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Escape Room!

Grades 3-5.
2017-08-09 16:00:00 2017-08-09 19:00:00 America/Chicago Escape Room! Lincolnwood Public Library

Wednesday, August 09
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2017-08-09 16:00:00 2017-08-09 19:00:00 America/Chicago Escape Room! Lincolnwood Public Library

Can you escape our program room in 30 minutes or less? Let's find out!

Sign up for a 30-minute time slot (HERE). If you want to participate with friends (each time slot allows for six people), make sure they sign up for the same time slot! You must sign up via the library and on the form linked above.

All participants must arrive at the library 10 minutes before their designated time.

Unless notified otherwise by the Library, your first choice will be your final time slot.

Grades 3-5. 

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About the library

The library seeks to enhance the quality of life in Lincolnwood by creating and sustaining a sense of place for residents; bringing the community together in order to celebrate its diversity; offering individuals a welcoming gateway to knowledge and discovery; and fulfilling residents’ desire for cultural and recreational activities.

Upcoming events

Toddler Time - Ages 1-2 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Fri, Jul 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kids will have a guided way to interact with books in a positive environment accompanied by songs, games, fingerplays and more! There will be open play from 10:30-11am. Ages 1-2 years with caregiver.
Friday Film - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Meeting Room AB
Fri, Jul 28, 1:00pm - 3:20pm
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG-13 | 2 hrs, 13 mins)
Books 'n Bites - Monarch Award Nominated Books
Meeting Room C
Fri, Jul 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Come discuss three Monarch Award nominated titles (see full description) with library staff... and design your own ice cream sundae as a snack! Grades K-2 (guardian must remain in the library).
Chess Wizards
Meeting Room C
Sat, Jul 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Chess Wizards offers fun, intellectual and challenging chess education. Register for the series! For grades 3-8.
Registration is now closed
Baby Lapsit Storytime - Ages 0-18 months with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Mon, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 0-18 months with caregiver.
Basic Beading for Beginners
Meeting Room A
Mon, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Design and bead your own jewelry! In this one-session workshop, get acquainted with some basic tools, materials, and skills to start your crafting journey.
This event is full
Totally Untidy Toddlers
Mon, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
An afternoon of sensory play and activities for toddlers. Ages 1-3 years. OFFSITE!
Makey Makey Day - Grades 3-5.
Mon, Jul 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Experiment with some Makey Makeys and fruit to...make a piano?! Grades 3-5.
Storytime in the Park - OFFSITE!
Mon, Jul 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us at the beautiful Madeleine's Garden in Proesel Park for an evening storytime filled with songs, games, lessons, and play. Ages birth to 5 with caregiver. Drop-in. 
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Tue, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us for 45 minutes filled with songs, stories, games and lessons that enhance the foundations of reading. There will be 45 minutes of open play afterwards
Storytime at the Pool - OFFSITE!
Tue, Aug 01, 12:50pm - 1:00pm
Join a Lincolnwood Library staff member in the grass near the concession stand at the Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center for a storytime during the Safety Break! Pool admission is required. All ages.
Smartphone Photography - Grades 6-8
Meeting Room B
Tue, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ever wonder how top Instagrammers shoot and edit their photos? Come learn the best apps, techniques, and more! Smartphone and downloading of certain free apps required. Grades 6-8.
Knitting Circle
Meeting Room A
Wed, Aug 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Want to learn to knit? Working on a knitting or crochet project? Drop-in to share tips, show off your work and converse with fellow needle arts enthusiasts. Bring your own knitting supplies.
Marshmallow Architects!
Meeting Room C
Wed, Aug 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Design and build the ideal house using only marshmallows and toothpicks! Grades K-5.
Everybody Move! - Ages 6 months to 3 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Thu, Aug 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Celeste Cifala Roy from early childhood movement and music program "Everybody Move!" has planned an hour of activities and exploration. Ages 6 months to 3 with caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Morning Matinee - Live By Night
Meeting Room A
Thu, Aug 03, 10:30am - 12:45pm
Live By Night (R | 2 hrs, 9 mins)
Toddler Time - Ages 1-2 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Fri, Aug 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kids will have a guided way to interact with books in a positive environment accompanied by songs, games, fingerplays and more! There will be open play from 10:30-11am. Ages 1-2 years with caregiver.
Friday Film - Southside with You
