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Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, November 18, 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. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. **This series focuses on device use an...

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. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. **This series focuses on device use an...

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: 2
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. **This series focuses on device use an...

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: 2
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Business Book Club

Wednesday, November 20, 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.

Embroider a Pot Holder

Embroider With Me

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Education & Skills
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you "thready" to get embroidering? Register to learn how to use the Embroidery Machine to personalize different materials. This month we will be embroidering on a pot holder...

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

Are you "thready" to get embroidering? Register to learn how to use the Embroidery Machine to personalize different materials.

Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Cooking & Food, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner, Smith believes...

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

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

Knit Happens!

Thursday, November 21, 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?

The Cozy

Sunday, November 24, 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.  Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm m...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Group, Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out atmosphere. 

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: 20
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?

Business Book Club

Wednesday, December 18, 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, December 19, 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: 20
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, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
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.  Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm m...

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

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

Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out atmosphere. 

Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian

All Day
Adult Tech Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print. Packets are available on...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print.

Senior Coffee Breaks

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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 presentation or activity at 11 AM. Grab ...

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!

Knit Happens!

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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: 20
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?

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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!

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Age Group:
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of our library’s 3D printing process. What are the limitations of 3D printing, how does it do the the work, and the fun things you can print. What you can do...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of our library’s 3D printing process. What are the limitations of 3D printing, how does it do the the work, and the fun things you can print.

Knit Happens!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 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: 20
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?

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, January 20, 2025 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. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. **This series focuses on device use an...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. **This series focuses on device use an...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. **This series focuses on device use an...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

The Cozy

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
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.  Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm m...

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

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

Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out atmosphere. 

Puzzle Racing: Adult/Teen Teams

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition. There will be two cate...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.

Knit Happens!

Thursday, February 6, 2025 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: 20
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?