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Library Commercial Contest

All Day 1/2 - 1/30
Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Patrons of all ages are invited to help promote the library! Make a video, two minutes or less, that advertises the library or highlights a service that you love and submit it by January 30. We’ll have a prize for the winner.

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Patrons of all ages are invited to help promote the library! Make a video, two minutes or less, that advertises the library or highlights a service that you love and submit it by January 30. We’ll have a prize for the winner.

Teen Loot Box

Teen Loot Box: January

All Day 1/5 - 1/10
Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Just Fun!, Passive
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17)

Sign up each month to receive a loot box with different kinds of goodies. Open to Tweens/Teens in grades 6th - 12th.

January's Theme: K-Pop

This box is perfect for K-pop music lovers from BTS to Stray Kids!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 13-17)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Passive
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up each month to receive a loot box with different kinds of goodies. Open to Tweens/Teens in grades 6th - 12th.

January's Theme: K-Pop

This box is perfect for K-pop music lovers from BTS to Stray Kids!

Toddler Tales

Little Bookworms at 10am

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Reading Room - ALL at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Just Fun!, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)

Storytime Registration Now Required 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room - ALL
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime Registration Now Required 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler Tales

Little Bookworms at 11:15am

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Quiet Reading Room - ALL at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Just Fun!, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)

Storytime Registration Now Required 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room - ALL
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime Registration Now Required 

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrence Room at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, STEAM, Performance
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)

Join us for drinks and cookies as we celebrate our first meeting of 2026! Families are welcome to bring treats to share as well. There will be a craft buffet out for the kids to get creative with as we go over the upcoming schedule.

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Lawrence Room
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Presentation, STEAM, Performance
Event Details:

Join us for drinks and cookies as we celebrate our first meeting of 2026! Families are welcome to bring treats to share as well. There will be a craft buffet out for the kids to get creative with as we go over the upcoming schedule.

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Tech Questions

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Stop in without an appointment, every Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., to get one-on-one help with your computer, mobile device, or online library resources. Patrons will be seen on a first come, first serve basis.

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Stop in without an appointment, every Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., to get one-on-one help with your computer, mobile device, or online library resources. Patrons will be seen on a first come, first serve basis.

Toddler's hand smashing play dough

Toddler Tinker Playdate

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lawrence Room at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Just Fun!, STEAM
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)

Enjoy a fun-filled playdate with other families! Boost your toddler’s brain with a variety of open-ended activities intended to promote language and fine motor skills, scientific thinking, problem solving and more.

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Lawrence Room
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Just Fun!, STEAM
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled playdate with other families! Boost your toddler’s brain with a variety of open-ended activities intended to promote language and fine motor skills, scientific thinking, problem solving and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

picture frame decorated with seashells

People We Meet on Vacation Celebration

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Reading Room - ALL at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Just Fun!
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Join us to celebrate the upcoming release of the movie adaptation of Emily Henry’s popular romance novel, People We Meet on Vacation.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room - ALL
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Just Fun!
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the upcoming release of the movie adaptation of Emily Henry’s popular romance novel, People We Meet on Vacation.

Smokey Bear poster contest flyer

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest Due Date

All Day
Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Passive
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)

2026 Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Passive
Event Details:

2026 Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl Poster Contest

baby bouncers

Baby Bouncers

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Quiet Reading Room - ALL at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)

Join us for Baby Bouncers, a joyful early literacy program designed just for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room - ALL
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Baby Bouncers, a joyful early literacy program designed just for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers.

knit crochet

Teen Hangout

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Just Fun!, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17)

Drop in and hang out with us in the teen area! Enjoy some refreshments, chat with friends, and participate in a different activity each session. This program is designed for teens in grades 6-12. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 13-17)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Workshop
Event Details:

Drop in and hang out with us in the teen area! Enjoy some refreshments, chat with friends, and participate in a different activity each session. This program is designed for teens in grades 6-12. 

