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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. Project: Reduce, Reuse, Recycled Crafts ...

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. Registration starts June 27. An adult must b...

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 an adult. ...

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. Form a powerhouse t...

Lego Club: Teen Edition

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration 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. Attendance at...

Flashback Flicks Friday: The Parent Trap

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!    The Parent Trap <Walt Disney Studios>  (PG) 128 mins. ...

Cruel Summer (TSwift) Party! #1

2:00pm - 2:45pm
All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
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
Registration 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! Please register for one time slot only; reg...

Cruel Summer (TSwift Party)! #2

3:00pm - 3:45pm
All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
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
Registration 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! Please register for one time slot only; registrat...

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! Each registrant will be given a $1 off coupon for their ice cream purchase!  ...

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. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program! ...

Phone Basics with Teen Tech Tutors

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration 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. **This series focuses on device use and navigation. Our staff and teen v...

Phone Basics with Teen Tech Tutors

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Registration 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. **This series focuses on device use and navigation. Our staff and teen v...

Mystery Take & Make Craft Kits

07/15/2024 @ 4:00pm - 07/19/2024 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:
As part of our Summer Series "Read, Renew, Repeat", we are making an effort to be more sustainable. Creating art sustainably doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Using supplies you already own helps reduce waste and encourages mindful consumeri...

Art Club: Egg Carton Flower Art

4:30pm - 4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, Virtual
Registration 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: Egg Carton Flower Art ...

Phone Basic with Teen Tech Tutors

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Registration 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. **This series focuses on device use and navigation. Our staff and teen v...

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. Bring your own blanket or chair and arrive ready for laughs, silly dances, and a few read-alouds. W...

Geek Out!: Graphic Novel Club: Global by Eoin Colfer & Andrew Donkin

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
4th-8th grade Storytime Room at the Library Geek out over graphic novels, talk about this month’s book, have a snack, and make geeked out art. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. Tweens must read book to attend. Book: Global by Eoin Colfer &am...

Residential Solar Panels

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:
Did you know that there is a program that allows Illinois homeowners to go solar with no upfront costs? Join Keith McClelland and Jay Leggero of Suburban Solar Solutions to learn how to take advantage of this program as part of a state and federal...

Messin' Around: Ice Cube 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! Theme: Ice Cube Painting ...

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. ...

Kindness Club

5:00pm - 5:30pm
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 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.   ...

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. Bring your haunting horror, sappy romance, blood-pumping action, children's lit., shining sci-fi, poetic pathos-- all g...

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. Registration starts June 27. An adult must b...