Need to renew your license or get a REAL ID?

Lincoln Library is hosting a Mobile DMV Pop-Up on Thursday, November 14, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM! Representatives from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles will be on-site to provide:



• Driver’s Licenses
• State ID Cards (first-time, renewals, duplicates, corrections)
• REAL IDs
• Vehicle registration and license plate stickers



Advance sign-up is required. Only 50 appointment slots are available—once they’re gone, they’re gone!

To reserve your spot, email AskLincolnLibrary@gmail.com or call (217) 753-4900 and answer the required questions.

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Important Update for eRead Illinois Users!

What's Next for eRead Illinois Users?

As stated, the eRead Illinois collection will soon move to the Palace Project app. This transition will ensure continued access to your favorite e-books and audiobooks with minimal interruption. The Palace Project offers an improved experience, allowing users to access e-books and audiobooks from multiple platforms in one convenient place. It also provides libraries with more flexible licensing options and access to select Audible audiobook titles.



We appreciate your patience as we work to make this transition as smooth as possible. More details and instructions for accessing the Palace Project app will be shared soon.

Programs for Little Turkeys

Fall into LEGOS

This fall, let your imagination take shape at Fall into LEGOs!

Whether you’re a master builder or just getting started, you’ll enjoy an hour of creativity, laughter, and hands-on fun. Build, design, and share your creations with friends and fellow LEGO enthusiasts in a welcoming, playful environment.

If you missed last month’s LEGO building fun, don’t worry—we have two more events coming up, giving you another chance to join in the excitement! Recommended for ages 5 and up.

November 15th, 2:00-3:00PM

November 22nd, 2:00-3:00PM

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A Cornucopia of Crafts!



Celebrate creativity all month long in the Children’s Department! Stop by every Saturday in November to pick up a fun Take & Make craft kit—perfect for a cozy day of crafting at home.

Crafts available every Saturday while supplies last!

November 1st: Air-dry Clay Candy Apple

November 8th: Squirrel Chomper

November 15th: Air-dry Clay Harvest Scarecrow

November 22nd: Standing Turkey

November 29th: Dr. Seuss Character Headband

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All Smiles is an interactive theatre show where children and families laugh, move, and play along with two local actors. This 45-minute performance combines gentle storytelling, playful movement, and audience interaction!

November 8th

10:30-12:00PM

1:30-3:30PM (repeat performance)

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Thankful for Teens!

This month, we want to give a big shout-out to all the teens in our community! Your energy, creativity, and curiosity make the library a brighter, more exciting place, and we’re so grateful for each of you. We invite you to explore new books, join programs, and celebrate everything that makes being a teen so special!

Bracelets and Boba for Teens | November 4th, 5:30-6:30PM

Teen Acrylic Pour | November 5th, 3:00-4:30PM

Teen Writers' Workshop | November 10th, 4:00-5:30PM

Teen Advisory Group | November 12th, 3:00-4:00PM

Teen Board Games | November 19th, 3:00-4:00PM

LGBTQ+ Book Club @ Phoenix Center | November 20th, 5:30-6:30PM

Teen Dungeons & Dragons | November 26th, 3:00-4:30PM

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Illinois Library Association Event!

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration. From his James Beard Award-winning cookbook The Food Lab to his podcast The Recipe with Kenji and Deb, Kenji shares evidence-based tips and inspiring ideas for home cooks. Discover the science, stories, and joy behind the food we love—perfect for anyone who enjoys cooking and eating!

November 18th, 7:00-8:00PM

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Summon Your Ideas to Life at the CoLab!

Terrain Design 101 | November 3rd & 17th, 5:00-7:00PM

Podcasting 101 | November 4th, 5:30-6:30PM

Sewing Class: Colorblock Tote Bag | November 22nd, 2:00-4:00PM

Machine Embroidery: Easy Monogram | November 25th, 5:30-7:30PM

Learn more and register for a class!

Book Clubs

Spinetinglers Horror Book Club

The Spinetinglers Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month for discussion of a different horror book.

This month’s selection: She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran.

When Jade Nguyen visits her estranged father in Vietnam, she’s just trying to survive five weeks in his eerie colonial house. But as haunting visions and cryptic warnings unfold, Jade realizes the home her family dreams of restoring may have deadly plans of its own.

November 18th

6:00-7:30PM

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LBGTQ+ Youth Book Club

Teens ages 12–17 are invited to our LGBTQ+ Youth Book Club, in partnership with the Phoenix Center at 109 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield.

This month’s pick: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas.

Yadriel, determined to prove himself a real brujo, accidentally summons the ghost of Julian Diaz, the school’s bad boy. As they work together to solve the mystery of Julian’s death, Yadriel discovers that letting Julian go might be harder than he expected.

November 20th

5:30-6:30PM

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Black Authors' Book Club

Join us for our book club, discussing books by Black authors. We are creating this space for all readers to share & learn about the Black experience, and books that reflect that perspective.

This month’s read: We Do This ’Til We Free Us by Mariame Kaba.

What if social transformation isn’t about waiting for someone else to save us? In this powerful collection of essays and interviews, Mariame Kaba explores abolitionist organizing and the collective power of ordinary people to create justice and liberation.

November 25th

5:30-7:00PM

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November Closings

Discover the Lincoln Library Mobile Branch, bringing books, resources, and programs directly to your neighborhood. It’s a convenient way to borrow materials, explore new titles, and connect with library services without traveling to the main library. Stop by and see how easy and fun it can be to access all the library has to offer, right in your community.

Learn More and Find the Mobile Branch Schedule