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Sep

Teen Roundtable Discussion

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Main Branch

Meeting Room A

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 34

Description

We need your input! Join us after school for a lively discussion dedicated to YOU and your interests. Come with ideas on programming, events, and resources that YOU want to see at YOUR library. This is also an opportunity to rece...

Sep

Crafting with the Cameo

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Crafting with the Cameo

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sep 24, 2018

Main Branch

Digital Media Lab

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Paper, vinyl, iron-ons and more: we’ll make a craft using the Silhouette Cameo electronic cutter. Registration now open....

Sep

Claymation Project

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Main Branch

Digital Media Lab

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: Technology Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Description

Join us for a how-to series on making your very own Claymation video. Claymation is an animation technique using clay figures. Each movement is a new “shot” and the “shots” are connected together at the end to make a movie. This ...

Oct

Sewing Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Sewing Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oct 2, 2018

Main Branch

Meeting Room B

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Description

Bring your machine and some fabric scraps or a project, and get practicing! Staff is here to guide you. To reserve a library sewing machine, call 815-495-2605 ext....

Oct

Claymation Project

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Main Branch

Digital Media Lab

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: Technology Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Description

Oct

Save Your Memories

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Save Your Memories

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Oct 8, 2018

Main Branch

Digital Media Lab

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

VHS and camcorder tapes to DVD. Vinyl albums and cassette tapes to CDs. Old fading photographs scanned in and made new again, Super 8 & 8mm film digitized and shared with family far and near....

Oct

Claymation Project

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Main Branch

Meeting Room A

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: Technology Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Description

Oct

Teen Poetry Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Main Branch

Meeting Room B

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Description

Celebrate Teen Read Week by coming to the library and sharing your poetry. It can be an original or a poem you just love....

Oct

Pumpkin Carving and Snacks

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Registration Required

Pumpkin Carving and Snacks

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Oct 20, 2018

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Craft Programs, Saturday Programs, Teen Programs, Tween Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 28

Description

Join us for some festive Halloween fun. Carve and decorate your own pumpkin. From spooky to silly, we can’t wait to see what you come up with. Registration now open!...

Oct

Crafting with the Cameo

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Crafting with the Cameo

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oct 22, 2018

Main Branch

Digital Media Lab

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Description

Paper, vinyl, iron-ons and more: we’ll make a craft using the Silhouette Cameo electronic cutter....

Oct

Paranormal Moms Society

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens, Tweens

Registration Required

Paranormal Moms Society

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Oct 24, 2018

Main Branch

Meeting Room B

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Evening Programs, Teen Programs, Tween Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Join our Paranormal Moms as they discuss different ghostly haunts and how they do their overnight investigations. Registration begins Sep 24....

Nov

Pizza Tasting Contest

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Registration Required

Pizza Tasting Contest

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Nov 2, 2018

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: After-School Programs, Teen Programs, Tween Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Description

You are hungry after school, right? Come join us for a pizza-tasting contest. Several pizza vendors from throughout New Lenox will have pizzas for you to taste and judge. Tell your parents they will not have to make dinner for yo...

Nov

Sewing Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Sewing Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nov 6, 2018

Main Branch

Meeting Room B

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Description

Bring your machine and some fabric scraps or a project, and get practicing! Staff is here to guide you. To reserve a library sewing machine, call 815-495-2605 ext....

Nov

Save Your Memories

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Save Your Memories

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Nov 12, 2018

Main Branch

Digital Media Lab

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Description

VHS and camcorder tapes to DVD. Vinyl albums and cassette tapes to CDs. Old fading photographs scanned in and made new again, Super 8 & 8mm film digitized and shared with family far and near....

Nov

Illinois Bicentennial Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: All Ages, Adult, Kids, Seniors, Teens

Illinois Bicentennial Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nov 16, 2018

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: All Ages, Adult, Kids, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Evening Programs, Family Programs

Description

All ages Tonight we’re gonna party like its 1818!...

Nov

Crafting with the Cameo

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Crafting with the Cameo

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nov 26, 2018

Main Branch

Digital Media Lab

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Description

Paper, vinyl, iron-ons and more: we’ll make a craft using the Silhouette Cameo electronic cutter. Registration required and is now open....

Nov

Holiday Cards

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Main Branch

Teen Scene Area

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Description

Come to the library and earn some volunteer hours while spreading holiday cheer! We will be creating some crafty holiday cards for the residents of our local nursing homes and retirement communities. Registration requested and opens Oct....

