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Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event, Virtual
Event Details:
Calling all poets: Let’s celebrate National Poetry Month together! The New Lenox Public Library will be hosting a month-long poetry contest to highlight your creativity. Submit a poem on any topic and in a style of your choosing. For more infor...
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

TinkerCAD Challenge: Build a Locking Container

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
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...
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.

Solar Eclipse Glasses

All Day 3/25 - 3/30
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
A limited number of glasses and solar viewers will be available at the Youth Services Desk and the Adult and Teen Services Desk while supplies last. Limit 4 per household, first come first served. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

March Madness: Championship

All Day 3/25 - 3/31
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
I'm in my "Bestseller" era. It's season three of March Madness at the library! Each week vote for your favorite titles as sweet sixteen books in eight era divisions battle it out for the title of March Madness Champion! Be sure to vote eve...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Bluestem Readers Group - Final Meeting

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
3rd-5th Grade.  This is a special celebratory meeting for the Bluestem Readers who participated in any of our sessions throughout the 2024 Bluestem Readers' Choice Award period (October-March).  We will celebrate the nominees and find out w...
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 Garden Flag

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
We’ll use the Digital Media Lab’s SawGrass500 to create a design in their CreativeStudio (with Library Laptops), print it, and heat transfer onto an item.   This month we will be creating a Garden Flag! Just in time to begin the spring pla...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Spring Break Coding with Robots

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 8-12 Keep your mind active over Spring Break learning about coding with robots in this hand-on, interactive class for all tweens. ...
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Main Branch
Description:
The library building is closed for Easter Sunday, but our online collection is always available! Access eBooks and Digital Magazines from Libby, Hoopla and more Use Online Resources for research and learning, from business to technology, craf...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Quarterly Activity Packet

All Day
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:
Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print. Packets are available on the second floor on the Programs Display and the Senior Information T...
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.

Solar Eclipse Glasses

All Day 4/1 - 4/8
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
A limited number of glasses and solar viewers will be available at the Youth Services Desk and the Adult and Teen Services Desk while supplies last. Limit 4 per household, first come first served. ...
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Movers + Shakers

9:30am - 10:00am
Kids, Babies
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 6–23 months with a caregiver  Books, songs, rhymes, and bounces for on-the-move babies with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Registration required.   ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Microsoft Word for Beginners I

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word! We will be using Office 2019 on New Lenox Library devices. Level 1 will be offered twice: on April 1st and again on April 15th. Level 2 will be offered April 29th. Attendance at one session of M...
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 & Teen Services Desk
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. Kits each include a sample of that month’s spice and a packet full of recipes, cookbook recommendations, as well as some history ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

On Our Own

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
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. Registration required. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Pajama Time

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Ages 3–8 with a caregiver. Storytime Room at the Library. 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 younger siblings, please (stroller babies welcome)....
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Music Makers

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ages 0–6 years with a caregiver Storytime Room at the Library. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. Registration required. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Outreach at Health and Safety Expo

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach
Event Details:
The Library is a proud partner of the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition! Look for our table at their Health and Safety Expo!  ...
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. Bring your haunting horror, sappy romance, blood-pumping action, children's lit., shining sci-fi, poetic pathos-- all g...
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:
POSTPONED: Our Illinois Libraries Present program with Temple Grandin has been postponed. We'll let you know the new date as soon as we can. Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults w...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Wee Readers

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Ages 2-3 Storytime Room at the Library Get ready for super stories, spectacular songs, and silly rhymes. Registration required. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

LEGO Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
1st-5th grade We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing. ...
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: 22
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? Peek through The Studio's freebie cabinets and yarn swap to see what we've got ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Saturday Morning Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Ages 2-6 Go on a reading adventure with Mr. Eric - The Story Dude! Join us for songs, tales, and a fun family activity. Siblings are welcome. ...