SUMMER READING BEGINS JUNE 1
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REGISTRATION & EVENT INFORMATION
Please visit lincolnwoodlibrary.org, call (847) 677-5277, or stop by to register.
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Registrants do not need a Lincolnwood Library card to attend.
[C] REGISTRATION REQUIRED WITH LINCOLNWOOD CARD
Registrants do need a Lincolnwood Library card to attend.
[D] DROP-IN
Everyone is welcome to attend, but supplies and space may be limited.
[H] HYBRID
Registrants can choose to visit in person or attend live online via Zoom. New members should register with their email address to receive the Zoom information.
[Z] VIRTUAL ON ZOOM
These programs are offered using Zoom and will be live at their scheduled time. Please include your email address in your registration to receive instructions on how to join the Zoom event.
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR
It is a fun library fact that the very first library program was Summer Reading, all the way back in the 1890s. Even then, children’s librarians could see that kids who stopped reading over the summer lost some of their reading skills. That meant when they returned to school in the fall, they couldn’t pick up where they left off—they had to get back up to speed, losing valuable learning time. So the children’s librarians got kids to make reading goals, kept them enjoying reading through the summer, and helped send them back to school with improved reading skills.
Kids these days are pretty lucky—they are often kept busy from dawn to dusk with fun activities. They are at the pool, at summer camp, and traveling with families. Those are all great things. But if you bring them to the library a few times this summer to sign up for summer reading (maybe at the kickoff party June 7), and make it a goal to read a little bit every day, they will not have a hurdle to overcome when school starts up again.
Of course there are other good reasons to read over the summer: so you can spend time with favorite characters, learn about space (our summer reading theme this year) and all sorts of other subjects, and maybe even find a book that is so exciting that you can’t stop reading until you know how it turns out.
Reading is not just for kids, though. Even adults can benefit from taking a break from their devices, stopping doom-scrolling, and luxuriating in some good old-fashioned beach reading or gripping narrative nonfiction. So get signed up for summer reading at the Lincolnwood Library, beginning June 1. Here’s a bonus: reading will be a good thing to do if you need a nice cool place indoors to spend some time away from the endless chirp of the 17-year cicadas. Can’t say that every year!
SUSAN DOVE LEMPKE Director of the Lincolnwood Public Library District
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FAMILY EVENTS ARE FOR KIDS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO ENJOY TOGETHER
DONUT STORYTIME
Ages 0-10 years
Sat, May 11, Jun 8 • 10:30-11am • [R]
Begin your day with songs, stories, and donuts provided by Schlegl’s Bakery.
SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY
SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY!
All ages
Fri, Jun 7 • 4-6:30pm • [D]
Join us to celebrate our Summer Reading program with bounce houses, free ice cream, activities, and games for the whole family. Adults and kids can register for summer reading during the event.
MESSY MURALS
All ages
Thu, Jun 13 • 2-3pm • [D]
Join us outside to use all kinds of materials to create one big messy mural!
FANTASTIC FOAM WITH ABSOLUTE SCIENCE
Grades K-12
Sun, Jun 16 • 2:30-3:15pm • [R]
This show will even make your hair stand up! You will experience items disappearing in clear liquids with our refraction oil and see the power of a Van De Graaff generator, but no show is complete without foam, LOTS of foam!
FAMILY MOVIE Grades K-12
Fri, Jun 21, June 28 • 2-4pm • [D]
Join us for a family movie every Friday afternoon this summer, starting from June 21. See our website each week for the movie being shown.
June 21: WALL•E (2008, G, 98 mins)
June 28: Treasure Planet (2002, PG, 96 mins)
DAN GOGH’S MAGIC & ART SHOW
Grades K-12
Tue, Jun 25 • 6-7pm • [R]
Artist-Magician Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and laugh all the way as you join us on this one-of-a-kind journey!
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BABIES - PRESCHOOLERS
BABY STORYTIME
Ages birth-24 months with caregiver
Mondays in May • 9:30-10am • [D]
We’ll read stories, sing songs, and play at this storytime designed just for babies from birth -24 months.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Ages 2-4 years with caregiver
Mondays in May • 10:30-11am • [D]
Join us on Monday mornings for books, songs, and fun in this storytime for 2-4 year olds.