Campus for Creative Aging

Campus for Creative Aging: Memory Café

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Reading Room - ALL at Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

The Campus for Creative Aging’s Memory Cafés offer those with dementia and their caregivers the space to engage in art, enjoy games and puzzles, and learn about interesting topics in a safe and welcoming environment.

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room - ALL
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Event Details:

The Campus for Creative Aging’s Memory Cafés offer those with dementia and their caregivers the space to engage in art, enjoy games and puzzles, and learn about interesting topics in a safe and welcoming environment.

Toddler Tales

Little Bookworms at 10am

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Reading Room - ALL at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Just Fun!, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)

Storytime Registration Now Required 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room - ALL
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime Registration Now Required 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler Tales

Little Bookworms at 11:15am

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Quiet Reading Room - ALL at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Just Fun!, Storytime
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)

Storytime Registration Now Required 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room - ALL
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Storytime Registration Now Required 

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrence Room at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation, STEAM, Performance
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)

Chikaming Open Lands will be with us today as we explore animal tracks in the snow! Depending on the weather, we might go outside to explore around the library.

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Lawrence Room
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Presentation, STEAM, Performance
Event Details:

Chikaming Open Lands will be with us today as we explore animal tracks in the snow! Depending on the weather, we might go outside to explore around the library.

Read to an Older Adoptable Shelter Pet

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
In the Community
Program Type:
Outreach Event
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)

Join us at the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan to practice your reading with older pets and learn all about pet adoption! 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: In the Community
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17)
Program Type: Outreach Event
Event Details:

Join us at the Humane Society of Southwest Michigan to practice your reading with older pets and learn all about pet adoption! 

Laptop

Tech Questions

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Stop in without an appointment, every Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., to get one-on-one help with your computer, mobile device, or online library resources. Patrons will be seen on a first come, first serve basis.

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Stop in without an appointment, every Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., to get one-on-one help with your computer, mobile device, or online library resources. Patrons will be seen on a first come, first serve basis.

Lakeshore Lions Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Lincoln Township Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Lions meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Lions meeting

canvas

Casual Canvases

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lawrence Room at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Just Fun!, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Get your creativity on and stop in to paint whatever you like with acrylics. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on. Painting tutorials courtesy of Step by Step Painting LLC. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Lawrence Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Just Fun!, Workshop
Event Details:

Get your creativity on and stop in to paint whatever you like with acrylics. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting paint on. Painting tutorials courtesy of Step by Step Painting LLC. 

Hands-On Science

Hands-On Science

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Lawrence Room at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Just Fun!, STEAM
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)

3rd Thursday of the month at 4pm 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Lawrence Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12)
Program Type: Just Fun!, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd Thursday of the month at 4pm 

Thriller Book Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (18+)

Thriller Book Group 

1st Thursday of the Month at 6pm 

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults (18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Thriller Book Group 

1st Thursday of the Month at 6pm 

baby bouncers

Baby Bouncers

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Quiet Reading Room - ALL at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)

Join us for Baby Bouncers, a joyful early literacy program designed just for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room - ALL
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Baby Bouncers, a joyful early literacy program designed just for babies ages 0–18 months and their caregivers.

volunteen logo

VolunTeen Meeting

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting, Just Fun!, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 13-17)

Get involved at your library. Teens between the ages of 14-17 are invited to attend monthly meetings where we decide what books to order, what programs to host, and do volunteer work. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 13-17)
Program Type: Board Meeting, Just Fun!, Workshop
Event Details:

Get involved at your library. Teens between the ages of 14-17 are invited to attend monthly meetings where we decide what books to order, what programs to host, and do volunteer work. 

Friends of the Lincoln Township Public Library Sale

Friends of the Library Bag Sale

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room at Lincoln Township Public Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults (18+), All Ages

It’s Bag Sale Time!

Library Branch: Lincoln Township Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults (18+), All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

It’s Bag Sale Time!