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Countdown to the Holidays

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Each day in December, a lucky teen will have the opportunity to earn a treat from our Countdown to the Holidays Tree! We will choose a winner randomly each day, so the more you ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Each day in December, a lucky teen will have the opportunity to earn a treat from our Countdown to the Holidays Tree!

Holiday Gift Wrapping Station

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring in your gifts and use our wrapping supplies to finish your holiday to do list! We will have wrapping paper, tape, scissors, ribbon, and more! If you have extra wrapping ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Event Details:

Bring in your gifts and use our wrapping supplies to finish your holiday to do list! We will have wrapping paper, tape, scissors, ribbon, and more! 

Biography Bunch: Ice Breaker: How Mabel Fairbanks Changed Figure Skating by Rose Viña

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history. BOOK: Ice Brea...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history.

New Lenox Township Democratic Organization

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Caucus meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Caucus meeting

Lincoln-Way Central Madrigal Singers

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us as the LWC Madrigal Singers ring in the holiday season with a selection of old and new music. Start your holiday season off with us! The performance will take place on t...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers
Event Details:

Join us as the LWC Madrigal Singers ring in the holiday season with a selection of old and new music. Start your holiday season off with us!

NEW! Bedtime Stories

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 2-7  YouTube Pre-Recorded Storytime Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories.Storytimes ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 2-7  YouTube Pre-Recorded Storytime Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories.

Music Makers

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Calling all Pokémon fanatics! Bring your card collection to the library for trading and camaraderie. You can show off your favorite cards, play the Pokémon Trading C...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Calling all Pokémon fanatics! Bring your card collection to the library for trading and camaraderie.

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

On Our Own

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department du...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

 

LEGO Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
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.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Holiday Decorating with TAG

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Scene at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join the Library's Teen Advisory Group for a special holiday decorating session. Help us deck the Teen Scene with holiday cheer! We will be putting up the tree and making ornaments...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Join the Library's Teen Advisory Group for a special holiday decorating session. Help us deck the Teen Scene with holiday cheer! We will be putting up the tree and making ornaments and decorations. Cookies will be available.

Knit Happens!

Thursday, December 5, 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: 18
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?

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, 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. Leave the mess...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

Baby & Me Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies
Event Details:

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

D&D Kids Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike. Registration is for a 3-week se...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets every month on the second Monday at 7 pm with additional meetings as necessary. Visit Board of Trustees & Meetings for more information.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets every month on the second Monday at 7 pm with additional meetings as necessary. Visit Board of Trustees & Meetings for more information.

On Our Own

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department du...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

 

Creating a Coffee-Table Style Family History Book (Genealogy Club)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to put together a beautifully formatted book of your family history, using the print-on-demand services. Michelle Wilson has created three print-on-demand family history ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Learn how to put together a beautifully formatted book of your family history, using the print-on-demand services. Michelle Wilson has created three print-on-demand family history books and she will teach you the steps to making one of your own.

NEW! Bedtime Stories

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 2-7  YouTube Pre-Recorded Storytime Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories.Storytimes ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 2-7  YouTube Pre-Recorded Storytime Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories.

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 7-12  View a special, live interview with the critically acclaimed graphic novel artist, Raina Telgemeier! Wear your coziest PJs and enjoy snacks and hot chocolate w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 7-12  View a special, live interview with the critically acclaimed graphic novel artist, Raina Telgemeier! Wear your coziest PJs and enjoy snacks and hot chocolate while learning about one of your favorite authors.

Music Makers

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 rea...

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

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!