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The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.

Phone Basics with Teen Tech Tutors

Monday, May 13, 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. **...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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, May 13, 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. **...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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 Basic with Teen Tech Tutors

Monday, May 13, 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: Microwavable Heating Pads

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
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. ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Business Book Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Job & Career, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am. Each month is a different book focused on building business, sales, leader...

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

Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am.

Knit Happens!

Thursday, May 16, 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?

The Cozy

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough.  We'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Group, Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough. 

We'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out atmosphere. 

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

Monday, May 20, 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.

Sublimate an Image onto a Magnet

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

This program has been cancelled.

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

This program has been cancelled.

Rescheduled. New Date June 4th.

(New Date!) Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Education & Skills, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

NEW DATE TUESDAY, JUNE 4: Our Illinois Libraries Present program with Temple Grandin was orginaly scheduled in April. If you registered for the April event you DO NOT need to regis...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Education & Skills, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

NEW DATE TUESDAY, JUNE 4: Our Illinois Libraries Present program with Temple Grandin was orginaly scheduled in April. If you registered for the April event you DO NOT need to register again.

Knit Happens!

Thursday, June 6, 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?

Summer Kickoff with Crosstown Exotics

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Help us kick off the Summer Learning Challenge with Crosstown Exotics Reptile and Bug Show! Get an up-close, hands-on experience with some amazing creatures while learning fun fact...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: All Ages, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Help us kick off the Summer Learning Challenge with Crosstown Exotics Reptile and Bug Show!

Discovering Witches: The Real Historical Records and Manuscripts Seen in Movies, Books, and TV Shows

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Witches are iconic figures in popular culture. They appear in some of your favorite silver screen and streaming media shows alongside archaic books and strange texts. In this pr...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Witches are iconic figures in popular culture. They appear in some of your favorite silver screen and streaming media shows alongside archaic books and strange texts.

Knit Happens!

Thursday, June 20, 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?

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

Monday, June 24, 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.

Senior Coffee Breaks

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee! Each coffee break will have a short talk or activity at 11 AM. Grab a cup...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee! Each coffee break will have a short talk or activity at 11 AM.

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the library! Each Tranquil Tuesday will feature a variety of drop-in mindfulness and relaxation activities, coloring pages, calm music, a craft an...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the library!

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.

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.

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?

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.

Visual Art Gallery & Contest Reception

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a formal gallery showing of 2024 Visual Art Contest entries as we announce the winners! Enjoy refreshments and entertainment as you peruse the beautiful art created by ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Join us for a formal gallery showing of 2024 Visual Art Contest entries as we announce the winners! Enjoy refreshments and entertainment as you peruse the beautiful art created by members of your community.