen writers' workshop

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

Do you like to write?

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

Then this might just be the thing you’ve been looking for.

Recommended for teens 14 and up.

Teen Mental Health Forum

5:30pm–7:30pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

This event is being organized by Mayor Buescher's Youth Council.

Young adults 2.0

6:00pm–7:30pm
Multipurpose Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Purpose of Meeting

Young adults group solving the world problems

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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

Join us on Tuesdays this spring for Toddler Time!

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm–3:00pm
DeFrates Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book club

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.

Mobile Branch at UIS

12:15pm–1:00pm
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.

Mobile Branch at LLCC

1:30pm–2:15pm
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 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 invited to join us for a casual hour of board games and snacks. 

History in Film: North by Northwest

5:00pm–7:30pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movie

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

Join the Sangamon Valley Collection and the State Historic Sites of Springfield for the showing of the film North By Northwest (1959) and some history of Route 66 and travel in Springfield.

Gabby's Dollhouse Girl Scout Recruitment Event

5:30pm–6:30pm
Multipurpose Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Purpose of Meeting

Gabby's Dollhouse Themed Recruitment Event

ACLU Monthly Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:00pm
Bicentennial Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board Meeting

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K, Children
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.

History in Film: The Muppet Movie

1:00pm–3:00pm
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movie

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

Join the Sangamon Valley Collection and the State Historic Sites of Springfield for the showing of the film Muppet Movie (1979) and some history of travel in Springfield.

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

7:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

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

Event description coming soon!

 

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.

Book Discussion

10:00am–12:00pm
DeFrates Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Purpose of Meeting

Book Discussion

Exploring Your Family Tree

10:30am–12:00pm
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:

Computer Class

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

This free course is an introduction to the online genealogy resources offered and compiled by the library. In order to get the most out of this course, you must have computer experience.

1913 Literary Lounge

2:00pm–4:00pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

Book discussion with local author

Sewing Class: Butterfly Heart Wall Art

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab, Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Workshop

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

Sewing isn't just for clothes! In this basic sewing class you'll learn how to use fabric scraps and interfacing to create artwork that can hang on your wall! Sewists of all skill levels are welcome to attend.