Meeting Room AB
Fri, Aug 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southside with You (PG-13 | 1 hr, 24 mins)
Donuts with Dads - Ages birth to 5 years with caregiver
Meeting Room AB
Sat, Aug 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
Bring Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or a friend and join us for storytime on a Saturday morning. Followed by coffee, donuts, and open play!
Dave Rudolf's Beach Party!
Meeting Room AB
Sun, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate the last warm days of the year with an end-of-summer beach party hosted by Dave Rudolf!
Baby Lapsit Storytime - Ages 0-18 months with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Mon, Aug 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 0-18 months with caregiver.
Kids' Tech Expo - Grades 3-8.
Meeting Room C
Mon, Aug 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learn about Arduino and Raspberry Pi during a demonstration, then experiment a bit on your own. Grades 3-8.
Storytime in the Park - OFFSITE!
Mon, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us at the beautiful Madeleine's Garden in Proesel Park for an evening storytime filled with songs, games, lessons, and play. Ages birth to 5 with caregiver. Drop-in. 
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Tue, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us for 45 minutes filled with songs, stories, games and lessons that enhance the foundations of reading. There will be 45 minutes of open play afterwards
Storytime at the Pool - OFFSITE!
Tue, Aug 08, 12:50pm - 1:00pm
Join a Lincolnwood Library staff member in the grass near the concession stand at the Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center for a storytime during the Safety Break! Pool admission is required. All ages.
Knitting Circle
Meeting Room A
Wed, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Want to learn to knit? Working on a knitting or crochet project? Drop-in to share tips, show off your work and converse with fellow needle arts enthusiasts. Bring your own knitting supplies.
Escape Room! - Grades 3-5.
Meeting Room C
Wed, Aug 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
See full event description for all information - you MUST sign up for a time slot as well as register here! Grades 3-5.
Everybody Move! - Ages 6 months to 3 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Thu, Aug 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Celeste Cifala Roy from early childhood movement and music program "Everybody Move!" has planned an hour of activities and exploration. Ages 6 months to 3 with caregiver.
Registration is now closed
Morning Matinee - Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Meeting Room A
Thu, Aug 10, 10:30am - 12:15pm
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (PG-13 | 2 hrs, 9 mins)
Toddler Time - Ages 1-2 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Fri, Aug 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kids will have a guided way to interact with books in a positive environment accompanied by songs, games, fingerplays and more! There will be open play from 10:30-11am. Ages 1-2 years with caregiver.
Smash Bros. Tournament - Grades 3-8 - Space Limited!
Meeting Room C
Fri, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
You MUST register the week of the event at the Youth & Teen Services desk. The competition bracket closes at 12:30pm on August 11 and is limited to 20 competitors. First come, first smash. Grades 3-8.
Registration opens Monday, August 7 2017 at 9:00am
Friday Film - A Monster Calls
Meeting Room AB
Fri, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A Monster Calls (PG-13 | 1 hr, 48 mins)
Family Film - Sing
Meeting Room AB
Sat, Aug 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sing (PG | 1 hr, 48 mins)
Stay Private Online
Meeting Room AB
Sun, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Worried about the types of information that's being collected by internet companies and advertisers as you surf the net? We'll tell you what you need to know to keep yourself hidden!
Baby Lapsit Storytime - Ages 0-18 months with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Mon, Aug 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 0-18 months with caregiver.
Adult Book Discussion - "My Name is Lucy Barton" by Elizabeth Strout
Meeting Room AB
Mon, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
This book discussion features "My Name is Lucy Barton" by Elizabeth Strout.
Storytime in the Park - OFFSITE!
Mon, Aug 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us at the beautiful Madeleine's Garden in Proesel Park for an evening storytime filled with songs, games, lessons, and play. Ages birth to 5 with caregiver. Drop-in. 
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Tue, Aug 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us for 45 minutes filled with songs, stories, games and lessons that enhance the foundations of reading. There will be 45 minutes of open play afterwards
Blogging 101 - Grades 6-8
Meeting Room B
Tue, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Have you ever wanted to start a blog? No idea where to start? Learn the secrets of a good blog and get writing! Registration required.
Books 'n Bites - The Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
Meeting Room C
Tue, Aug 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Come discuss the Bluestem and Caudill nominated title The Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman with library staff... and design your own ice cream sundae as a snack! Grades 3-8.
