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

Teen Book Boxes

All Day 4/1 - 4/15
Tweens, Teens
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
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Display Cases
Purpose of Meeting

Vintage Library Pins

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

Teen Positive Expression Bookmarks

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

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: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

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

Preschool Storytime

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

PowerPoint Basics

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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 of Microsoft PowerPoint with this helpful computer class.

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

Slap bracelet take & make

All Day 4/11 - 4/17
Children, Tweens, Teens
Storytime Area
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Storytime Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Make and Take

Make and Take

A craft program with projects to take home.

Event Details:

Come get your slap bracelet take & make kit from the Youth Services department.

One kit per patron, intended for ages 8 and up.

While supplies last.

Red Cross blood Drive

10:00am - 4:00pm
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

10:00am - 3:00pm
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

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

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.

Dementia Caregiving 101

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Making Sense of Dollars

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
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.

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 "Adults" group.

Exploring Your Family Tree

10:30am - 12:00pm
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: 3

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

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

Program

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

Spinetinglers Horror Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
DeFrates Room
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!

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Multipurpose Room
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social
Event Details:

Come play Dungeons and Dragons with us in the multipurpose room! Beginners are welcome, we will be doing an introductory session to learn how to play the game. For those in grades 6-12 (Ages 11-18).

 

 

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

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Nancy Huntley Computer Classroom
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.

Preschool Storytime

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

Closed for Good Friday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Lincoln Library
Description:

Good Friday

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

Intermediate Sewing Class: One-Yard Apron

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: CoLab
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this sewing class, we'll show you how to sew an adjustable and functional apron, using a single yard of fabric! Some prior sewing experience is recommended but not required. 

Branches:
Lincoln Library
Description:

Easter Sunday