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Play-Doh Playtime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Birth - Pre-K, Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

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. Lea...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth - Pre-K, Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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.

Phone Basics with Teen Tech Tutors

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

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. **...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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.

Phone Basics with Teen Tech Tutors

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

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. **...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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.

Mystery Take & Make Craft Kits

07/15/2024 @ 4:00pm to 07/19/2024 @ 4:00pm
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

As part of our Summer Series "Read, Renew, Repeat", we are making an effort to be more sustainable. Creating art sustainably doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Using suppli...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

As part of our Summer Series "Read, Renew, Repeat", we are making an effort to be more sustainable. Creating art sustainably doesn't have to be difficult or expensive.

Art Club: Egg Carton Flower Art

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, Virtual
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

Phone Basic with Teen Tech Tutors

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

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. **...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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.

Sewing with Rachael: Hand Embroidery

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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.

Park Pals

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

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. Bring your own blanket or cha...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

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.

Geek Out!: Graphic Novel Club: Global by Eoin Colfer & Andrew Donkin

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

4th-8th grade Storytime Room at the Library Geek out over graphic novels, talk about this month’s book, have a snack, and make geeked out art. Pick up books at the Patron Services ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

Residential Solar Panels

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that there is a program that allows Illinois homeowners to go solar with no upfront costs? Join Keith McClelland and Jay Leggero of Suburban Solar Solutions to lear...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

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

Messin' Around: Ice Cube Painting

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK
Event Details:

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 m...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, PreK
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

Picnic Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

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. Weat...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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.

Kindness Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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.

 

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience. Bring your haunting horror, sappy romance, blood-...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

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

Let's Go Fishin'!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Library Parking Lot at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

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...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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.

Board Game Afternoon

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

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 a...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

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

LEGO Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Knit Happens!

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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? Peek thro...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

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?

Flashback Flicks Friday: Little Rascals

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 12 with a grownup Grab your blanket, pillow, and snacks and come sing-along with these family-friendly films!    Little Rascals <Universal Pictures...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

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

 

Sundae Storytime at the Creamery

Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

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! Each registran...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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!

Play-Doh Playtime

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Birth - Pre-K, Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

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. Lea...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth - Pre-K, Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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.

Mad Scientist Lab: Potato Chip Science

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

1st-4th Grade In The Studio Do you love hands-on activities? Join us to make all kinds of cool predictions and do exciting (and sometimes messy) experiments. Theme: Potato Chip Sci...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
, Crafts & Making, ,
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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 t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Crafts & Making, ,
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

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.

Park Pals

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

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. Bring your own blanket or cha...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

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.