Dec

Young Adult Writer's Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens

Registration Required

Young Adult Writer's Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Dec 6, 2018

Main Branch

Board Room

Age Groups: Adult, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Description

Young adults have shared experiences and perceptions of the world, while still being unique individuals. This writing group aims to bring together writers of a similar age group to share ideas and to brainstorm their individual writing style...

Dec

DIY Holiday Bath Bombs

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Main Branch

Meeting Room A

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: After-School Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Description

Are you looking for a fun home-made gift for someone special? We have the solution! Join us as we make holiday bath bombs, infused with the scents of the seasons: pine, cinnamon, ginger, and peppermint, and more. We will pa...

Dec

New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dec 10, 2018

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Description

Join the local NLOB chapter as we make mats for the homeless from plastic grocery bags. Feel free to bring your own bags. This is a great opportunity for teens, grades 7 -12, needing community service hours!...

Dec

How To Pay for College Without Going Broke

6:30pm - 7:45pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens

Registration Required

How To Pay for College Without Going Broke

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Dec 13, 2018

Main Branch

Meeting Room B

Age Groups: Adult, Teens

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Registration Required

Perler Beads for Teens

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dec 28, 2018

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Teen Programs, Tween Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Working with perler beads is not just for little kids, and it can be a great way to relax. Suffering from post-holiday blahs? Stop into the library for a few hours and create something unique and fun! Snacks will be pr...

Jan

Young Adult Writer's Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens

Registration Required

Young Adult Writer's Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jan 3, 2019

Main Branch

Board Room

Age Groups: Adult, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Description

Jan

New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jan 14, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Description

Jan

Cookies and Canvas Painting Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Age Group: Teens, Tweens

Registration Required

Cookies and Canvas Painting Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Jan 26, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Teens, Tweens

Program Type: Saturday Programs, Teen Programs, Tween Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Description

Attention TWEENS! Here is something JUST FOR YOU! You have heard all about those fun painting parties for adults (you know, “Paint and Sips?”), but here is one we are hosting for YOU! It will be SLIGHTLY different from the adult ...

Feb

Young Adult Writer's Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Teens

Registration Required

Young Adult Writer's Group

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Feb 7, 2019

Main Branch

Board Room

Age Groups: Adult, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Description

Feb

SAT/ACT Plan and Cram

3:30pm - 5:45pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Main Branch

Teen Scene Area

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: After-School Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Description

Calling all high schoolers (Juniors, especially you!!). Come to the Teen Scene and study for your SATs and ACTs. Study guides and other materials will be available for the taking. We will have snacks and provide a fun comfortable...

Feb

New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Feb 11, 2019

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mar 5, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Craft Programs, Evening Programs, Family Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Description

Bring your machine and some fabric scraps or a project, and get practicing! Staff is here to guide you. Come ready to work, play, ask questions, and help others....

Mar

Copy of New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Copy of New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mar 11, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Description

Apr

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Apr 2, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Craft Programs, Evening Programs, Family Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Description

Bring your machine and some fabric scraps or a project, and get practicing! Staff is here to guide you. Come ready to work, play, ask questions, and help others....

Apr

Copy of New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Copy of New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Apr 8, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Description

May

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm
May 7, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Craft Programs, Evening Programs, Family Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Description

Bring your machine and some fabric scraps or a project, and get practicing! Staff is here to guide you. Come ready to work, play, ask questions, and help others....

May

Copy of New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Copy of New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm
May 13, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Description

Jun

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jun 4, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Craft Programs, Evening Programs, Family Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Description

Bring your machine and some fabric scraps or a project, and get practicing! Staff is here to guide you. Come ready to work, play, ask questions, and help others....

Jun

Copy of New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Copy of New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jun 10, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Description

Jul

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Jul 2, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Craft Programs, Evening Programs, Family Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Description

Bring your machine and some fabric scraps or a project, and get practicing! Staff is here to guide you. Come ready to work, play, ask questions, and help others....

Jul

Copy of New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Copy of New Life for Old Bags

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Jul 8, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room AB

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Teen Programs

Description

Aug

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Registration Required

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aug 6, 2019

Main Branch

Meeting Room A

Sewing Skills Open Practice

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Mar 3, 2020

Main Branch

Meeting Room A

Age Groups: Adult, Seniors, Teens

Program Type: Adult Programs, Craft Programs, Evening Programs, Family Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Description

Bring your machine and some fabric scraps or a project, and get practicing! Staff is here to guide you. Come ready to work, play, ask questions, and help others....

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