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TinkerCAD Challenge: Design a Boat

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Many Lives of Kal Penn

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sewing with Rachael: Microwavable Heating Pads

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain different skills when it comes to sewing with a machine or by hand. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Card Making & Paper Craft with Kathy Congreve

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join Kathy Congreve, Creative Memories Advisor as she guides you through an easy-to-follow method of making your own decorative greeting cards.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Business Book Club

9:30am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Job & Career, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit Happens!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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?

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mobile Blood Drive

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Group, Non-Library Group, Special Event
Event Details:

There's a blood shortage—donate! Blood donations will be in the mobile Versiti bus parked in the Library's parking lot.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Maker Meetup

10:00am - 11:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you a maker in our community? We want to meet you! Hang out and chat about what you love to do, stuff you’ve made, or what you’re working on now. Let’s all gather, connect, and appreciate our local maker community.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Cozy

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Group, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough. 

We'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out atmosphere. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Busy Bee Welcome Sign

05/20/2024 @ 4:00pm - 05/26/2024 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Event, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Here a BUZZ, there a BUZZ, everywhere a BUZZ BUZZ.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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: 24
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

Join our long-running book club as they discuss a different mystery each month! Stop at the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book at any time. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Have you always dreamed of a trip to Walt Disney World but are too overwhelmed with all of the details? Come hear insider tips and tricks for planning a magical Disney World vacation!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sublimate an Image onto a Magnet

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Event Details:

This program has been cancelled.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Multi-Library Geocache Event

All Day 6/3 - 7/3
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Visual Art Contest

06/03/2024 @ 9:00am - 07/03/2024 @ 8:00pm
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!

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spice Club

4:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Education & Skills, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

NEW DATE TUESDAY, JUNE 4: Our Illinois Libraries Present program with Temple Grandin was orginaly scheduled in April. If you registered for the April event you DO NOT need to register again.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit Happens!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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?