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6th–12th Grade. Challenge yourself with 3D printing projects! Watch our Challenge video, log into TinkerCAD, and create your Challenge design....
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Age Groups: Kids
Program Type: After-School Programs, Craft Programs
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Seats Remaining: 3
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Video posted on Facebook, YouTube, & www.newlenoxlibrary.org Calling all creative kids! Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece....
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Meeting Room A
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Join our long-running book club as they discuss a different mystery each month! Stop at the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book at any time. ...
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Meeting Room A
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New members always welcome - come discuss your writing with others....
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Meeting Room B
Program Type: Adult Programs, Evening Programs
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Seats Remaining: 11
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“I can’t get rid of that!” ….. This statement can be heard in every home, in every business, in every place…. No one is immune from the pull that “things” have on us. But everyone faces the task of decluttering eventually....
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Meeting Room A
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Join other knitters and crocheters in an informal, social exchange of ideas and information. Beginners are welcome. Registration not required....
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Meeting Room B
Age Groups: Teens
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Are you a regular Cosplayer? Are you a beginner and looking to learn more? Don't miss this program! We will have two staff cosplayers who will share their experiences and ideas with you....
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Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Adult Programs, Non-Library Group
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Job seekers of all kinds, we're here to help! The New Lenox Library is partnering with the Workforce Services Division of Will County to bring you the Mobile Workforce Center!...
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Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Groups: Kids
Program Type: After-School Programs
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Seats Remaining: 5
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Grades 3 - 6 Video posted on Facebook, YouTube, & www.newlenoxlibrary.org Do you love hands-on activities? Join us for virtual Super Scientists, where we will make all kinds of cool predictions and experiments....
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Meeting Room AB
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Join the local NLOB chapter as we make mats for the homeless from plastic grocery bags. This is a great opportunity for teens, Grades 7–12, needing community service hours! No court-ordered community service accepted....
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Meeting Room AB
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Seats Remaining: 12
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The Sanderson Sisters are flying in from Salem for some hocus pocus and to gather children for an interactive movie night with magical props. Follow along as Max, Dani, and Allison try to stop the witches from casting a spell on the whole town....
Friends of the Library Meeting
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Branch
Meeting Room AB
Program Type: Adult Programs, Evening Programs
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Join us for our Friends of the Library monthly meeting. For more information on the Friends of the Library, visit https://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/about/friends. ...
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Zoom (Live)
Age Groups: Adult
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New Lenox Public Library has partnered with Palos Heights Public Library and libraries across the state for this shared virtual event featuring author ...
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Meeting Room AB
Age Groups: Kids
Program Type: After-School Programs
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Seats Remaining: 0
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We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! Come build your own creation with friends. Registration is required....
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Meeting Room AB
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Seats Remaining: 19
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Join us for a spooktacular after hours party at the library! We are making the library a spooky place just for YOU after closing time! Watch a scary movie, enjoy some ghoulish treats, and wear your Halloween costumes!...
Main Branch
Program Type: Adult Programs, Craft Programs
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Need a new piece of decor for your Thanksgiving table? Stop in and grab a Wine Cork Pumpkin craft kit!Kits available November 2 - November 13 or while supplies last. ...
Main Branch
Storytime Room
Age Groups: Kids
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Seats Remaining: 10
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Ages 3 - 8 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than age 3, please. Registration required. ...
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Zoom (Live)
Age Groups: Birth - Pre-K, Kids
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Seats Remaining: 25
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Ages 0–6 years Livestream on Zoom Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. Registration required. Virtual Zoom Storytimes can be viewed on a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet....
Main Branch
Meeting Room AB
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New members always welcome - come discuss your writing with others....
Online
Zoom (Live)
Age Groups: Birth - Pre-K, Kids
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Seats Remaining: 25
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Ages 0-6 years Livestream on Zoom Get ready for super stories, spectacular songs, and silly rhymes. Registration required. Virtual Zoom Storytimes can be viewed on a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet....
Main Branch
Meeting Room A
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Join other knitters and crocheters in an informal, social exchange of ideas and information. Beginners are welcome. Registration not required....
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Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Groups: Tweens
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Seats Remaining: 10
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4th-8th Grade DIY video posted at 4:30 pm Your imagination mixes with art in this art video tutorial just for tweens....
Board Meeting
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Meeting Room AB
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Board meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are in the Meeting Room of the New Lenox Public Library, and are open to the public....
