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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 Contest

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! This event is part of our 2024 Summer Learning Challenge Read, Renew, Repeat. We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate our communit...

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!

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

Flashback Flicks Friday: A Goofy Movie

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 12 with a grownup Grab your blanket, pillow, and snacks and come sing-along with these family-friendly films!    A Goofy Movie <Walt Disney Studios...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 12 with a grownup Grab your blanket, pillow, and snacks and come sing-along with these family-friendly films! 

 

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.

Sundae Storytime at the Creamery

Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

All Ages. Meet us at the New Lenox Creamery for a delicious storytime!  Enjoy a sweet treat and listen to a cool story sure to help you beat the summer heat! Each registran...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

All Ages. Meet us at the New Lenox Creamery for a delicious storytime!  Enjoy a sweet treat and listen to a cool story sure to help you beat the summer heat!

Play-Doh Playtime

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Birth - Pre-K, Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver   A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Lea...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth - Pre-K, Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver   A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination.

New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets every month on the second Monday at 7 pm with additional meetings as necessary. Visit Board of Trustees & Meetings for more information.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets every month on the second Monday at 7 pm with additional meetings as necessary. Visit Board of Trustees & Meetings for more information.

Park Pals

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun. Bring your own blanket or cha...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun.

T-Shirt Tuesdays: T-Shirt Pillows

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 Turn trash into treasure by bringing new life into an old t-shirt. Bring an old t-shirt and transform it into something new and fun! Theme: T-Shirt Pillows

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

Ages 8-12 Turn trash into treasure by bringing new life into an old t-shirt. Bring an old t-shirt and transform it into something new and fun! Theme: T-Shirt Pillows

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 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!

Picnic Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

All Ages. Bring your lunch and blanket to the library and enjoy an outdoor storytime as you eat!  Stay and play outdoor games and activities in the library’s naturescape. Weat...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

All Ages. Bring your lunch and blanket to the library and enjoy an outdoor storytime as you eat!  Stay and play outdoor games and activities in the library’s naturescape. Weather permitting.

Art Attack!: Reduce, Reuse, Recycled Crafts

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

4th-8th Grade In The Studio Your imagination mixes with art in this program just for tweens. Project: Reduce, Reuse, Recycled Crafts

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

4th-8th Grade In The Studio Your imagination mixes with art in this program just for tweens.

Let's Go Fishin'!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Library Parking Lot at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (July 11, 18, 25) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (July 11, 18, 25) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

Board Game Afternoon

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

All Ages.  Beat summer boredom and drop in to play a round or two of your favorite board games!  Games will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own a...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages.  Beat summer boredom and drop in to play a round or two of your favorite board games!  Games will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own as well.  Participants must be supervised by a

STEAM Studio: Insect Challenge

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 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 M...

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

Ages 8-12 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. Theme: Insect Challenge

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.

Flashback Flicks Friday: The Parent Trap

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 12 with a grownup Grab your blanket, pillow, and snacks and come sing-along with these family-friendly films!    The Parent Trap <Walt Disney Studi...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 12 with a grownup Grab your blanket, pillow, and snacks and come sing-along with these family-friendly films! 

 

Cruel Summer (TSwift) Party! #1

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

All Ages  Let your Wildest Dreams come true at this Enchanted all-ages party! Show us your Style by dressing from your favorite Era, Shake It Off at the dance party, make orig...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

All Ages  Let your Wildest Dreams come true at this Enchanted all-ages party! Show us your Style by dressing from your favorite Era, Shake It Off at the dance party, make origami Paper Rings, and more!

Cruel Summer (TSwift Party)! #2

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

All Ages Let your Wildest Dreams come true at this Enchanted all-ages party! Show us your Style by dressing from your favorite Era, Shake It Off at the dance party, make origami Pa...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

All Ages Let your Wildest Dreams come true at this Enchanted all-ages party! Show us your Style by dressing from your favorite Era, Shake It Off at the dance party, make origami Paper Rings, and more!

Sundae Storytime at the Creamery

Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

All Ages. Meet us at the New Lenox Creamery for a delicious storytime!  Enjoy a sweet treat and listen to a cool story sure to help you beat the summer heat! Each registran...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

All Ages. Meet us at the New Lenox Creamery for a delicious storytime!  Enjoy a sweet treat and listen to a cool story sure to help you beat the summer heat!

Play-Doh Playtime

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Birth - Pre-K, Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver   A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Lea...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth - Pre-K, Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver   A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination.

Phone Basics with Teen Tech Tutors

Monday, July 15, 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 with our Teen Tech Tutor Volunteers. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. **...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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

Phone Basics with Teen Tech Tutors

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps with our Teen Tech Tutor Volunteers. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. **...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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