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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Area at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
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: Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
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 "Adults" group.

Microsoft Word Basics

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults
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: Adults
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 21+" group.

Board Game Night at Buzz Bomb

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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 ...

Offsite Event
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!

Kappa Sigma Zeta Chapter Meeting

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Chapter meeting to discuss business and service projects.

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

Chapter meeting to discuss business and service projects.

Labor Negotiation

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Labor Negotiations

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

Labor Negotiations

Dementia Caregiving 101

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Dementia Caregiving

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

Dementia Caregiving

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

Terrain Sculpting Collective: Hills

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Make and Take:

A craft program with projects to take home.

Event Details:

From rolling hills to sheer cliffs, the land we walk have endless variety of ways to change altitude, not where we set our tiny towns and little figures. These sessions will ...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

Event Details:

From rolling hills to sheer cliffs, the land we walk have endless variety of ways to change altitude, not where we set our tiny towns and little figures.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Podcasting 101

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 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: 7
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.

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

PNG Sewing Class: Tote Bag with Pockets

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

In this PNG Sewing Class, we'll show you how to work with thicker fabrics like canvas in order to create a sturdy and functional tote bag!This program is intended for youth in grad...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

In this PNG Sewing Class, we'll show you how to work with thicker fabrics like canvas in order to create a sturdy and functional tote bag!

Stitchuation

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeFrates Room at Lincoln Library
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...

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.

Springfield Economic and Community Development Commission Meeting

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This will be a commission meeting for the Springfield Economic and Community Development Commission.

Carnegie North
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.

Housing Equity Campaign Know Your Rights

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

town hall

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

town hall

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

Family Storytime at Lincoln Memorial Garden

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Storytime:

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

Event Details:

During the month of May, we'll be holding outdoor storytimes at Lincoln Memorial Garden! Join us on the Woodland Patio for a fun, family storytime, then spend some time exploring a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

Event Details:

During the month of May, we'll be holding outdoor storytimes at Lincoln Memorial Garden! Join us on the Woodland Patio for a fun, family storytime, then spend some time exploring all the Garden has to offer. 

Land Subdivision Committee

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Land Subdivision Committee

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

Making Sense of Dollars

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Lecture Series
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for a series of informative workshops designed to empower you with essential financial knowledge. Whether you’re just starti...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture Series
Event Details:

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

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

Making Sense of Dollars

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Lecture Series
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Lecture Series:

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for a series of informative workshops designed to empower you with essential financial knowledge. Whether you’re just starti...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture Series

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

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

Historic Sites Commission

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

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

Meeting

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

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, May 12, 2025 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! 

Get Covered Illinois

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Atrium at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Informational outreach

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

Informational outreach

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

PNG Sewing Class: Pajama Pants, Part 1

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

In Part 1 of this two-part PNG Sewing Class, we'll show you how to read a sewing pattern, take your clothes measurements, and choose fabric to make your own comfy pair of pajama pa...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

In Part 1 of this two-part PNG Sewing Class, we'll show you how to read a sewing pattern, take your clothes measurements, and choose fabric to make your own comfy pair of pajama pants!

SCHS Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

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

Zine Club Open Workshop

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 y...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Workshop
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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime at Lincoln Memorial Garden

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Storytime:

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

Event Details:

During the month of May, we'll be holding outdoor storytimes at Lincoln Memorial Garden! Join us on the Woodland Patio for a fun, family storytime, then spend some time exploring a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

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

Event Details:

During the month of May, we'll be holding outdoor storytimes at Lincoln Memorial Garden! Join us on the Woodland Patio for a fun, family storytime, then spend some time exploring all the Garden has to offer. 

Dementia Caregiving 101

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00am - 4:00pm
Multipurpose Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Dementia Caregiving

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

Dementia Caregiving