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Zoom (Live)
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Adult Programs, Evening Programs
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Seats Remaining: 30
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This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. Learn about using different online databases, breaking through “brick walls,” obtaining vital records, and documenting and organizing your family research....
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Storytime Room
Age Groups: Kids
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Seats Remaining: 10
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Ages 3 - 8 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than age 3, please. Registration required. ...
Main Branch
Meeting Room AB
Program Type: Adult Programs
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Seats Remaining: 49
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In honor of Veterans Day, we want to say thank you to the men and women who have served our country. If you are a Veteran, you can register to receive a free boxed breakfast from Panera Bread as a way for us to say thank you for your service....
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Zoom (Live)
Age Groups: Birth - Pre-K, Kids
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Seats Remaining: 25
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Ages 0–6 years Livestream on Zoom Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. Registration required. Virtual Zoom Storytimes can be viewed on a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet....
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Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Groups: Kids
Program Type: After-School Programs, Virtual Program
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Requires caregiver supervision DIY video posted at 4:30 Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra’s video to make a simple snack....
Main Branch
Meeting Room B
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This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!...
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Meeting Room AB
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Seats Remaining: 50
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Are you an aspiring novelist, literary aficionado, or a regular book lover? Join us for an inside look at the world of novel writing!...
Main Branch
Age Groups: Teens
Program Type: Craft Programs, Teen Programs
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'Tis the season to make spirits bright. Stop by the library to pick up your holiday card making kit....
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Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Groups: Kids
Program Type: After-School Programs, Virtual Program
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Seats Remaining: 20
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Kindergarten-2nd grade Requires caregiver supervision DIY video posted at 4:30 pm Join us for some fun (and sometimes messy) science experiments....
Main Branch
Meeting Room A
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Join our long-running book club as they discuss a different mystery each month! Stop at the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book at any time. ...
Main Branch
Meeting Room A
Program Type: Book Discussion, Tween Programs
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Seats Remaining: 10
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Book: I Can Make This Promise by Christine Day 4th – 8th Grade Meeting Room A....
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Storytime Room
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description
Ages 3 - 8 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than age 3, please. Registration required. ...
Online
Zoom (Live)
Age Groups: Birth - Pre-K, Kids
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Seats Remaining: 25
Description
Ages 0–6 years Livestream on Zoom Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. Registration required. Virtual Zoom Storytimes can be viewed on a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet....
Main Branch
Meeting Room AB
Description
New members always welcome - come discuss your writing with others....
Online
Zoom (Live)
Age Groups: Birth - Pre-K, Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description
Ages 0-6 years Livestream on Zoom Get ready for super stories, spectacular songs, and silly rhymes. Registration required. Virtual Zoom Storytimes can be viewed on a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet....
Main Branch
Meeting Room AB
Age Groups: Kids
Program Type: After-School Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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1st–5th Grade Meeting Room AB We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! Come build your own creation with friends....
Outreach
Age Groups: Adult
Program Type: Adult Programs, Evening Programs
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Seats Remaining: 46
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Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Enjoy pizza and drinks and answer questions on a multitude of topics....
Main Branch
Meeting Room A
Description
Join other knitters and crocheters in an informal, social exchange of ideas and information. Beginners are welcome. Registration not required....
Main Branch
Meeting Room AB
Age Groups: Teens
Program Type: After-School Programs, Teen Programs
Description
Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. This month, we will discuss rules, mission statements, and purpose. Come prepared to discuss winter programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more!...
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Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Groups: Kids
Program Type: After-School Programs, Virtual Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description
1st-4th Grade DIY video posted at 4:30 pm Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece....
Main Branch
Meeting Room AB
Description
Join the local NLOB chapter as we make mats for the homeless from plastic grocery bags. This is a great opportunity for teens, Grades 7–12, needing community service hours! No court-ordered community service accepted....
Main Branch
Storytime Room
Age Groups: Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Description
Ages 3 - 8 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than age 3, please. Registration required. ...
Online
Zoom (Live)
Age Groups: Birth - Pre-K, Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Description
Ages 0–6 years Livestream on Zoom Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. Registration required. Virtual Zoom Storytimes can be viewed on a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet....
Friends of the Library Meeting
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Branch
Meeting Room AB
Program Type: Adult Programs, Evening Programs
Description
Join us for our Friends of the Library monthly meeting. For more information on the Friends of the Library, visit https://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/about/friends. ...
Main Branch, Online, Outreach
Main Branch, Online, Outreach