Lincoln Library News & Events

July 2024

Summer Reading is in full swing, but don't worry-there's still time to sign up!


The schedule is jam-packed with events for all interests!


See all the details on our website calendar of events.

You can win fabulous prizes when you participate in Summer Reading 2024.

Thank you to the Lincoln Library Alliance for their generous support of the summer reading program!

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with the Absolute Science Mega Foam Blaster!


This event will take place outside, on the Library plaza. Dress for a mess!


Friday, July 26th 2:00-3:00pm

The Struggle for Public Transit Accessibility in 1980s Springfield

A presentation and panel discussing the efforts to advocate for and implement wheelchair lifts on SMTD buses in the 1980s.


This program is part of the Sangamon Experience’s The Struggle for Change exhibit and project.



Monday, July 15th

6:00-7:30PM

Turn your ideas into reality at the CoLab!


July Classes:

  • Serger Class: Upcycled Napkins July 13th, 2:00-4:30PM
  • Cricut Class: Summery Wall Art July 16th, 3:30-6:00PM
  • Sewing Class: Simple Bucket Hat July 27th, 1:30-4:00PM


Learn more and register for a class by clicking here!

Board Game Night at Buzz Bomb

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! If you want to try out a new game, we can help teach the rules. Join up with other attendees or come with your own group of players. Borrow one of our games, or bring your own if you have a favorite!


Have fun, make new friends, and support Adams Street as our local businesses recover from the fire!

This event is for adults 21+ only.



July 11th

7:00-9:00PM



Learn New Skills at the Library!

July Computer Classes:


Ask a Library Techie

Drop on in for Lincoln Library's one-on-one tech help session! Our tech-savvy staff members will be on hand to answer tech questions or help you one-on-one with any kind of computer or device.

July 11th, 2:30-3:30PM

July 25th, 10:30-11:30AM


Exploring Your Family Tree

An introduction to the online genealogy resources offered and compiled by the library.

July 16th, 5:30-7:00PM

News from the Sangamon Valley Collection

Lincoln Library’s Sangamon Valley Collection recently added a high-quality overhead scanner! This machine makes it safer and easier to scan large and fragile documents. It can print, scan to email, or save to a USB drive. It is available for public use for the same price point as the library’s normal copiers and printers.

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