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Back to School Bingo!

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Social
Age Group:
Pre-K, Children, Tweens, Teens
Social:

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Don't be sad about going back to school! Come play Bingo and win some FUN school supplies! Please note that younger children may need caregiver assistance to participate.

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Pre-K, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social

Social

Connect with friends at the Lincoln Library.

Event Details:

Don't be sad about going back to school! Come play Bingo and win some FUN school supplies!

Please note that younger children may need caregiver assistance to participate.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Film Screening "Springfield Had No Shame" and panel discussion

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Through the use of historical photographs and dramatic readings and re-enactments based on original newspaper accounts, presents the story of the August 14, 1908 race riot in Sprin...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Through the use of historical photographs and dramatic readings and re-enactments based on original newspaper accounts, presents the story of the August 14, 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 21+" group.

Microsoft Word Basics

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Computer Class:

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

Event Details:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Computer Class

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

Event Details:

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" group.

A closer look at the effected community: An Examination of Businesses and Families impacted by the Springfield Massacre

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Lincoln Library will host Dr. Brian Mitchell, Director of Research and Interpretation at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, who will present “A closer look at the...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Lincoln Library will host Dr.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pop-Up Library in the Park

Friday, August 16, 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.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Blood Drive

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

Blood Drive

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

Financial Literacy for Beginners : Financial Wellness for Mental Health

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Lecture Series
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Lecture Series:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

Financial Literacy for Beginners Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for a series of informative workshops designed to empower you with essential financial k...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture Series
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

Financial Literacy for Beginners

Get Covered Illinois

Tuesday, August 20, 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 "Adults" group.

Podcasting 102

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 21+" group.

Ask a Library Techie

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Computer Class:

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

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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Computer Class

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

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.

Employee Lunch and Learn

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

City of Springfield Employee Lunch and Learn sessions.

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

City of Springfield Employee Lunch and Learn sessions.

Central Illinois Resellers

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bicentennial Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To discuss common interest and strategies in reselling on platforms like Ebay, Poshmark, Etsy, Amazon, etc.

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

To discuss common interest and strategies in reselling on platforms like Ebay, Poshmark, Etsy, Amazon, etc.

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: Back-to-School Pencil Case

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Workshop:

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

Event Details:

Learn how to sew a zippered pencil case, perfect for going back to school (or for grown-ups with office supplies)! This is a beginner-level class, so both newbie and experienced se...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Workshop

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

Event Details:

Learn how to sew a zippered pencil case, perfect for going back to school (or for grown-ups with office supplies)! This is a beginner-level class, so both newbie and experienced sewers are welcome to attend!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pop-Up Library

08/26/2024 @ 9:00am to 08/26/2025 @ 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Financial Literacy for Beginners : Saving & Investing Basics

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Lecture Series
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Lecture Series:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

Financial Literacy for Beginners Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for a series of informative workshops designed to empower you with essential financial k...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture Series
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

Financial Literacy for Beginners

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 21+" group.

Microsoft Word Basics

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Computer Class:

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

Event Details:

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.

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Computer Class

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

Event Details:

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

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, August 26, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Civil Civics 2024 Election Series: "What Did You Learn at School Today?": Parental Liberty

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose 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:

This week, we'll be watching episode 14, "Wisconsin v. Yoder", and episode 9, "Jehovah's Witnesses and Flag Salute Cases", examining parents' rights when it comes to educating thei...

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

Movie

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

Event Details:

This week, we'll be watching episode 14, "Wisconsin v. Yoder", and episode 9, "Jehovah's Witnesses and Flag Salute Cases", examining parents' rights when it comes to educating their children.

Community Outreach Fair

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Community Outreach Fair for Free & Low Income

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

Community Outreach Fair for Free & Low Income

LL Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, August 28, 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

Get Covered Illinois

Tuesday, September 3, 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 "Adults" group.

Podcasting 101

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Adults
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 i...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.