Upcoming Events

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps with our Teen Tech Tutor Volunteers. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps with our Teen Tech Tutor Volunteers. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

1st-4th Grade   Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. Theme: Egg Carton Flower Art

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps with our Teen Tech Tutor Volunteers. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Always wanted to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain different skills when it comes to sewing with a machine or by hand. Registration required.

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun.

4^th-8^th grade Storytime Room at the Library Geek out over graphic novels, talk about this month’s book, have a sna

Did you know that there is a program that allows Illinois homeowners to go solar with no upfront costs?

Ages 5-7.  Unleash your creativity in this fun and messy art program perfect for preschoolers! Program will be held in the Outdoor Naturescape, weather permitting. Dress for mess! Theme: Ice Cube Painting

All Ages. Bring your lunch and blanket to the library and enjoy an outdoor storytime as you eat!  Stay and play outdoor games and activities in the library’s naturescape. Weather permitting.

Ages 7-13. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. Dress for mess. Registration is required.

Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience.

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (July 11, 18, 25) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

All Ages.  Beat summer boredom and drop in to play a round or two of your favorite board games!  Games will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own as well.  Participants must be supervised by a

1st-5th grade We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Ages 2 – 12 with a grownup Grab your blanket, pillow, and snacks and come sing-along with these family-friendly films! 

All Ages. Meet us at the New Lenox Creamery for a delicious storytime!  Enjoy a sweet treat and listen to a cool story sure to help you beat the summer heat!

Ages 1-3 with caregiver   A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination.

1^st-4^th Grade In The Studio Do you love hands-on activities?

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! New Life for Old Bags, Ryan's Case for Smiles, Project Linus, Loose Ends, and other favorite ways to give back are all welcome.

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun.

July 23rd is World Blue Mind Day. Have you ever found yourself around water and noticed that you feel more relaxed and more connected? There may be a reason!