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TinkerCAD Challenge: Make a Ring

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
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. Submit your 3D design for a free print from the Library in the color of your choice. There will b...

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: 20
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 ...

Poetry Café

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:
Wrap up and reflect on National Poetry Month with a poetry café. Read your favorite poem, share an original work, or just come and listen! Please keep prepared material appropriate for all-ages and limited to 5 minutes. The Library will provide li...

TinkerCAD Challenge: Design a Boat

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
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. Submit your 3D design for a free print from the Library in the color of your choice. There will b...

Inclusive Craft Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Enjoy making art in a relaxed and inclusive environment. Choose from various creative activities at one of our four art stations. This craft night will be sensory-friendly and targeted toward the needs of neurodivergent teens and those with develo...

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. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, Mira Nair’s The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar fra...

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: 4
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...

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. Patrons are welcome to bring their own sewing m...

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: 4
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. Everything is included for you to create a set of cards that are perfect to send off to make that special ...

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community!   Pleas...

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. To schedule a time to donate, visit  https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5603748 ...

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: 13
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.  Bring your own art and maker projects while stil...

Finals Study BLITZ!

1:45pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:
Knock out your finals prep at the Library! Drop by Meeting Room A for snacks, and de-stress activities then hang out in Meeting Room B for group studying; no registration necessary*. Don't forget to pick up your care package (while supplies last!) ...

Teen Finals Study Room (Large)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted. This room accommo...

Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted. This room accommo...

Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted. This room accommo...

Teen Finals Study Room (Large)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted. This room accommo...

Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted. This room accommo...

Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted. This room accommo...

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. Stop by and pick up your Busy Bee Take & Make from Adult & Teen Services. This month we will be working with wood and all things yellow, black & bees. You will be designing a Welcome s...

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
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. Looking for a project to do? New Life ...

Teen Finals Study Room (Large)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted. This room accommo...

Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted. This room accommo...

Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours. Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted. This room accommo...