"My Account" link fixed
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Speculating about Our AI Future with Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells
Join us on January 11, 2024 at 7 PM
Join us for a panel discussion featuring three best selling science fiction writers, Cory Doctorow, Ken Liu, and Martha Wells. They will discuss the promise, perils, and possible impacts that AI will have on our future, as well as AI in contemporary and future science fiction writing.
Library card request currently unavailable in PrairieCat app
Requesting a full library card is currently unavailable in our PrairieCat app.
If you cannot come in to the Library to get a physical card, but need one this week, please request a temporary digital card.
This option should be available again by the end of next week.
New Lenox Public Library hosts award-winning children's author and illustrator Grace Lin
New Lenox Public Library joins more than 200 Illinois libraries participating in Season 3 of Illinois Libraries Present, a collaborative effort featuring virtual events with bestselling and award-winning authors and esteemed speakers.
One tap to read, easier magazine subscriptions now in Libby
This week's Libby updates you'll love:
Axis 360 is now Boundless
Our ebook and audio collection on Axis 360 has now been transferred to Boundless. Axis 360 user bookmarks, info and history, including holds position, were transitioned to Boundless.
You can use the Boundless website on a desktop or download the app for your device:
New Lenox Public Library hosts bestselling horror author Stephen Graham Jones
New Lenox Public Library District joins more than 200 Illinois libraries participating in Season 3 of Illinois Libraries Present, a collaborative effort featuring virtual events with bestselling and award-winning authors and esteemed speakers. The season continues with Stephen Graham Jones, a New York Times bestselling author and National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) fellowship recipient, and will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, October 4, at 7 PM.
Library Costume Exchange an "eek!"-o-friendly way to declutter
Do you have old costumes you don't want? The Library's Costume Exchange would love your donations!
Costumes for all ages are welcome. Stop by the Youth Services Desk to donate.
Enjoy life more confidently with A Matter of Balance
Update September 25: This event has been canceled.
New Lenox Library hosts the next A Matter of Balance series, a set of free fall-prevention classes offered for older adults, starting September 25.
Seniors, have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, this New Lenox Safe Community Coalition series is for you!
Library parking lot now open (updated September 19)
September 19 Update: All library parking is back open!
Limited parking starting September 7: Specific areas of the parking lot are being worked on starting Thursday, September 7, and parking may be limited. Please be mindful of the workers and their equipment.