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Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)

Tuesday, May 21, 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.

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.

Multi-Library Geocache Event

All Day 6/3 - 7/3
Main Branch
Program Type:
Non-Library Group, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The New Lenox Library is participating in the 12th Annual ATLAS Multi-Library Geocaching Event and you are invited to join us! All library patrons are invited to use clues and g...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Non-Library Group, Special Event
Event Details:

The New Lenox Library is participating in the 12th Annual ATLAS Multi-Library Geocaching Event and you are invited to join us!

Summer Visual Art Showcase

06/03/2024 @ 9:00am to 07/03/2024 @ 8:00pm
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enter our Summer Visual Art Showcase The event is part of our 2024 Summer Learning Challenge Read, Renew, Repeat. We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate our community’...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Enter our Summer Visual Art Showcase

The event is part of our 2024 Summer Learning Challenge Read, Renew, Repeat. We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate our community’s creativity!

Green text reads "Spice Club". Illustration of a spoon with ground spices surrounded by whole spices including peppers, cinnamon, vanilla, basil, garlic, shallot, and star anise.

Spice Club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Tech Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice. Kits each include a sample of that month’s spice and a pack...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice.

Teen Open Studio

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

7th-12th Grade. Create with others your age in The Studio. Bring a project with, or create one out of the materials and projects we have here. Registration is encouraged.

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

7th-12th Grade. Create with others your age in The Studio. Bring a project with, or create one out of the materials and projects we have here. Registration is encouraged.

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.

Donuts, Decorating, and Dominos

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's go all out for National Donut Day this year! We will be decorating donuts, playing dominos, and learning about these delicious pastries via some donut trivia. Prize awarded t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Let's go all out for National Donut Day this year! We will be decorating donuts, playing dominos, and learning about these delicious pastries via some donut trivia. Prize awarded to the top donut decorator!

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!

Sewing with Rachael: American Flag Wall Hanging

Monday, June 17, 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.

Lego Club: Teen Edition

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Scene at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly Lego Club! New to Legos or in a Lego slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started! Lego Club: Teen Edition ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly Lego Club! New to Legos or in a Lego slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!

Lego Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.

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.

Teen Open Studio

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

7th-12th Grade. Create with others your age in The Studio. Bring a project with, or create one out of the materials and projects we have here. Registration is encouraged.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

7th-12th Grade. Create with others your age in The Studio. Bring a project with, or create one out of the materials and projects we have here. Registration is encouraged.

Multi-Library Geocache Event

All Day 7/5 - 8/3
Main Branch
Program Type:
Non-Library Group, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The New Lenox Library is participating in the 12th Annual ATLAS Multi-Library Geocaching Event and you are invited to join us! All library patrons are invited to use clues and g...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Non-Library Group, Special Event
Event Details:

The New Lenox Library is participating in the 12th Annual ATLAS Multi-Library Geocaching Event and you are invited to join us!

Summer Visual Art Showcase

07/05/2024 @ 9:00am to 07/07/2024 @ 4:00pm
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enter our Summer Visual Art Showcase The event is part of our 2024 Summer Learning Challenge Read, Renew, Repeat. We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate our community’...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Enter our Summer Visual Art Showcase

The event is part of our 2024 Summer Learning Challenge Read, Renew, Repeat. We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate our community’s creativity!

Nintendo Switch Tournament

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's take gaming competition to the next level! Join other teens and members of our Teen Advisory Group in a Swich Tournament. We will be playing Mario Kart. Players will compete ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Let's take gaming competition to the next level! Join other teens and members of our Teen Advisory Group in a Swich Tournament. We will be playing Mario Kart. Players will compete in several brackets until a winner has been determined.

Trivia Question Marks on Aqua Background

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

Thursday, July 11, 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...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

Lego Club: Teen Edition

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Scene at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly Lego Club! New to Legos or in a Lego slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started! Lego Club: Teen Edition is ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly Lego Club! New to Legos or in a Lego slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started! Lego Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.

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.

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.

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.

World Blue Mind Day

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

July 23rd is World Blue Mind Day. Have you ever found yourself around water and noticed that you feel more relaxed and more connected? There may be a reason! Learn more about The B...

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

July 23rd is World Blue Mind Day. Have you ever found yourself around water and noticed that you feel more relaxed and more connected? There may be a reason!

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.

Frozen Fiesta

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get a reprieve from the dog days of summer inside the Library! We will be cooling off with an ice cream bar and watching Frozen II. Come hang out and meet new friends. Registrat...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Get a reprieve from the dog days of summer inside the Library! We will be cooling off with an ice cream bar and watching Frozen II. Come hang out and meet new friends.

Registration Encouraged