FAMILY STORYTIME
Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Tuesdays • 10-10:30am • [D]
Read stories, sing songs, and play games at this all-ages storytime.
MUSICAL STORYTIME
Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Wednesdays • 9:30-10:30am
Sing and dance along at this musical storytime led by Michael’s Music Machine.Tickets are required for this program, see our website for details.
STORYTIME IN THE PARK
Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Thursdays in June • 10-10:30am • [D]
Kids and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for an outdoor storytime at Drake Park (6750 Drake Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712).
FRIDAY FAMILY FUN
Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Fridays • 10:30-11am • [D]
Join us for a fun, creative activity for young children and their caregivers. Activities include art, movement, STEM, and stories.
SUNDAY STORYTIME
Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Sun, May 5, Jun 2 • 3:30-4pm• [D]
Read stories, sing songs, and more! Aimed at kids under 5, but older siblings are welcome to join the fun too.
PAJAMA STORYTIME
Ages 0-5 with caregiver
Mon, May 13, Jun 10 • 6:15-6:45pm • [D]
Wind down and get cozy with some bedtime stories. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal!
ASL BILINGUAL STORYTIME
Ages 0-6 with caregiver
Thu, May 16 • 10-10:30am • [D]
Join us for a special storytime presented in American Sign Language by a deaf librarian. This storytime is suitable for children new to ASL or fluent. Hearing and deaf children are both welcome!
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CRAFTY CREATIONS
Grades K-5
Thu, May 2 • 3:45-4:30pm, Mon, Jun 10 • 10:30-11:15am • [D]
We provide the supplies, you bring your imagination to this open-ended crafting program.
PAPER FLOWER BOUQUETS
Grades K-5
Wed, May 8 • 3:45-4:30pm • [R]
Spring is in bloom at the library! Come create a colorful bouquet of tissue paper flowers.
READING TO THE DOGS
Grades K-5
Thu, May 9, Thu, June 13 • 6-7pm • [R]
Build reading skills by reading next to trained dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Participants will receive at least 15 minutes of personal reading time with a dog.
STEAM EXPLORATION STATION: CITRUS VOLCANOES
Grades K-5
Wed, May 15 • 4:30-5:15pm • [R]
Explore the acidic properties of citrus fruit while making a color blending volcano! Which fruit produces the most lava?
K-3 STORYTIME
Grades K-3
Thu, May 23 • 4-4:30pm [D]
Storytime isn’t just for the little kids! Join us after school for stories and activities for kids in grades K-3.
ADVENTURES IN ASTRONOMY
Grades K-5
Thu, Jun 6 • 2-3pm • [R]
Get ready for Summer Reading, put your spacesuit on and discover new worlds through games, crafts, and more!
ALIEN SHADOW PUPPETS
Grades K-5
Sun, Jun 9 • 2:30 - 3:30pm • [R]
Create your own alien shadow puppet, then perform a short skit with the rest of the group. It’s all done by you!
THE FLOOR IS SPACE LAVA!
Grades K-5
Wed, Jun 12 • 6:30-7:15pm • [D]
Avoid being consumed by space lava in this out-of-thisworld variation on the recess classic.
ROCKETSHIP DRIVE-IN MOVIE
Grades K-5
Fri, Jun 14 • 2-4:30pm • [R]
Build your own rocket and then sit back in it and enjoy the movie Lightyear (2002, PG, 105 mins).
ROCKETS!
Grades K-5
Mon, Jun 17 • 10:30-11:15am • [R]
Build and test one of several rocket types.
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KIDS
PAINT THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Grades K-5
Mon, Jun 17 • 4-4:45pm • [R]
Be the creator of your own solar system using paint, cardboard, and cotton pads.
READ OUT LOUD!
Grades K-3
Thu, Jun 20 • 2-2:45pm • [D]
A raucously fun, interactive storytime for kids grade K-3.
GALAXY JARS
Grades 2-5
Mon, Jun 24 • 4-4:45pm • [R]
Create your very own galaxy in a jar using paint and your imagination.
STEAM EXPLORATION STATION: SOLAR SMORES
Grades K-5
Thu, Jun 27 • 1-1:45pm• [R]
Use the sun to cook this summertime treat while you learn about how the sun’s rays transform into thermal energy! (In case of bad weather, another project will be substituted)
LEGO ROBOTICS SOLAR SYSTEM
Grades 3-5
Wed, Jun 26 • 2:30-3:30pm • [R]
Build a moving version of the solar system in this Lego Robotics program.
