Nov 1 2025 Sat SC2A Involvement Fair 10:00am–4:00pm Carnegie North Nov 1 2025 Sat SC2A Involvement Fair 10:00am–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: Carnegie North Purpose of Meeting Involvement fair bringing together Springfield advocacy organizations in one place to encourage community members to volunteer
Nov 3 2025 Mon Pioneer Park Homeowner's Association 6:00pm–7:30pm Carnegie North Nov 3 2025 Mon Pioneer Park Homeowner's Association 6:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: Carnegie North Purpose of Meeting HOA Association
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Podcasting 101 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Collaboratory Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Podcasting 101 5:30pm–6:30pm Collaboratory Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: Collaboratory Age Group: Adults Program Type: CoLab Registration Required Event Details: An introductory class about podcasting! How to decide on a topic, what equipment and software you need to get started, how to decide on a topic, and where and how you can publish it.
Nov 4 2025 Tue Stitchuation 6:00pm–7:30pm DeFrates Room Nov 4 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.
Nov 5 2025 Wed Springfield Economic and Community Development Commission Meeting 11:30am–12:30pm Carnegie North Nov 5 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.
Nov 6 2025 Thu Land Subdivision Committee 1:30pm–3:15pm Carnegie North Nov 6 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 Nov 6 2025 Thu Microsoft Word Basics 2:30pm–3:30pm Adults Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 6 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 Nov 6 2025 Thu Board Game Night at Buzz Bomb 7:00pm–9:00pm Adults 21+ Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults 21+" group Nov 6 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 7 2025 Fri Pop Up Library in the Park 9:00am–11:00am All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 7 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 "Teens" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Teen writers' workshop 4:00pm–5:30pm Teens DeFrates Room This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Teen writers' workshop 4:00pm–5:30pm DeFrates Room Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: DeFrates Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Discussion Talk about a topic with community members and experts. Do you like to write?Looking for a safe space to share and workshop your writing?
Nov 10 2025 Mon Historic Sites Commission 4:00pm–6:00pm Multipurpose Room Nov 10 2025 Mon Historic Sites Commission 4:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: Multipurpose Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting
Nov 11 2025 Tue Closed for Veteran's Day All Day Closing Nov 11 2025 Tue Closing Closed for Veteran's Day All Day Branches: Lincoln Library Description: Veteran's Day
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Zine Club Open Workshop 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Zine Club Open Workshop 5:00pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Amateur Writer's Guild 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Multipurpose Room Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Amateur Writer's Guild 6:00pm–7:00pm Multipurpose Room 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.
Nov 18 2025 Tue Spinetinglers Horror Book Club 6:00pm–7:30pm DeFrates Room Nov 18 2025 Tue 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!
Nov 19 2025 Wed ACLU Monthly Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm Bicentennial Room Nov 19 2025 Wed ACLU Monthly Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: Bicentennial Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly Board Meeting
This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Pop Up Library in the Park 9:00am–11:00am All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 21 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 "All Ages" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Pop-Up Library at the YMCA 9:00am–11:00am All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 24 2025 Mon Pop-Up Library at the YMCA 9:00am–11:00am Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Pop-up Library- A pop-up library is a temporary collection of materials for patrons to browse and check out at a location other than the library.
Nov 25 2025 Tue Get Covered Illinois 12:00pm–4:00pm Atrium Nov 25 2025 Tue Get Covered Illinois 12:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: Atrium Purpose of Meeting Informational outreach
This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Black Authors Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Bicentennial Room This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Black Authors Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm 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.
Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing at 5pm 5:00pm–8:00pm Closing Nov 26 2025 Wed Closing Closing at 5pm 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Lincoln Library Description: Closing at 5PM for the Thanksgiving holiday
Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closed for Thanksgiving All Day 11/27–11/28 Closing Nov 27 - 28 2025 Closing Closed for Thanksgiving All Day 11/27–11/28 Branches: Lincoln Library Description: Thanksgiving
Dec 1 2025 Mon Pioneer Park Homeowner's Association 6:00pm–7:30pm Carnegie North Dec 1 2025 Mon Pioneer Park Homeowner's Association 6:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: Carnegie North Purpose of Meeting HOA Association
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Podcasting 102 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Collaboratory Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Podcasting 102 5:30pm–6:30pm Collaboratory Library Branch: Lincoln Library Room: Collaboratory Age Group: Adults Program Type: CoLab Registration Required Event Details: The second in our introductory classes about podcasting! How to use recording equipment, how to edit and mix files, how to export and publish a finished podcast, plus some tips and tricks for scripting and creating a successful podcast.