Labor Day Closure

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

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Ask a Library Techie

10:30am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5

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.

Cricut Class: Fall Leaves Fabric Bunting

2:30pm - 4:00pm
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: 2
Event Details:

Did you know that our Cricut machines can be used to cut fabric as well as paper and vinyl?

"Good Grief" Death Cafe

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bicentennial Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is offered to provide a safe place for like-minded individuals to converse about death & dying, life experiences, and living. This meeting is open to all.

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.

Podcasting 102

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

Civil Civics: Are You Smarter Than An Immigrant?

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Multipurpose Room
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Trivia
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Adults, it's your turn! Come and play our spin on "Family Feud" -- "Are You Smarter Than An Immigrant?" 

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 conduct neighborhood meeting, update and answer questions for Pioneer Park neighbors.

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.

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. 

Illinois State Historical Society

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

Board meeting

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

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!

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.

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.

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

Get Out the Vote Town Hall

4:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie North
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Carnegie North
Purpose of Meeting

The meeting is a Town Hall meeting with the purpose of informing the public about their right to vote. The speakers will explain the responsibilities of public officials and why it should matter to each individual.

Prairie Weavers Guild meeting

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Bicentennial Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Bicentennial Room
Purpose of Meeting

Business meeting and educational program.

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. 

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.

Microsoft Word Basics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 21+
Program Type: Computer Class
Registration 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.

PowerPoint 101

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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: 15
Event Details:

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

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.

Financial Literacy for Beginners : Budgeting for the Holidays

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