Labor Day Closure

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

Upcoming Events

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Description:

Labor Day

Get Covered Illinois

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

PPHA meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

To inform the neighbors in Pioneer Park about updates and information affecting our neighborhood as well as updates from guests.

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.

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

Teen Time

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Teen Zone
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 "Pre-K" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Pre-K
Storytime Area
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.

Land Subdivision Committee

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

LSC

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.

Sewing Class: Demystifying Your Sewing Machine

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kick off National Sewing Month with this informative program, where we'll walk you through all of the buttons, attachments, and features of your sewing machine.

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

Board Game Night at Buzz Bomb

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults 21+
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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pop-Up Library in the Park

9:00am - 10:30am
All Ages
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

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Multipurpose Room
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.

Craft Supply Exchange

12:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Carnegie North
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Do you have a lot of unused craft supplies gathering dust in storage? Have you ever wanted to try a new craft, but didn't want to splurge on expensive materials? Then come to the Library's Craft Supply Exchange!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Want to carve out time to read but don't want the pressure to finish and discuss a specific book?  Want to learn what others are reading and low-key socialize? It sounds to us like you may be a Bookalo.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers
Storytime Area
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Financial Literacy for Beginners : Student Loan Repayment

10:30am - 11:30am
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Multipurpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Lecture Series
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Lecture Series

Enjoy a local expert discussing a topic of interest.

Event Details:

Financial Literacy for Beginners

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics 1

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Computer Class

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

Event Details:

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

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

Yoga Beginners to Advanced

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Carnegie North
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.

Beginner Sewing Class: Book Sleeve

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

In this class, we'll teach you how to make a book sleeve: a cushioned pouch with a zipper that you can use to store and protect books and e-readers while you're on-the-go!

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

Storytime & Pop-Up Library in the Park

10:00am - 11:00am
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Share the fun of reading with your children! Children and their grownups will explore stories to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics 1

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Computer Class

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

Event Details:

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

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

Teen Time

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Teen Zone
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. 

"Good Grief" Death Cafe

5:45pm - 7:45pm
Bicentennial Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Purpose of Meeting

This is a meeting where like-minded individuals discuss issues, feelings and emotions surrounding grief, death, dying, life & living. This is a safe space open to all.

Staff Institute

8:00am - 1:00pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

All Staff Meeting