Lincoln Library News & Events

November 2024

Family Reading Book Bingo!

Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event held the third Thursday in November to encourage families to spend quality time reading together.

Get ready for Family Reading Night and try your luck at Book BINGO!

Winners get to choose a BRAND NEW book to KEEP!

Please note that younger children may need caregiver assistance to participate.

Best suited for kids in Preschool through 5th Grade.

November 13th, 3:30-4:30PM

Route 66 Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the Mother Road with Dwight Cannon, president of the Route 66 Association of Illinois. He'll share stories and lore about our part of the road, and the part that Central Illinois played in the legendary trips from Chicago to LA.

November 16th, 3:00-4:00PM

Route 66 symbols with the words It's a Route 66 Celebration

Documenting the Edwards Trace

Luke Moore will present his research on the Edwards Trace, a 3,000-year-old trail used by the Native Americans and early pioneers. There are still portions of the trail that are visible, including one near Lake Springfield. Come learn more about Illinois' ancient history and Moore's new discoveries.

November 18th, 6:00-7:30PM

What We're Reading

A man grasping his chin thoughtfully while holding Becoming a Son by David Labrava

Becoming a Son by David Labrava is a powerful memoir that delves deep into the author's life journey, highlighting his experiences within the motorcycle community and his role on Sons of Anarchy. Labrava's candid storytelling brings to life the struggles and victories that shaped his identity, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of family, loyalty, and redemption. His reflections on the bonds formed in the motorcycle culture are both heartfelt and thought-provoking, revealing the transformative power of connection and understanding.

Labrava's writing is raw and honest, making it easy to relate to his challenges and victories. Whether you’re a fan of the show, a motorcycle enthusiast, or simply seeking an inspiring personal narrative, this book is a captivating read that resonates on many levels."

-Aaron, Circulation Library Assistant

A smiling woman with blue hair holds Small Gods by Terry Pratchett

"As funny as it is insightful, Small Gods by Terry Pratchett is a wonderful fantasy novel, and an excellent place to start for anyone interested in his Discworld series. Though Pratchett’s main target of jabs and jibs is religion, a normally contentious and heated topic, he does so fairly from all sides, calling into question the spiritual as much as the atheist. This is further balanced by a loveable and kind main character who a reader can’t help but hope and cheer for, even in the face of extreme adversity.

Unlike many other books in the Discworld series, Small Gods is a one-off, not directly connecting to any others or having any sequels, all the while still exploring the absurd world so meticulously thrown together by Pratchett. Though it is not my favorite book by him, it is the one I would most recommend."

-Lilith, Adult Services Librarian

Turn your ideas into reality at the CoLab!

November Classes:

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

Intro to Serging | November 20th, 6:00-7:30PM

Bring-Your-Own-Blanks Machine Embroidery: Thanksgiving Turkey | November 23rd, 2:30-4:30PM

Intermediate Sewing Class: Bias Tape Pot Holders | November 26th, 5:30-7:30PM

Learn more and register for a class!

Fall Into a Good Book (Club)

Gathering of the Bookalos

Join our off-site BYOBook Silent Book Club. There is no assigned reading, just bring whatever book you'd like and read it quietly alongside others who are doing the same thing. That's it! It's a time dedicated to quiet reading, learning about what others are reading, and hanging with folks out in the community.

November 2nd, 3:00-4:30PM

Spinetinglers Horror Book Club

The Spinetinglers Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month for a 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 month's selection is Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

November 19th, 6:00-7:30PM

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Black Authors Book Club

Join us for our final book club meeting of 2024. This space is for all readers to share and learn about the Black experience, and discuss books by Black authors that reflect that perspective.

This month's book is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

November 26th, 5:30-6:30PM

Tubes of paint with the words Fine Art Fridays

Fine Art Friday with the Illinois State Museum

Kids, get up close and personal with art!

Join us for Fine Art Friday, where we will spend time looking more closely at paintings and crafting our own creations!

November 15th, 3:00-4:30PM

Learn New Skills at the Library!

November Computer Classes:

Computer Basics 1

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

November 4th, 6:00-7:00PM

November 26th, 10:30-11:30AM

Ask a Library Techie

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. Bring your own device (like a smartphone, e-reader, tablet, or laptop), or borrow one of the computers in our computer classroom.

November 14th, 2:30-3:30PM

November 21st, 10:30-11:30AM

Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You

Use the Library without leaving your neighborhood! Check out books, sign up for or renew your library card, return items, get help with eResources, and more.

Indian Hills Park

November 1st, 9:30-10:30AM

Kerasotes YMCA

November 25th, 9:00-11:00AM

Board game night at Buzz Bomb Brewing Co 1st Thursday of the month

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!

This event is for adults 21+ only.

November 7th, 7:00-9:00PM