This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children Carnegie North This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am 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!
Jun 27 2025 Fri Career /Job Fair 11:00am–1:00pm Carnegie North Jun 27 2025 Fri Career /Job Fair 11:00am–1:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Kids' Craft: Hydro-Dip Painting 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens Multipurpose Room This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Kids' Craft: Hydro-Dip Painting 2:00pm–3:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Children" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Saturday Craft Kits All Day Children Storytime Area This event is in the "Children" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Saturday Craft Kits All Day 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.
Jun 28 2025 Sat DJC Book Discussion 11:00am–2:00pm Carnegie North Jun 28 2025 Sat DJC Book Discussion 11:00am–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: Carnegie North Purpose of Meeting Book Discussion
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Serger Class: Easy Infinity Scarf 2:00pm–4:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Collaboratory Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Serger Class: Easy Infinity Scarf 2:00pm–4:00pm Collaboratory 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 28 2025 Sat "We've Always Been Here" : A Virtual Tour of Springfield's LGBTQ+ History 3:00pm–4:30pm All Ages Carnegie North This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 28 2025 Sat "We've Always Been Here" : A Virtual Tour of Springfield's LGBTQ+ History 3:00pm–4:30pm 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Movie Matinee: Nancy Drew & the Hidden Staircase 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Carnegie North This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Movie Matinee: Nancy Drew & the Hidden Staircase 2:00pm–4:00pm 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)
Jul 1 2025 Tue Stitchuation 6:00pm–7:30pm DeFrates Room Jul 1 2025 Tue 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.
Jul 2 2025 Wed Springfield Economic and Community Development Commission Meeting 11:30am–12:30pm Carnegie North Jul 2 2025 Wed Springfield Economic and Community Development Commission Meeting 11:30am–12:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Kids' Craft: Leveled Up Painting 2:00pm–3:00pm Pre-K, Children Multipurpose Room This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Kids' Craft: Leveled Up Painting 2:00pm–3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children Carnegie North This event is in the "Infants" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Family Storytime 10:30am–11:30am 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!
Jul 3 2025 Thu Land Subdivision Committee 1:30pm–3:15pm Carnegie North Jul 3 2025 Thu Land Subdivision Committee 1:30pm–3:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: Carnegie North Purpose of Meeting Land Subdivision Committee
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Microsoft Word Basics 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Microsoft Word Basics 2:30pm–3:30pm Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom 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.
This event is in the "Adults 21+" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Board Game Night at Buzz Bomb 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults 21+ Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults 21+" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Board Game Night at Buzz Bomb 7:00pm–9:00pm 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!
Jul 4 2025 Fri Closed for Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Closed for Independence Day All Day Branches: Lincoln Library Description: Independence Day
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 4 2025 Fri Pop Up Library in the Park 9:00am–11:00am All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 4 2025 Fri Pop Up Library in the Park 9:00am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Saturday Craft Kits All Day Children Storytime Area This event is in the "Children" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Saturday Craft Kits All Day 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 5 2025 Sat The Gathering of the Bookalos: A Silent Book Club 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 5 2025 Sat The Gathering of the Bookalos: A Silent Book Club 2:00pm–3:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Sewing Class: Basic Quilt Blocks 2:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Collaboratory Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Sewing Class: Basic Quilt Blocks 2:00pm–4:30pm Collaboratory 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Pop-Up Library 10:00am–11:00am All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Pop-Up Library 10:00am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Pop Up Library in Cox Park 1:00pm–3:00pm Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Pop Up Library in Cox Park 1:00pm–3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Movie Matinee: Earth to Echo 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Carnegie North This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Movie Matinee: Earth to Echo 2:00pm–4:00pm 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)
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Terrain Sculpting Collective: Trees 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Collaboratory This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Terrain Sculpting Collective: Trees 5:00pm–7:00pm 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.