DIY SIDEWALK CHALK
Grades K-5
Mon, Jun 24 • 10:30-11:15am • [R]
Design your own colorful sidewalk chalk in a variety of fun shapes.
EXPLORE NEW WORLDS IN THESE SPACE-THEMED BOOKS
From babies to teens, a galaxy of stories are available at the library. Visit us online or in person to check out any of these books.
ROCKET
SPACE EXPLORERS
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A ROVER’S STORY BY JASMINE WARGA
JACK BLASTS OFF BY MAC BARNETT & GREG PIZZOLI
MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM BY JOANNA COLE & BRUCE DEGEN
HOW WE GOT TO THE MOON BY JOHN ROCCO ALONE OUT HERE BY RILEY REDGATE
SAYS LOOK UP! BY NATHAN BRYON & DAPO ADEOLA
BY LIBBY JACKSON
SKYWARD BY BRANDON SANDERSON
TWEENS & TEENS
GRADES 6-12
INTERNATIONAL SNACK EXPLORATION
Grades 6-12
Tue, May 7, Jun 11 • 4:30-5:30pm • [R]
Taste and rank snacks from around the world and learn about a new country each month while you munch on unique foods!
EXAM CRAM WEEK
Grades 6-12
May 14-16 • 5-7pm • [R]
Come study for your final exams with us Tuesday through Thursday on the week before finals! De-stressing activities such as coloring and snacks will be provided.
ANIME CLUB
Grades 6-12
Wed May 22, Jun 26 • 4:30-5:30pm • [R]
Watch anime, draw manga and enjoy snacks at our Anime Club!
DIY CLOUD LAMP
Grades 6-12
Tue, Jun 18 • 4:30-5:30pm • [R]
Make a hanging cloud lamp using lanterns, string lights and poly-fill!
STAR CHARTS
Grades 6-12
Thu, Jun 20 • 5:30-8pm • [C]
Unlock the secrets of your horoscope with a personalized look at your astrology star chart — how the sky looked when you were born! Just tell us your birth place, date and time and we will interpret your chart with you. Registrants will be assigned a specific time slot a week prior to the program.
HANG OUT & CROCHET
Grades 6-12
Wed, Jun 26 • 6-7pm • [R]
Bring your crochet projects and supplies. (Note this is not an instructional class for beginners, some crochet knowledge and experience required). Do you prefer knitting? You are welcome to bring your knitting project and join us.
GRADES 8-12
INTRODUCTION TO SAFE BABYSITTING
Grades 8-12
Tue, May 28 • 5-6:30pm • [R]
Looking for a summer job and unfamiliar with babysitting? Join us for an introductory course on the basics of babysitting with a Safe Sitter coach! Registration includes free course materials.
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SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY!
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 • 4 - 6:30 PM
Celebrate the start of summer reading with us! We’ll have bounce houses, face painting, ice cream, music, games and activities for the whole family. If you haven’t already signed up for summer reading, you can sign up at the party.
(Library parking lot will be closed for the Kickoff Party. Please use the SD74 school parking lot.)
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SUMMER READING FOR ALL AGES
JUNE 1 - JULY 31, 2024
Explore, Discover, Read at Lincolnwood Library this summer!
A Galaxy of Stories and more awaits you at the library! Our Summer Reading Program is for everyone, from babies to seniors. Enjoy a summer exploring your favorite books, discovering new ones, and participating in exciting programs for all ages.
SIGN UP
Starting June 1, stop by the Youth & Teen Services or Adult Desks to sign up for Summer Reading and receive your reading log, or register on Beanstack at lincolnwoodlibrary.beanstack. com to track your reading online.
When you sign up, Lincolnwood Library card holders will receive their custom Summer Reading T-Shirt.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Log each day that you read (or have someone read to you), then come into the library to collect the prizes you earn along the way. You’ll also have the chance to enter prize drawings, too!
THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMER READING SPONSORS
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ADULTS
ADULT & PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & CPR
Sun, May 5 • 1:30-4:30pm • [C]
Get hands-on training and certification for adult and pediatric CPR and first aid. This course combines an online training portion that must be completed prior to the in-person session. Upon successful completion of the training, Red Cross certification is valid for 2 years. A link will be provided a week before the program. Presented in partnership with Northwestern Red Cross Training Corps Student Group.
TAI CHI
Mon, May 6 • 6:30-7:30pm • [C]
Join certified yoga & Tai Chi instructor Mari-Jane Dare as she teaches relaxing tai chi. Tai Chi practice is recommended for overall wellness. It can help with balance, alignment, and stress reduction. Wear comfy clothes and shoes!
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
Tue, May 7 • 4-7pm • [C]
In need of a new professional headshot photo? Get your picture taken by the Library’s photographer! Limited to 15 people who will receive a set number of digital photos. Time slots will be assigned a week prior to the program. This program is open to high school students and adults.
AVOIDING IDENTITY THEFT
Mon, May 13 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R]
Everyday actions can leave anyone open to identity theft. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office will present tips to prevent identity theft and ways to restore your financial profile if it happens to you.
INTRODUCTION TO WATER BATH-CANNING
Tue, May 14 • 6:30-8pm • [R]
In this demonstration, food preservation expert Emily Paster will teach the basics of water-bath canning, a safe and easy method of home food preservation. Information on equipment needs and food safety concerns will be included.
MAKING THE MOST OF SOCIAL SECURITY
Thur, May 16 • 7-8:30pm • [R]
Stacy Bromann of The Dala Group will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows. These strategies can often provide monthly lifetime Social Security benefits higher than the standard filing options that are typically selected.
MEAL PREPPING MADE EASY
Tue, May 21 • 6:30-8pm • [Z]
Join Jen Paleracio from Lean Bellas Kitchen from your own kitchen to follow along for this online class designed to help you learn the art of meal preparation, which helps you save time and money while still eating healthy delicious meals throughout the week. You will be provided with the recipes and grocery list one week prior to the program.
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ADULTS
HIDDEN MEMORY: AN AMERICAN WORLD WAR II STORY
Thu, May 23 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R]
During World War II, the U.S. government imprisoned the Shimojima family behind barbed wire for the crime of looking like the enemy. Join storyteller Anne Shimojima as she tells her family’s inspirational story with photos from the family and the National Archives.
30 THINGS TO DO IN CHICAGO UNDER $30
Tue, May 28 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R]
Discover free activities and great deals to make the most of your weekend or staycation, ranging from history and culture to green spaces and quirky sites off the beaten path.
VEGETABLE GARDENING IN RAISED BEDS
Thu, May 30 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R]
Vegetable gardening isn’t complicated in raised beds. Join a member of the UIUC Extension program as they present tips on how to make your landscape work for you. You can grow fresh wholesome food in a small space, with just a little time!
PLANT SWAP
Sun, Jun 2 • 2-3pm • [D]
Calling all plant lovers!
Join us to trade pest-free plants of all kinds, which can include houseplants, cuttings, seedlings, starters, succulents, air plants, wildflowers, annuals or perennials. This is a perfect opportunity to divide those overgrown but healthy houseplants and share plant tips with other plant lovers. All plants must be potted! Please only bring pots that you are willing to part with. This program will take place outside in the parking lot but may be moved inside in case of inclement weather.
LGBTQ+ 101 AND ALLYSHIP
Mon, Jun 3 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R]
Join Aster Gilbert (They/them) as they cover the foundations of LGBTQ+ identity and various aspects of allyship. Foundations include key terminology, definitions, and experiences like coming out and transition. Allyship ranges from pronoun training to discussions of ways that participants can support youth and family, community members, and colleagues. This is a place for discussion, so questions are highly encouraged!
INTERIOR DESIGN WORKSHOP: THE DETAILS MAKE THE DESIGN!
Tue, Jun 4 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R]
Enjoy a deep dive into the basics of interior design with Lincolnwood resident and owner of Domicile Furniture, Nadia Pekovic. Regardless of budget, space, or life stage, you can design a beautiful home!
RESTORATIVE YOGA AND MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Mon, Jun 10 • 6:30-7:30pm • [C]
Join certified yoga instructor Mari-Jane Dare as she teaches gentle and relaxing yoga. Mari-Jane will guide participants through mindful meditation. Participants must bring their own yoga mat or beach towel. Yoga blocks are optional. All experience levels are welcome. Wear comfy clothes and shoes!
