Lincoln Library’s new “CoLab” set to give community new creative outlets
Springfield’s Lincoln Library launched their new makerspace over the weekend. The library debuted their Collaboratory, or “CoLab,” with an open house on Saturday. The CoLab allows free, public access to two sewing and embroidery machines, a podcasting
City of Springfield offering free holiday lights recycling
Until the 2nd of January, the City of Springfield will be accepting broken or unused holiday lights for free recycling. If you wish to dispose of holiday lights, you can drop them off free of charge at
Atomic Bamboozle movie to screen at Springfield’s Lincoln Library this upcoming Monday
In anticipation of the debate over Illinois’ moratorium on the construction of nuclear power plants, the Lincoln Library will offer a screening of the documentary “Atomic Bamboozle: The False Promise of a Nuclear Renaissance” with a Zoom
Sangamon County Historical Society to host Cemetery Walk at Oak Ridge Cemetery on October 1
The Sangamon County Historical Society will sponsor the 20th iteration of its popular cemetery walking tour on October 1. The Cemetery Walk provides visitors with a glimpse into the history and heritage of Springfield and Sangamon County
Lincoln Library to host crafting event for schoolchildren Wednesday afternoon
The Lincoln Library is ready to help local schoolchildren make decorations for the upcoming fall season. On Wednesday afternoon, from 3:30 until 4:30, library staff will guide children in using pipe cleaners and beads to create crafty,
Lincoln Library hosting Toddler Time Storytime Monday morning in Springfield
Bring your toddler to Lincoln Library in downtown Springfield on Monday mornings at 10:00 for Toddler Time Storytime. Books, songs, and fun activities are designed to help children from 18 to 36 months old develop language skills;
Lincoln Library hosts preschool story time each Thursday morning through early November
The Lincoln Library presents preschool story time every Thursday morning at 10:30 through November 2. Children ages three to five – alongside their grownups – will be able to explore stories and activities designed to promote language
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to hold open house seeking comments and questions on proposed Hunter Lake this Wednesday, September 6 in Springfield
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold an open house to seek comments on the proposed Hunter Lake and answer questions about the project’s draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. The event will be held at the
Nancy Horan to discuss her book “The House of Lincoln: A Novel” at Lincoln Library’s Book Talk this Wednesday
Fans of Abraham Lincoln won’t want to miss Book Talk at the Lincoln Library this Wednesday evening. Author Nancy Horan will discuss her book “The House of Lincoln: A Novel,” which tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s
Lincoln Library board trustee voices frustration at recent director hiring process
Lincoln Library board trustee Geoffrey Pettys complained at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that the board had not been consulted about the hiring of the library’s last three directors. Instead, appointments to library leadership have been made by