Two free admission days highlight the celebration for Mr. Lincoln’s 217th birthday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in February!
Join us for free admission for all guests on both Saturday, February 7, and Thursday, February 12.
On Saturday, February 7, we’ll celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s love of reading and life-long learning with the Lincolns4Lincoln LITERACY JAM to benefit the Compass for Kids after school program. This special event especially for kids will happen from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in our museum plaza. The Literacy Jam will feature story-time from celebrity readers, musical entertainment, a magician, local sports mascots, and interactive activities for children.
Here's but a few of the entertainers and special guest readers scheduled to appear...
• 10:00 a.m. – Tater Tots Rock will get everyone moving and dancing with their special brand of rock n’ roll for the junior set.
• 10:30 a.m. – Granny Bee will create a buzz as she reads several special books for our youngest guests.
• 11:00 a.m. – Cast members of the Hoogland Center for the Arts children’s musical, “Aristocats” will offer a special story and perform selections from the musical.
• 11:30 a.m. – The 2025 Capital City pageant title holders will each read a story and meet with children for photos afterwards.
• 12:00 p.m. - The Hub's Historic Dancers from Rushville will demonstrate dances from the Lincoln-era and even teach you a move or two!
• 12:30 p.m. - Cast members of the Hoogland Center for the Arts children’s musical, “Children of Eden, Jr.” will offer a special story and perform selections from the musical.
• 1:00 p.m. - Magician Richard Landry and Snowball will dazzle young and old alike with MAGIC THAT MOTIVATES and encourages the love of reading and learning!
• 1:30 p.m. – Central Illinois authors Mia Dawson & Brenda Major, the creators of the Adventures of NEO series will share selections from the series inspired by Dawson's son Neo’s journey with autism. The series combines faith, family and fun to show that every child’s story is worth celebrating.
The goal of the Literacy Jam is to spread Mr. Lincoln’s love of reading by asking you to donate a book from the wish list of Compass for Kids students! It’s amazing what can happen when you give a kid a book they choose: they discover their passion for reading!
It’s easy to donate! Learn more by clicking HERE!
Lincolns4Lincoln LITERACY JAM is a ALPLM community partnership with Compass for Kids and Lincoln Library, Springfield's Public Library.