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Join us for our summer discussion series, "Who's on First?": What's Up with the First Amendment? Each week we'll focus on one of the freedoms enumerated in the Constitution. We'll talk about various Supreme Court decisions and the different ways these rights have been interpreted, in the past and in the present. We'll hash them out for ourselves, and decide what the Supreme Court got right and what they got wrong. Level up your citizenship game with us at Lincoln Library.
*The August event will be on the third Tuesday of the month, August 19th.*

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.

Witness Girls on the Run of Central Illinois participants reaching a magnificent milestone and take part in an uplifting day! Do you want to support our Girls on the Run 5K, but running isn't your thing? Sign up to volunteer instead!

Day begins at 9am with family-friendly activities followed by race at 10am.

Join St. Louis piano/percussion duo Cherry and Jerry as they share stories about Ragtime and early blues music’s evolution, from classics like “St. Louis Blues” and “Crazy Blues” to lesser-known tunes, spanning from 1910s ragtime-inspired tracks to those foreshadowing today’s music. 10am-12:30pm. !

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.

Considering President Lincoln is widely recognized as the most written about person in American history, it should come as no surprise that he’s the most frequently portrayed American historical figure in the history of movies and television. Lincoln has appeared onscreen as a character in more than 250 productions since the birth of motion pictures.

You’re invited to join Mark S. Reinhart, the author of Abraham Lincoln on Screen, for a cinematic journey covering the history of Lincoln-related screen works from the silent film era right up through present day, including Steven Spielberg’s award-winning 2012 film Lincoln. Reinhart will reveal what filmmakers got right and where they failed with historical accuracy, and he’ll take a critical look at the artistic merits of the more important film works.

Plus, Reinhart will share video clips throughout the presentation, including scenes from ultra-rare works such as the 1924 silent feature The Dramatic Life of Abraham Lincoln, and the stunning 1956 CBS Television production The Day Lincoln was Shot starring Raymond Massey.

This special program will happen on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Library’s Union Theater. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Mark S. Reinhart will have signed copies of Abraham Lincoln on Screen available for purchase after the program.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mark S. Reinhart is an author/musician who lives in Columbus, Ohio. His books Abraham Lincoln on Screen (2024), The Batman Filmography (2013) and Chet Atkins: The Greatest Songs of Mister Guitar (2014) are available through the academic publisher McFarland & Company. Mark has presented lectures about Lincoln-related film and television at libraries and museums throughout the United States. He has been a contributor to several Batman-related websites including Batman on Film, DC Collectors, and 13th Dimension. Mark regularly performs in central Ohio as a singer/guitarist with his bands RMT and Shucking Bubba Acoustic.

Join us for the 25th Annual Central Illinois Senior Celebration! This year's theme is "Flip the Script on Aging".

The Central Illinois Senior Celebration brings the local aging network together under one roof to provide a comprehensive resource fair for seniors. This is a great way for seniors and caregivers to connect with local, life-enriching resources.

Admission is free with the donation of a canned food item for the Central Illinois Foodbank. Concessions will be available for purchase.

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars.