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Let's Go Fishin'!

8:30am - 9:30am
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (July 11, 18, 25) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

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 a

LEGO Club

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Flashback Flicks Friday: Little Rascals

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! 

 

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!

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.

Mad Scientist Lab: Potato Chip Science

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

1st-4th Grade In The Studio Do you love hands-on activities?

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.

World Blue Mind Day

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

July 23rd is World Blue Mind Day. Have you ever found yourself around water and noticed that you feel more relaxed and more connected? There may be a reason!

T-Shirt Tuesdays: T-Shirt Yarn Bracelets

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Ages 8-12 Turn trash into treasure by bringing new life into an old t-shirt. Bring an old t-shirt and transform it into something new and fun! Theme: T-Shirt Yarn Bracelets

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.

Crafternoon in the Studio

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All ages In the Studio Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! Supplies will be provided and adult supervision is required.

 

Let's Go Fishin'!

8:30am - 9:30am
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (July 11, 18, 25) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

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 a

Cooking with Kyra: Fizzy Popsicles

4:30pm - 4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 4-10 Requires caregiver supervision Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. Theme: Fizzy Popsicles

Flashback Flicks Friday: It Takes Two

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! 

 

Mr. Scott's Giant Bubble Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

All Ages  Join us for a fun and interactive bubble show perfect for the whole family! Don't forget your blanket or lawn chairs for optimal viewing of this amazing outdoor bubble display! Weather permitting.