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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

Pop-Up Library

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
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

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

Terrain Sculpting Collective: Hills

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Collaboratory
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

12:00pm - 4:00pm
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

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Collaboratory
Registration
Library Branch: Lincoln Library
Room: Collaboratory
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: CoLab
Registration 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!

Storytime in Lindbergh Park

10:00am - 11:00am
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, Children
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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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! 

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: 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

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

Program

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!