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STEAM Studio: The Great Cookie Dunk

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Building Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Main Branch

The library building is closed for New Year's celebrations, but our online collection is always available! Access eBooks and Digital Magazines from Libby, Hoopla and more U...

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for New Year's celebrations, but our online collection is always available!

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?

Review to Win

All Day 1/4 - 1/31
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Read, listen to or watch a book, audiobook, graphic novel, album, movie or TV show then submit a review to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances t...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Read, listen to or watch a book, audiobook, graphic novel, album, movie or TV show then submit a review to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances to win!

Life-Size Candyland

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? Please register as a family; children...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, January 6, 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.

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Calling all Pokémon fanatics! Bring your card collection to the library for trading and camaraderie. You can show off your favorite cards, play the Pokémon Trading C...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Calling all Pokémon fanatics! Bring your card collection to the library for trading and camaraderie.

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of rea...

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

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.

Trivia Question Marks on Aqua Background

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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: 11
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.

Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is also the producer and host of P...

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

Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio and podcast work.

Stuffie Sleepover

01/10/2025 @ 2:00pm to 01/11/2025 @ 12:00pm
Youth Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

 Ages 2-10  Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library! Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more! Each child wil...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

 Ages 2-10  Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library! Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more!

Resume Building Class

Monday, January 13, 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:

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop hosted by the Workforce Center of Will County, designed to empower job seekers with the skills and strategies necessary to craft a ...

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:

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop hosted by the Workforce Center of Will County, designed to empower job seekers with the skills and strategies necessary to craft a standout resume.

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

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

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.