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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.

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!

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

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!

"We've Always Been Here" : A Virtual Tour of Springfield's LGBTQ+ History

3:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages
Carnegie North
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!

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.

Springfield Economic and Community Development Commission Meeting

11:30am–12:30pm
Carnegie North
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.

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. 

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!

Land Subdivision Committee

1:30pm–3:15pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

Land Subdivision Committee

Microsoft Word Basics

2:30pm–3:30pm
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.

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.

Board Game Night at Buzz Bomb

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults 21+
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults 21+
Event Details:

Join us at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co. for a downtown Springfield night of beer and board games! We'll have a wide-ranging collection of board games to choose from, from old classics to modern euro games!

Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Library
Description:

Independence Day

Pop Up Library in the Park

9:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

A pop-up library is a temporary collection of materials for patrons to browse and check out at a location other than the library.

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. 

The Gathering of the Bookalos: A Silent Book Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to carve out time to read but don't want the pressure to finish and discuss a specific book?  Want to learn what others are reading and low-key socialize? It sounds to us like you may be a Bookalo.

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.

Pop-Up Library

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

A pop-up library is a temporary collection of materials for patrons to browse and check out at a location other than the library.

Pop Up Library in Cox Park

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

A pop-up library is a temporary collection of materials for patrons to browse and check out at a location other than the library.

Movie Matinee: Earth to Echo

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!

Earth to Echo (PG)

Terrain Sculpting Collective: Trees

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.

From scraggy ironwood to stout maples, trees take up a great deal of space in nature and imagination.