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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. 

TAGS: | Special Event |

Lincolnwood Public Library
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Phone: (847) 677-5277
Fax: (847) 677-1937
Hours
Mon, Sep 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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

Preschool Petals - Preschool Storytime
Meeting Room C
Tue, Sep 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Give your preschooler a head start with this storytime packed with books, music, and fun activities. Each class ends with half-hour of play and social time.
New Book Tuesdays!
Meeting Room C
Tue, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Learn about some of the newest books in our collection – and share some of your own recent great reads as well. One attendee each session will receive a free copy of a forthcoming book. Grades 3–8.
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Tue, Sep 26, 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.
Knitting Circle
Meeting Room A
Wed, Sep 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Share tips, show off your work, or learn how to knit or crochet with needle-art enthusiasts. Bring your own knitting supplies or use the library’s limited supply.
Friends of the Library
Meeting Room A
Wed, Sep 27, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library group.
Senior Resource Specialist - Hosted by CJE SeniorLife
Study Room 1
Thu, Sep 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
A representative from CJE SeniorLife is available for drop-in help with government benefits, health care, and Social Security.
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Thu, Sep 28, 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.
Little Buds - Toddler Storytime
Meeting Room C
Fri, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy an interactive storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and activities. Each class ends with a half-hour of play and social time
Friday Film - Deepwater Horizon
Meeting Room AB
Fri, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 2:50pm
Deepwater Horizon (PG-13 | 1 hr, 47 mins)
Slime Science - STEAM Workshop
Meeting Room C
Fri, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Solid, liquid, in-between — it doesn’t matter when you’re making slime! Be ready to get messy as you learn some slimy science. Make a different kind of slime to take home each session. Grades 3–8.
This event is full
Story Seeds - Baby Storytime
Meeting Room C
Mon, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Introduce your baby to the sounds and rhythms of language with stories and music. Each class ends with a half-hour of play and social time.
Preschool Petals - Preschool Storytime
Meeting Room C
Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Give your preschooler a head start with this storytime packed with books, music, and fun activities. Each class ends with half-hour of play and social time.
Junior Justice League - Community Service Club
Meeting Room C
Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enact and create change to improve your community — the people, the animals, the environment — with service learning projects. Grades 3–8.
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Tue, Oct 03, 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.
Knitting Circle
Meeting Room A
Wed, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Share tips, show off your work, or learn how to knit or crochet with needle-art enthusiasts. Bring your own knitting supplies or use the library’s limited supply.
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Thu, Oct 05, 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.
Little Buds - Toddler Storytime
Meeting Room C
Fri, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy an interactive storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and activities. Each class ends with a half-hour of play and social time
Friday Film - Grey Lady
Meeting Room AB
Fri, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:50pm
Grey Lady (R | 1 hr, 47 mins)
Anime Club Party Time - Fans Welcome!
Meeting Room C
Fri, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Discuss and recommend your favorite manga or anime with fellow fans, and create your own manga. Draw your favorite characters, sample a few episodes, and nibble on some Japanese snacks. Grades 3–8.
Donuts With Dads! - Family Storytime
Meeting Room AB
Sat, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Let mom sleep in and join us for a fun storytime with the family! Storytime will be followed by open play and social time with coffee, juice, and donuts
Story Seeds - Baby Storytime
Meeting Room C
Mon, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Introduce your baby to the sounds and rhythms of language with stories and music. Each class ends with a half-hour of play and social time.
Adult Book Discussion - "LaRose" by Louise Erdrich
Meeting Room AB
Mon, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
After a tragic hunting accident, Landreaux Iron gives away his own son to his friend's family according to tradition, leading to a tenuous peace that is threatened by a vengeful adversary.
Preschool Petals - Preschool Storytime
Meeting Room C
Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
Give your preschooler a head start with this storytime packed with books, music, and fun activities. Each class ends with half-hour of play and social time.
New Book Tuesdays!
Meeting Room C
Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Learn about some of the newest books in our collection – and share some of your own recent great reads as well. One attendee each session will receive a free copy of a forthcoming book. Grades 3–8.
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Tue, Oct 10, 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.
Knitting Circle
Meeting Room A
Wed, Oct 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Share tips, show off your work, or learn how to knit or crochet with needle-art enthusiasts. Bring your own knitting supplies or use the library’s limited supply.
Intro to Microsoft Word 2010
Meeting Room B
Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Microsoft Word can be used to create letters, resumes and much more. This beginning class will cover the basic features of this popular word processing software.
This event is full
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Thu, Oct 12, 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.
Little Buds - Toddler Storytime
Meeting Room C
Fri, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy an interactive storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and activities. Each class ends with a half-hour of play and social time
Friday Film - Going In Style
Meeting Room AB
Fri, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Going In Style (PG-13 | 1 hr, 36 mins)
Slime Science - STEAM Workshop
Meeting Room C
Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Solid, liquid, in-between — it doesn’t matter when you’re making slime! Be ready to get messy as you learn some slimy science. Make a different kind of slime to take home each session. Grades 3–8.
This event is full
Fall Craft and Art Fair - Presented by the Friends of the Lincolnwood Library
Meeting Room AB
Sat, Oct 14, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Spend an afternoon at the Lincolnwood Library and browse wonderful creations by local crafters!
Pack Your Bags: Online Travel Resources
Meeting Room AB
Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Plan the perfect trip online! From booking a flight to finding a bathroom in an unfamiliar place, this class will explore websites and tools that make traveling a breeze.
Story Seeds - Baby Storytime
Meeting Room C
Mon, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Introduce your baby to the sounds and rhythms of language with stories and music. Each class ends with a half-hour of play and social time.
Preschool Petals - Preschool Storytime
Meeting Room C
Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Give your preschooler a head start with this storytime packed with books, music, and fun activities. Each class ends with half-hour of play and social time.
Junior Justice League - Community Service Club
Meeting Room C
Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enact and create change to improve your community — the people, the animals, the environment — with service learning projects. Grades 3–8.
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Tue, Oct 17, 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.
Knitting Circle
Meeting Room A
Wed, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Share tips, show off your work, or learn how to knit or crochet with needle-art enthusiasts. Bring your own knitting supplies or use the library’s limited supply.
Intermediate Microsoft Word 2010
Meeting Room B
Wed, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
In this follow-up class to Intro to Microsoft Word 2010 we will work with page layout options, margins, spacing and more.
This event is full
Council of Awesome T[w]eens
Meeting Room A
Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enthusiastic and motivated students are invited to join the Library CAT, and help plan library programs, suggest materials, and support the library as members of the Lincolnwood community. Grades 6–12
Registration is now closed
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Thu, Oct 19, 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.
Little Buds - Toddler Storytime
Meeting Room C
Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy an interactive storytime with books, songs, fingerplays, and activities. Each class ends with a half-hour of play and social time
Friday Film - The Zookeeper’s Wife
Meeting Room AB
Fri, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 3:10pm
The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG-13 | 2 hrs, 7 mins)
Marble Run Mania - STEAM Workshop
Meeting Room AB
Fri, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Run, marbles, run! Using creativity and ingenuity mixed with physics, velocity, and kinetic energy, create an epic maze or downhill path for a marble to zip through. Grades 3–8.
Wendy & DB Kids Concert!
Meeting Room AB
Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Award-winning vocal duo Wendy & DB (2015 & 2017 Parent's Choice & NAPPA Awards) bring their fun show to Lincolnwood, for a morning of engaging fun, happiness, and expressiveness through music.
Acoustic Beatles Tribute - Kaleidoscope Eyes Band
Meeting Room AB
Sun, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon of Beatles hits, performed by acoustic tribute band Kaleidoscope Eyes!
Story Seeds - Baby Storytime
Meeting Room C
Mon, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Introduce your baby to the sounds and rhythms of language with stories and music. Each class ends with a half-hour of play and social time.
Preschool Petals - Preschool Storytime
Meeting Room C
Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Give your preschooler a head start with this storytime packed with books, music, and fun activities. Each class ends with half-hour of play and social time.
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Tue, Oct 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.
Knitting Circle
Meeting Room A
Wed, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Share tips, show off your work, or learn how to knit or crochet with needle-art enthusiasts. Bring your own knitting supplies or use the library’s limited supply.
Advanced Microsoft Word 2010
Meeting Room B
Wed, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
In this next level class for Microsoft Word 2010, we will explore inserting tables, text boxes, clip art, and photos into your documents.
This event is full
Friends of the Library
Meeting Room A
Wed, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library group.
Senior Resource Specialist - Hosted by CJE SeniorLife
Study Room 1
Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
A representative from CJE SeniorLife is available for drop-in help with government benefits, health care, and Social Security.
ESL Classes - FREE!
Meeting Room AB
Thu, Oct 26, 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.
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