Veterans Day Closure

The Library will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Remember, our online resources are always available! 

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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!

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

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

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science
Tuesday, November 18 at 7 PM CST

 

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

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

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science
Tuesday, November 18 at 7 PM CST

 

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.

Design & Print Your Own Holiday Ornaments

2:30pm–4:30pm
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.

Hey there! Ready to unleash your creativity and craft your very own one-of-a-kind 3D printed masterpiece? Let’s make something awesome together and then see it printed -- a new family heirloom!

 

Family Reading Eve - Book Bingo!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Pre-K, Children, Tweens, Teens
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Pre-K, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Best suited for Preschool - 5th Grade

Get ready for Family Reading Night and try your luck at Book BINGO!

Winners get to choose a BRAND NEW book to KEEP! 

Teen Board Games

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

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Teens in grades 6 - 12 are welcome to join us for snacks and board games!

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 AMF Springfield Lanes

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.

Ask a Library Techie

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

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

LGBTQ+ Youth Book Club with The Phoenix Center

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Teens ages 12-17 are welcome to come to our very first LGBTQ+ youth book club partnered with the Phoenix Center! This book club will take place at The Phoenix Center at 109 E Lawrence Ave in Springfield, Illinois.

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.

Cornucopia of Crafts!

All Day
Children
Storytime Area
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts
Event Details:

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

Join us in the children's department for a cornucopia of crafts! Every Saturday in November, while supplies last. Come to the children's department to grab a fun, at-home take & make kit!

November 1 - Air-dry Clay Candy Apple

Fall into Legos!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Fall into Legos! Come build with us! No experience necessary - come join us for a fun hour of Lego builds. 

Recommended for ages 5 and up. 

Sewing Class: Colorblock Tote Bag

2:00pm–4:00pm
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 class we'll show you how to use colorblocking techniques to create a bold, stylish tote bag (with pockets!) perfect for gift-giving (or to keep for yourself).

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.

Making Sense of Dollars

4:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

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! 

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.

Get Covered Illinois

12:00pm–4:00pm
Atrium
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Atrium
Purpose of Meeting

Informational outreach

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.

Black Authors Book Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Bicentennial Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our book club, discussing books by Black authors. We are creating this space for all readers to share & learn about the Black experience, and books that reflect that perspective.