Knitting Circle
Meeting Room A
Wed, Aug 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Want to learn to knit? Working on a knitting or crochet project? Drop-in to share tips, show off your work and converse with fellow needle arts enthusiasts. Bring your own knitting supplies.
Come Get Ya Nails Did!
Meeting Room C
Wed, Aug 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us for an exciting program where you will be able to do your nails and learn new nail art techniques from library staff! Grades 2-8.
Morning Matinee - Mr. Church
Meeting Room A
Thu, Aug 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mr. Church (PG-13 | 1 hr, 45 mins)
Rescheduled
Storytime with Aaron Reynolds - Author of Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear
Thu, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Saturday, August 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Aaron Reynolds, author of picture book favorites like Creepy Carrots, Nerdy Birdy, Chicks and Salsa, is stopping by for a creepy storytime featuring his newest book: Creepy Pair of Underwear.
ESL Class Registration
Meeting Room AB
Thu, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Register for fall ESL classes at the library, sponsored by Oakton Community College. New session begins August 24.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-2 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Fri, Aug 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kids will have a guided way to interact with books in a positive environment accompanied by songs, games, fingerplays and more! There will be open play from 10:30-11am. Ages 1-2 years with caregiver.
Friday Film - A Dog's Purpose
Meeting Room AB
Fri, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A Dog’s Purpose (PG-13 | 1 hr, 24 mins)
Books 'n Bites - Monarch Award Nominated Books
Meeting Room C
Fri, Aug 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Come discuss three Monarch Award nominated titles (see full description) with library staff... and design your own ice cream sundae as a snack! Grades K-2 (guardian must remain in the library).
Storytime with Aaron Reynolds - Author of Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear
Meeting Room AB
Sat, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Aaron Reynolds, author of picture book favorites like Creepy Carrots, Nerdy Birdy, Chicks and Salsa, is stopping by for a creepy storytime featuring his newest book: Creepy Pair of Underwear.
Treasure of the Purple Skull - After Hours - Permission Slip Required
Sat, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
With a team of four of your friends, look for clues hidden throughout the library to find the legendary Treasure of the Purple Skull and split the prizes. Pizza will be served around 7:30. Grades 4-6.
Baby Lapsit Storytime - Ages 0-18 months with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Mon, Aug 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 0-18 months with caregiver.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Tue, Aug 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us for 45 minutes filled with songs, stories, games and lessons that enhance the foundations of reading. There will be 45 minutes of open play afterwards
Digital Media Lab 101
Meeting Room A
Tue, Aug 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come learn about the library's new Digital Media Lab, a state of the art space for Lincolnwood residents to explore their creativity by working on photo, design, video and audio projects!
ESL Class Registration
Meeting Room AB
Tue, Aug 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Register for fall ESL classes at the library, sponsored by Oakton Community College. New session begins August 24.
Knitting Circle
Meeting Room A
Wed, Aug 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Want to learn to knit? Working on a knitting or crochet project? Drop-in to share tips, show off your work and converse with fellow needle arts enthusiasts. Bring your own knitting supplies.
Friends of the Library
Meeting Room A
Wed, Aug 23, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library group.
Senior Resource Specialist
Study Room 1
Thu, Aug 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
A representative from CJE SeniorLife is available for drop-in help with government benefits, health care, and Social Security.
Morning Matinee - Table 19
Meeting Room A
Thu, Aug 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Table 19 (PG-13 | 1 hr, 27 mins)
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Thu, Aug 24, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
A free class for adults who want to improve English speaking, reading, and writing skills. Sponsored by Oakton Community College. New session begins August 24.
Toddler Time - Ages 1-2 years with caregiver.
Meeting Room C
Fri, Aug 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kids will have a guided way to interact with books in a positive environment accompanied by songs, games, fingerplays and more! There will be open play from 10:30-11am. Ages 1-2 years with caregiver.
Friday Film - Collateral Beauty
Meeting Room AB
Fri, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Collateral Beauty (PG-13 | 1 hr, 37 mins)
Cut the Cable
Meeting Room AB
Sun, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learn how to say goodbye to cable TV, and use cheaper entertainment services.
See all events