Upcoming Events

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

The Board of Trustees meets every month on the second Monday at 7 pm with additional meetings as necessary. Visit Board of Trustees & Meetings for more information.

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

Learn how to put together a beautifully formatted book of your family history, using the print-on-demand services. Michelle Wilson has created three print-on-demand family history books and she will teach you the steps to making one of your own.

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please.

Ages 7-12  View a special, live interview with the critically acclaimed graphic novel artist, Raina Telgemeier! Wear your coziest PJs and enjoy snacks and hot chocolate while learning about one of your favorite authors.

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

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!

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experience! THEME: Space Invaders

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!

Ages 5-13  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

1st-4th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Optical Illusion Art

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.

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

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. 

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*.

4th -8th grade. Come chat about this month's graphic novel selection while creating a unique craft. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. BOOK: Picture Day by Sarah Sax

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

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*.

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

Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading!