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During the month of April, teens in grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) can fill out a survey to have two books picked especially for them to check out and some bonus goodies for them to keep.

Teen Book Boxes

All Day 4/1 - 4/15
Lincoln Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

During the month of April, teens in grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) can fill out a survey to have two books picked especially for them to check out and some bonus goodies for them to keep...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

During the month of April, teens in grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) can fill out a survey to have two books picked especially for them to check out and some bonus goodies for them to keep.

Peep Show

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Display Cases at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Vintage Library Pins

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

Vintage Library Pins

Multi colored Center Park Flyer

Pop-Up Library

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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. We will make and renew library cards, and patrons ...

Offsite Event
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.

Toddler Time

Monday, April 7, 2025 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.

Dementia Caregiving 101

Monday, April 7, 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

Terrain Sculpting Collective: Hills

Monday, April 7, 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.

Get Covered Illinois

Tuesday, April 8, 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

PNG Sewing Class: Nine-Patch Pillow

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Collaboratory at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
CoLab
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this introductory session! We'll show you how to sew straight lines with a machine and create a nine-patch pillow as your very fi...

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

Come learn the basics of using a sewing machine in this introductory session! We'll show you how to sew straight lines with a machine and create a nine-patch pillow as your very first sewing project!

Jake reading a book to children.

Storytime in Lindbergh Park

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Age Group:
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Event Details:

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 0-7 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of read...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Event Details:

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 0-7 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. 

Teen Positive Expression Bookmarks

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Zone at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) are welcome to come join us to decorate bookmarks with positive sayings and stick them in their favorite books for others to find. 

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

Teens in grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) are welcome to come join us to decorate bookmarks with positive sayings and stick them in their favorite books for others to find. 

Computer Basics 1

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Computer Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basic components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and more beginner computer skills.

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

Learn the basic components of a computer, how to use a mouse, and more beginner computer skills.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 10, 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.

PowerPoint Basics

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint with this helpful computer class.

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Computer Class

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

Event Details:

Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint with this helpful computer class.

Red Cross blood Drive

Friday, April 11, 2025 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

The Money Mindset Masterclass

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Bicentennial Room at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

To help individuals with their money saving, spending and just over all assistance with finance(s)

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

To help individuals with their money saving, spending and just over all assistance with finance(s)

Springfield Area High School Talent Hunt

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Partnership with the Omega Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc to provide a talent hunt for local high school students.

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

Partnership with the Omega Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc to provide a talent hunt for local high school students.

Toddler Time

Monday, April 14, 2025 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.

Dementia Caregiving 101

Monday, April 14, 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

Making Sense of Dollars

Monday, April 14, 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.

Making Sense of Dollars: Financial Literacy is hard. Here are some sessions to help you

Making Sense of Dollars

Monday, April 14, 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.

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

Monday, April 14, 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! 

Exploring Your Family Tree

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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:

This free course is an introduction to the online genealogy resources offered and compiled by the library. In order to get the most out of this course, you must have computer exper...

Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

Computer Class

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

Event Details:

This free course is an introduction to the online genealogy resources offered and compiled by the library. In order to get the most out of this course, you must have computer experience.

Sangamon County Historical Society

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Carnegie North at Lincoln Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Program

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

Program

Spinetinglers Horror Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeFrates Room at Lincoln Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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, thi...

Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: DeFrates Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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!