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D&D Kids Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 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...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Biography Bunch: The Story of the Saxophone by Lesa Cline-Ransome

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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: The Stor...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

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.

Kids Code Club: Flappy Bird

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experi...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experience! THEME: Flappy Bird

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TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
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: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
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!

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?

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 5-13  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but acti...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 5-13  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.

Preschool & Daycare Fair

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:

The New Lenox Public Library is hosting it's first Preschool & Daycare Fair! Parents interested in learning more about local childcare organizations are invited to attend. ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The New Lenox Public Library is hosting it's first Preschool & Daycare Fair! Parents interested in learning more about local childcare organizations are invited to attend. 

Sing-Along Favorites: Mulan

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Chil...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

 

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.

"Sweets for My Sweet" Candy Jar Craft Kit

01/20/2025 @ 4:00pm to 01/24/2025 @ 4:00pm
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to make a Valentine craft for our first Take & Make in 2025? Stop by the Adult & Teen Services desk to pick up your "SWEET" Valentine craft. Each kit includes...

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

Are you ready to make a Valentine craft for our first Take & Make in 2025? Stop by the Adult & Teen Services desk to pick up your "SWEET" Valentine craft.

Art Club: Styrofoam Printing

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Virtual
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

1st-4th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Styrofoam Printing

Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

1st-4th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Styrofoam Printing

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.

Sewing With Rachael: Alterations and Repairs

Monday, January 20, 2025 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.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, January 20, 2025 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...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Geek Out!: Graphic Novel Club: Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

4th -8th grade. Come chat about this month's graphic novel selection while creating a unique craft. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. BOOK: Gamerville by Johnnie Chri...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

4th -8th grade. Come chat about this month's graphic novel selection while creating a unique craft. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. BOOK: Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas

Tween Craft & Create: Heat Transfer Sweatshirts

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Heat Tra...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Heat Transfer Sweatshirts

Kinder Drawin'

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!

LEGO Club: Teen Edition

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens, 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: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

Chess for Teens: Learn & Play

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you an avid chess-player, brand new to chess, eager to learn new strategies, or looking to meet other chess-players? This program is for you! Arjun Vishnuvardhan, instructor at...

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

Are you an avid chess-player, brand new to chess, eager to learn new strategies, or looking to meet other chess-players? This program is for you!

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. 

Linkedin Building Class

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Unlock the full potential of your professional profile with our LinkedIn class hosted by the Workforce Center of Will County! In this interactive session, you'll learn how to eleva...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Unlock the full potential of your professional profile with our LinkedIn class hosted by the Workforce Center of Will County!