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Teen Open Studio

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration 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.

Park Pals

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
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.

Messin' Around: Fly Swatter Painting

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids, PreK
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, PreK
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 5-7.  Unleash your creativity in this fun and messy art program perfect for preschoolers! Program will be held in the Outdoor Naturescape, weather permitting. Dress for mess!

Senior Coffee Breaks

10:30am - 12:00pm
Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
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 short talk or activity at 11 AM.

Picnic Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

Garden Buddies

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 Outdoor Naturescape at the Library Come dig in the dirt and help plant herbs and flowers in the library’s garden boxes. Then, we’ll make some garden art. Dress for mess.

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience.

Multi-Library Geocache Event

All Day 7/5 - 8/3
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
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 - 07/07/2024 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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!

Flashback Flicks Friday: A Goofy Movie

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Movies, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration 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

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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

10:00am - 11:00am
Birth - Pre-K, Babies, Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Birth - Pre-K, Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

Park Pals

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
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

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the library!

Picnic Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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'!

8:30am - 9:30am
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
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

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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 at Beggar's Pizza

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration 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.