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TinkerCAD Challenge: Design a Boat

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Virtual
Age Group:
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

4th Grade to Adults. Challenge yourself with 3D printing projects! Watch our Challenge video, log into TinkerCAD, and create your Challenge design. Submit your 3D design for a...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

4th Grade to Adults. Challenge yourself with 3D printing projects! Watch our Challenge video, log into TinkerCAD, and create your Challenge design.

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.

Trivia Question Marks on Aqua Background

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Enjoy pizza and dri...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Enjoy pizza and drinks and answer questions on a multitude of topics.

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.

Card Making & Paper Craft with Kathy Congreve

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Kathy Congreve, Creative Memories Advisor as she guides you through an easy-to-follow method of making your own decorative greeting cards. Everything is included for you to cr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Presenters & Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join Kathy Congreve, Creative Memories Advisor as she guides you through an easy-to-follow method of making your own decorative greeting cards.

Text reads: TAG Teen Advisory Group Image: Abstract shapes in rainbow colors.

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hou...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community!

Mobile Blood Drive

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Non-Library Group, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

There's a blood shortage—donate! Blood donations will be in the mobile Versiti bus parked in the Library's parking lot. To schedule a time to donate, visit  https://do...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Group, Non-Library Group, Special Event
Event Details:

There's a blood shortage—donate! Blood donations will be in the mobile Versiti bus parked in the Library's parking lot.

Maker Meetup

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you a maker in our community? We want to meet you! Hang out and chat about what you love to do, stuff you’ve made, or what you’re working on now. Let’s all gather, connect, and...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you a maker in our community? We want to meet you! Hang out and chat about what you love to do, stuff you’ve made, or what you’re working on now. Let’s all gather, connect, and appreciate our local maker community.

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. 

Finals Study BLITZ!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:45pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Knock out your finals prep at the Library! Drop by Meeting Room A for snacks, and de-stress activities then hang out in Meeting Room B for group studying; no registration necessary...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Knock out your finals prep at the Library! Drop by Meeting Room A for snacks, and de-stress activities then hang out in Meeting Room B for group studying; no registration necessary*.

Teen Finals Study Room (Large)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.

Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.

Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 1 at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.

Teen Finals Study Room (Large)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.

Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.

Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 1 at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.

Busy Bee Welcome Sign

05/20/2024 @ 4:00pm to 05/26/2024 @ 4:00pm
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Special Event, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Here a BUZZ, there a BUZZ, everywhere a BUZZ BUZZ. Stop by and pick up your Busy Bee Take & Make from Adult & Teen Services. This month we will be working with wood and ...

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

Here a BUZZ, there a BUZZ, everywhere a BUZZ BUZZ.

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.

Teen Finals Study Room (Large)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.

Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.

Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 1 at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.

Finals Study BLITZ!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:45pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Knock out your finals prep at the Library! Drop by Meeting Room A for snacks, and de-stress activities then hang out in Meeting Room B for group studying; no registration necessary...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Knock out your finals prep at the Library! Drop by Meeting Room A for snacks, and de-stress activities then hang out in Meeting Room B for group studying; no registration necessary*.

Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3 at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.

Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 1 at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.

Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.