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ADULTS
MEDICINE CABINET ESSENTIALS: WHAT TO KNOW, HAVE, AND DO
Tue, Jun 18 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R]
Join Aaron Oliver, PharmD as he walks you through essential over-the-counter medications everyone should have in their medicine cabinet, along with how to properly store medication.
TAROT CARD READINGS
Thu, June 20 • 5:30-8pm • [C]
See what the Summer Solstice has in store for you!
Sign up for a ten-minute, one-on-one tarot reading with Librarian and Tarot Reader Rachel. Registrants will be assigned a specific time slot a week prior to the program.
GET TO KNOW YOUR COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES
Thu, Jun 27 • 6:30-7:30pm • [R]
With a natural space covering over 11% of Cook County, the Forest Preserves District is a diverse public resource providing a wide range of unique year-round recreational, educational, and social opportunities for all ages and abilities. Join Tim Mondl and Artt Mathews as they discuss their array of offerings, including indoor pavilions, campgrounds, nature centers, programs, special events, hidden gems, and more!
A GALAXY OF STORIES AWAIT
Explore new worlds with these cosmic reads, keeping in theme with our summer reading program. Visit us online or in person to check out any of these books.
THE MARTIAN BY ANDY WEIR
THE HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY BY DOUGLAS ADAMS
EATING THE SUN: SMALL MUSINGS ON A VAST UNIVERSE BY ELLA FRANCES SANDERS
HIDDEN FIGURES
THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM BY CIXIN
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND: A JOURNEY OF COSMIC DISCOVERY BY NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
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DUNE BY FRANK HERBERT
BINTI BY NNEDI OKORAFOR
LIU
BY MARGOT LEE SHETTERLY
ADULTS
MONDAY MORNING BOOK DISCUSSION
BOOKS IN THE WOODS
VIOLETA BY ISABEL ALLENDE
Mon, May 11 • 11am-12pm • [R] [H]
The epic story of Violeta Del Valle, a woman whose life spans one hundred years and bears witness to the greatest upheavals of the twentieth century.
LOCAL WOMAN MISSING BY MARY KUBICA
Mon, June 10 • 11am-12pm • [R] [H]
Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Then Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah. After an elusive search, the case eventually goes cold. Eleven years later, Delilah returns and everyone wants to know what happened to her, but no one is prepared for what they’ll find.
THE PUZZLER BY A.J JACOBS
Mon, May 20 • 7-8pm • [R][H]
A writer goes on a journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world.
NATIVE SON BY RICHARD WRIGHT
Mon, Jun 17 • 7-8pm • [R][H]
A renowned classic, this powerful novel set in 1930s Chicago explores what it means to be Black in America.
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ADULTS CREATE
KNITTING SOCIAL CIRCLE
Wednesdays • 11am-12:30pm • [D]
Share tips and show off your work with needle-art enthusiasts.
EAT • CRAFT • WATCH
Thu, May 2 & Jun 6 • 6:30-9pm • [D]
Calling all crafters! Gather together over snacks, movies, and dedicated time for creating what you love. We’ll decide as a group what to watch while enjoying each other’s company and working on our own projects. As long as you can get your supplies through the door, your craft is welcome.
BASIC METAL STAMPED JEWELRY
Wed, May 22 • 2-4pm • [C]
This hands-on workshop will teach students the basics of metal stamping to create customized pendants and earrings. Students will learn to use hammers, stamp kits, metal, and wire to create one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Presented in partnership with Evanston Art Center.
BEADED CRYSTAL SUNCATCHER
Wed, May 29 • 2:30-3:45pm or 6:30-7:45pm • [C]
Get ready for the summer sun by making your own crystal suncatcher! Have fun picking different crystals based on their meanings, or just their colors! We will have larger beads available, perfect for those who may have difficulty with small materials. All supplies provided.
