Lincoln Library Alliance

05/15/2026

Tomorrow is going to be the ! We've got four major events happening all within blocks of each other.

We'll have thousands of books with a majority being $2 or less.

These deals are rain or shine!

🚗 Swipe to see all the free parking that's available downtown.

05/06/2026

Are you ready for the ? Downtown is the place to be on Saturday, May 16th with lots of great events all within walking distance.

📚Start your day with our Lincoln Library Summer Book Sale at Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, IL .

🥖🍎🥦Grab something delicious at Old Capitol Farmers Market presented by HSHS St. John's

🌈Kick off Springfield Pridefest with their parade

🖼️Find a work of art to take home at Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair

Are you doing something cool downtown on the 16th? Use the hashtag to spread the word.

05/05/2026

We're saddened by the closure of the Northside Children's Library but we're thankful they thought of us. We're in the process of adding HUNDREDS of wonderful children's books for our sale on Saturday May 16th.

Children's books are 2 for $1 so come ready to stock your classroom, little free library, or your kiddos personal collection with lots of great books.

04/30/2026

We're still looking for volunteers for our Summer Book Sale. We especially need folks for the second half of the day. A few hours of your time =
✅ First access to great deals
✅ Helping others find their next great read
✅ And of course, supporting your local library

As a nonprofit, we need your help to make sure the Summer Book Sale is a success. Sign up for a shift to support our mission and the community.

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04/20/2026

As a nonprofit, we need your help to make sure the Summer Book Sale is a success. Sign up for a shift to support our mission and the community.

https://tinyurl.com/49v9v8up

04/10/2026

Vote now for the Lincoln Library Mobile Branch!

Today, we’re opening the vote for our 2025 Farber Vehicle of the Year and we want YOU to decide who takes it.

These 16 nominees were picked by the Farber Specialty Vehicles team and represent the best of what we do. They are vehicles built with purpose, pride, and real-world impact.

Now it’s game time. Vote. Share. Rally your team.

The winner earns a $1,000 donation to their charity or foundation, exclusive recognition, and more.

Voting is LIVE → Marketing.FarberSpecialty.com/VehicleOfYear25
Ends April 19.

04/10/2026

Join us in supporting Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, IL at the annual Summer Book Sale happening on May 16th 9am - 3pm.

We've got it all- kids books, James Patterson, fiction, non-fiction, James Patterson, coffee table books, art books, books with photos of best selling author James Patterson on the back, and much much more all at incredible prices.

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Cash and card are accepted. 💵💳
🍽️Food available for purchase from The Lumpia House + Truck 🚚
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Special thanks to Prime Moovers for the helping with the heavy lifting and Land of Lincoln Goodwill for assisting with clean up

03/02/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out to our showing of The Librarians at the Legacy Theatre and participated in our thoughtful community conversation.

Special thanks to:

Gwen Harrison, director at Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, IL , for welcoming our audience and introducing the film.

Rocki, morning show host and content creator, for moderating the conversation.

Panelists Susan Pennington (Library Media Specialist, SPS District 186), Lean Gregory (Director of Membership and Outreach, IHLS), and Amy Byers (Director, Chatham Area Public Library System) for sharing their insights, experiences, and expertise.

Missed the showing? Stream the film now at PBS.org for free!

01/28/2026

Happy birthday to the Lincoln Library! Check out this great event happening to celebrate the milestone.

Join us on Monday, February 2nd, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm as we celebrate the 140th birthday of Springfield’s public library, now known as Lincoln Library!

The celebration will take place in Carnegie North, where guests can enjoy cake and watch a looped video highlighting the rich history of the library through the years. Stop by anytime during the event to help us honor 140 years of stories, learning, and community connection. 🎂

01/19/2026

Thank you to everyone that came out and supported us at our winter book sale. We loved seeing everyone finding their next TBR, their new favorite bedtime story, or their next bingeable series.

We can't wait to do it all again at the summer sale happening on Saturday, May 16th!