Labor Day Closure

The Library will be closed Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. Remember, our online resources are always available! 

Event List

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Library Techie

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop on in for "Ask a Library Techie," Lincoln Library's one-on-one tech help session! Bring your own device (like a smartphone, e-reader, tablet, or laptop), or borrow one of the ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Event Details:

Drop on in for "Ask a Library Techie," Lincoln Library's one-on-one tech help session! Bring your own device (like a smartphone, e-reader, tablet, or laptop), or borrow one of the computers in our computer classroom.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Machine Embroidery: In-the-Hoop Bag Tag

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Workshop:

Get hands-on and learn a new skill at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Learn how to use our embroidery machines to create an in-the-hoop, monnogramed bag tag! Spots are limited and registration is required. Please register each participant separate...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 3

Workshop

Get hands-on and learn a new skill at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Learn how to use our embroidery machines to create an in-the-hoop, monnogramed bag tag!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Area at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Storytime:

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

Event Details:

Get up and get moving at our Toddler Time! This program is full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Children ages 18-36 months...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Storytime Area
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

Event Details:

Get up and get moving at our Toddler Time! This program is full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Amateur Writer's Guild

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come together with other writers for feedback on anything you have written, or answers to questions you might have!

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come together with other writers for feedback on anything you have written, or answers to questions you might have!

Get Covered Illinois

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 2 at Lincoln Library
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Study Room 2
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.

Intermediate Sewing Class: Shark Plushie

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to sew a cute shark plushie in this intermediate sewing class! Prior sewing experience is recommended. Spots are limited and registration is required. Please register ...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to sew a cute shark plushie in this intermediate sewing class! Prior sewing experience is recommended.

Dementia Friendly Communities

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

to provide basic information about dementia and discuss how we can make Springfield more dementia friendly

Multipurpose Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Purpose of Meeting

to provide basic information about dementia and discuss how we can make Springfield more dementia friendly

Sigma Gamma Rho Business Meeting

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bicentennial Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

HDMI cord to TV

Bicentennial Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Purpose of Meeting

HDMI cord to TV

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Civil Civics 2024 Election Series: "Who's the Boss?": Money & Power

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeFrates Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Movie:

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

As we wrap up this series, this week we'll be watching episode 6, "The Trial of the Haymarket Eight", and episode 23, "The Citizens United Case", examining two very different types...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movie

Movie

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

As we wrap up this series, this week we'll be watching episode 6, "The Trial of the Haymarket Eight", and episode 23, "The Citizens United Case", examining two very different types of power.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Every Wednesday at 3pm starting September 4th there will be a Teen Program in the Teen Zone. There will be some exceptions depending on holidays and school schedules, but every day...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Every Wednesday at 3pm starting September 4th there will be a Teen Program in the Teen Zone. There will be some exceptions depending on holidays and school schedules, but every day there is a program will be marked on our calendar. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Robot Rumble!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Workshop:

Get hands-on and learn a new skill at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Attach your Lego creations to our robots for epic showdowns!  Schedule 3:30-3:45 - Overview of rules and building time Participants create their own Lego creation which w...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Workshop

Workshop

Get hands-on and learn a new skill at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Attach your Lego creations to our robots for epic showdowns! 

Springfield Jaycees General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Our monthly general membership meeting.

Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

Our monthly general membership meeting.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Area at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K
Storytime:

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

Event Details:

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of read...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Storytime Area
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

Event Details:

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pop-Up Library in the Park

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
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. We will make and renew library car...

Offsite Event
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Fine Art Fridays with Illinois State Museum

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Make and Take, Lecture Series
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Make and Take:

A craft program with projects to take home.

Event Details:

Come and get up close and personal with art! The world of fine art stimulates creative expression while promoting valuable life skills such as critical thinking and imagination. Jo...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Make and Take, Lecture Series

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

Event Details:

Come and get up close and personal with art! The world of fine art stimulates creative expression while promoting valuable life skills such as critical thinking and imagination.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Movie Saturday!

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages
Movie:

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Have a fun easy start to your weekend! Join us for a free, family friendly (PG) movie! ALL ages are welcome!

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie

Movie

Enjoy a movie with digital surround sound at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Have a fun easy start to your weekend! Join us for a free, family friendly (PG) movie! ALL ages are welcome!

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.

Beginner Sewing Class: Pom-Pom Cushion Cover

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make a cushion cover* with a pretty pom-pom trim! This is a beginner-level class, so sewers of all skill levels are welcome---whether you're experienced at sewing, or ...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to make a cushion cover* with a pretty pom-pom trim! This is a beginner-level class, so sewers of all skill levels are welcome---whether you're experienced at sewing, or have never touched a sewing machine before. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Area at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Storytime:

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

Event Details:

Get up and get moving at our Toddler Time! This program is full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Children ages 18-36 months...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Storytime Area
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

Event Details:

Get up and get moving at our Toddler Time! This program is full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills.

Voices of Love, Joy, and Peace Meeting

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Bicentennial Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Choir meeting

Bicentennial Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Purpose of Meeting

Choir meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
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! 

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! 

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.

Intermediate Sewing Class: Crossbody Bag

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to make a cross-body bag in this intermediate-level sewing class! We'll teach you how to add pockets, attach loops and d-rings for straps, and use interfacing to give you...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to make a cross-body bag in this intermediate-level sewing class! We'll teach you how to add pockets, attach loops and d-rings for straps, and use interfacing to give your bag some structure.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Time

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Every Wednesday at 3pm starting September 4th there will be a Teen Program in the Teen Zone. There will be some exceptions depending on holidays and school schedules, but every day...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Teen Zone
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Every Wednesday at 3pm starting September 4th there will be a Teen Program in the Teen Zone. There will be some exceptions depending on holidays and school schedules, but every day there is a program will be marked on our calendar. 

LL Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Bicentennial Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Lincoln Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Bicentennial Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Purpose of Meeting

Lincoln Library Board of Trustees Meeting

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Area at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K
Storytime:

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

Event Details:

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of read...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Storytime Area
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

Event Details:

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.