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Fairytale Formal

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Birth- 5 years  Come dressed your best to celebrate the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Make crafts, play games, and dance the day away! Enrollment in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is encouraged but not required to attend this event.&...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Birth-6 years  This program is for children who have completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.  Graduates will be congratulated and refreshments, snacks, and sweet treats will be available.  Participants are welcome to brin...

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!  ...

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! All library patrons are invited to use clues and geographic coordinates to find hidden “geocaches” at numerous participa...

Chalk the Walk

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:
Bring your creativity and help us make our sidewalk pop with color this summer!  Sidewalk chalk will be provided. Registration not required. ...

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...

Messin' Around: Sidewalk Chalk 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: Sidewalk Chalk 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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Summer Kickoff with Crosstown Exotics

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: All Ages, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:
Help us kick off the Summer Learning Challenge with Crosstown Exotics Reptile and Bug Show! Get an up-close, hands-on experience with some amazing creatures while learning fun facts and interesting information about the creepy, crawly world of reptil...

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! ...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

Flashback Flicks Friday: FernGully

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!    FernGully <20th Century Studios>  (G) 76 mins. ...

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! ...

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...

Messin' Around: Bubble 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: Bubble 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. ...

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. ...

Flashback Flicks Friday: The Sandlot

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 Sandlot <20th Century Studios>  (PG) 101 mins. ...