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Mobile Branch at Meijer

9:00am–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 Toronto Road Parking Lot

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.

Mobile Branch at Center Park

10:00am–11:00am
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 Sangamon County Health Dept.

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.

Terrain Design 101

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Event Details:

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

This program introduces terrain-making enthusiasts to the essential design principles behind building immersive and functional environments.

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.

Pioneer Park Homeowner's Association

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

HOA Meeting

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
DeFrates Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
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 Visions 1908/Haley & Associates

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.

Mobile Branch at Hy-Vee

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.

Sangamon County Historical Society

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

Presentation

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!

Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Adults 21+
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.


Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns
Tuesday, September 16 at 7 PM CST

Mobile Branch at Revelation Worship Center

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.

Teen Board Games

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children
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 - eat snacks, make friends, play games!

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. 

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.

The Declaration of Independence, Our Constitution, and Your Role

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

Declaration of Independence 250 anniversary celebrations will take place in Illinois throughout 2026.

Family Storytime

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

Storytime

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

Stories, songs, and movement for ages 0-5! Join us on Thursdays this fall!

NPR Illinois 50th Anniversary Exhibit Opening

6:00pm–8:00pm
Atrium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Atrium
Purpose of Meeting

Join NPR Illinois and Sangamon Experience for a special evening that celebrates 50 years of public radio at the University of Illinois Springfield.

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.

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.

Sewing Class: Basic Quilt Blocks

2:00pm–4:30pm
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, you'll learn the basics of constructing simple quilt blocks that can be incorporated into larger quilting projects.