PRESSED FLOWER BOOKMARKS
Sat, June 15 • 3-4:15pm • [D]
Drop in and create a unique bookmark using pressed flowers. Use it while reading your favorite book! All supplies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
GATHER
LINCOLNWOOD WRITES: WRITING CLUB
Wed, May 1 & Jun 5 • 7-9pm • [R]][H]
Whether you’re writing for fun or to be published someday, foster your creativity with like-minded authors in this monthly group. Bring in original work to be read aloud and get constructive feedback from your peers. Ages high school and up.
MAH JONGG
Tuesdays • 1-3pm• [D]
Meet other enthusiasts and play the Chinese tile-based game of Mah Jongg. Beginners welcome.
TECH
DROP-IN TECH HELP
Wed, May 8 • 2-3pm • [D]
Stop in to the library and we will help you answer your technology-based questions about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device! Note that we cannot help with device repair.
A.I. PHOTOSHOP
Wed, May 15 • 7-8pm • [R]
Become a photoshop wiz using Adobe Photoshop’s generative A.I. features! Learn to manipulate ordinary photos by adding fantastic elements, removing unwanted individuals, or even expanding beyond the captured view. After watching a live demonstration of the software’s innovative features, participants will collaborate in a group workshop on example photos.
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ADULTS
GET STARTED USING THE LIBBY APP
Fri, Jun 21 • 2-3pm • [C]
Bring your own device and get help with downloading the Libby app. Learn to navigate and use the app. Libby is an easy-to-use library reading app created by OverDrive.
MONDAY MATINEES
ENJOY GREAT FILMS AT YOUR LIBRARY EVERY MONDAY AT 1PM. [D]
MAY
THE BEEKEEPER (2023)
Mon, May 6 • 1-3:30pm • R, 101 mins • [D]
Mr. Clay serves the Beekeepers, a secret organization with overreaching powers around the world. After quitting his work and leaving behind his dangerous life, Mr. Clay befriends Mrs. Parker. One day, Mrs. Parker falls prey to a phishing scam and takes her own life. The incident fuels Mr. Clay’s vengeance to seek the truth behind her suicide.
NAPOLEON (2023)
Mon, May 13 • 1-3:45pm • R, 158 mins • [D]
Napoleon Bonaparte rises to power after his early army days to become one of the most infamous leaders in modern history. During this turbulent journey, his relationship with his wife, Josephine, endures many volatile changes that challenge their marriage. The biopic tells the story of the historical ruler through the prism of his life with his wife.
BELFAST (2022)
Mon, May 20 • 1-3pm • PG-13, 97 mins • [D]
Nine-year-old Buddy and his family are torn between staying or moving somewhere safe as their country of Northern Ireland is embroiled in a national conflict in the late 1960s.
JUNE
THE CREATOR (2023)
Mon, Jun 3 • 1-3:15pm • PG-13, 133 mins • [D]
In a dystopian future where an impending war is to take place between humans and artificial intelligence creatures, a former special forces agent is tasked with a special mission that might prevent the war.
LA LA LAND (2016)
Mon, Jun 10 • 1-3:15pm • PG-13, 128 mins • [D]
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as Mia and Sebastian, an actress and a jazz musician pursuing their Hollywood dreams — and finding each other — in a vibrant celebration of hope, dreams, and love.
THE BOYS IN THE BOAT (2023)
Mon, Jun 17 • 1-3:15pm • PG-13, 123 mins • [D]
In 1936 the University of Washington rowing team competed for gold at the Summer Olympics in Berlin. This inspirational true story follows a group of underdogs at the height of the Great Depression as they are thrust into the spotlight and take on elite rivals from around the world.
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON (2023)
Mon, Jun 24 • 1-4:30pm • R, 206 mins • [D]
In the 1920s, innocent members of the Osage Indigenous American tribe suffer from a series of unusual, inexplicable murders. Though relegated to the margins of society, the case captures the attention of the FBI, which launches a large-scale investigation under the guidance of J. Edgar Hoover.
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LIBRARY CLOSINGS
Sun, May 26 • Closed
Mon, May 27 • Closed
Wed, June 19 • Closed
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16 LINCOLNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT • MAY & JUNE 2024
Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage Paid Chicago, IL Permit No. 212
ECRWSS Postal Customer Lincolnwood, IL 60712
SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY FRI, JUNE 7 • 4 - 6:30 pm Join us to celebrate the start of Summer Reading • bounce houses • face painting • ice cream • games • and more! See page 8 for more information.