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Countdown to the Holidays

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:
Each day in December, a lucky teen will have the opportunity to earn a treat from our Countdown to the Holidays Tree! We will choose a winner randomly each day, so the more you come to the Library, the more chances you have to win the daily prize!...

TinkerCAD Challenge: Design up to Four coasters

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Registration 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. Submit your 3D design for a free print from the Library in the color of your choice. There will b...

Review to Win

All Day 12/4 - 1/28
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , , Special Event
Event Details:
Submit a brief review of a book, graphic novel, album or movie to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances to win! There will be one prize basket for Teens (7th-12th Grade) and one prize basket for Adults (18 and up)...

Spice Club

12/04/2023 @ 4:00pm - 12/09/2023 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
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. Kits each include a sample of that month’s spice and a packet full of recipes, cookbook recommendations, as well as some history ...

Studio DIY Crafting with the Cameo: Design a Clock kit

All Day 12/10 - 12/14
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StudioDIY Kit in The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:
This Studio DIY-kit, you'll be using vinyl to put together your very own clock. All pieces included (AA battery will not be). You can take it home to make it or assemble it in Studio kits are limited please only on per patron, first come first ...

Movers + Shakers

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Babies
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Ages 6–23 months with a caregiver  Books, songs, rhymes, and bounces for on-the-move babies with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Registration required. ...

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Crafts & Making, ,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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. Looking for a project to do? New Life ...

(New Name!) On Our Own

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Ages 4 - 6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program. Registration required. ...

Kindness Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
For ages 7-13. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. Dress for mess. Registration is required. Activity: Make toys for NAWS adoptable pets ...

Scotland’s Resources

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:
There’s more to Scottish research than Scotlandspeople. There are dozens of sites available to help you in your Scottish research; Scotlandspeople is just the tip of the iceberg! Sites like GenUKI, ScotlandsPlaces, SCAN and the National Library of Sc...

Pajama Time

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, , , Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 3–8 with a caregiver. Storytime Room at the Library. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No younger siblings, please (stroller babies welc...

Music Makers

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Ages 0–6 years with a caregiver Storytime Room at the Library. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. Registration required.   ...

Art Attack!

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: , Crafts & Making,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
4th-8th Grade In The Studio Your imagination mixes with art in this program just for tweens. Project: Aquabead Ornaments   ...

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Books, Authors & Writing, Non-Library Group, Community 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! Call to reserve a copy of the book, or stop by Patr...

Wee Readers

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Ages 2-3 Storytime Room at the Library Get ready for super stories, spectacular songs, and silly rhymes. Registration required.    ...

STEAM Studio: 3D Designing

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: ,
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
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: 3D Designing ...

20s & 30s Nostalgia Game Night

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:
Get nostalgic with games popular in the 80s, 90s, and (not quite) "now". We'll play retro video games and timeless tabletop classics from your childhood and beyond! We will have computers set up to play Oregon Trail and Zork, stations to play Battles...

Coding with Robots

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Discover and learn all about coding and robots in this hands-on, interactive class for homeschooled tweens. ...

Experience The Nutcracker at Home

All Day 12/16 - 12/17
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Virtual
Event Details:
Get in the spirit of the season with a recorded virtual performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker performed by the United Kingdom’s internationally renowned Royal Ballet. The ballet, a holiday staple for all ages, can be viewed Saturday, December 1...

Saturday Morning Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: , , Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Go on a reading adventure with Mr. Eric - The Story Dude! Join us for songs, tales, and a fun family activity. Siblings are welcome. ...

Library at Christmas in the Commons

4:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:
Come visit the Library at the Village's Christmas in the Commons! We will be providing crafts for kids and activities for adults. For more information about Christmas in the Commons, please visit: https://www.newlenox.net/pview.aspx?id=52558&...

Art Club

4:30pm - 4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
1st-4th Grade DIY video posted at 4:30 pm Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. Registration required for art supply bag.  DIY bags with supplies for DIY video programs can be picked up at ...

Mad Scientist Lab

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
1st-4th Grade In The Studio Do you love hands-on activities? Join us to make all kinds of cool predictions and do exciting (and sometimes messy) experiments.        ...