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Reaching for the Stars Winter Challenge

All Day 1/4 - 1/31
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Winter Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Reaching for the Stars is a winter reading program designed for teens and adults with disabilities who love books and movies. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Winter Reading Program
Event Details:

Reaching for the Stars is a winter reading program designed for teens and adults with disabilities who love books and movies. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Review to Win

All Day 1/4 - 1/31
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Winter Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Read, listen to or watch a book, audiobook, graphic novel, album, movie or TV show then submit a review to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances to win! 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Winter Reading Program
Event Details:

Read, listen to or watch a book, audiobook, graphic novel, album, movie or TV show then submit a review to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances to win! 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Biography Bunch: Making Light Bloom: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Lamps by Sandra Nickel

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dry and Delicious: Botanical Mocktail Workshop

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers, Winter Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults

Curious about Dry January and ready to give it a try? Interested in creating fun non-alcoholic drinks? Ready to craft your own little “vacation in a glass” using botanicals and herbs you can easily access or even grow yourself?

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers, Winter Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about Dry January and ready to give it a try? Interested in creating fun non-alcoholic drinks? Ready to craft your own little “vacation in a glass” using botanicals and herbs you can easily access or even grow yourself?

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Vision Board Bash

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Kick off the new year with creativity and intention! Join us for a fun and inspiring Vision Board Bash. We will have canvases, magazines, stickers, and more supplies.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off the new year with creativity and intention! Join us for a fun and inspiring Vision Board Bash. We will have canvases, magazines, stickers, and more supplies.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults

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

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Coffee Breaks: Road Scholars

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Winter Reading Program
Age Group:
Seniors

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Winter Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Kids Code Club: Stack 'em Smurfs Game

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

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!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Beginners' Crocheting with Rachael: Kids (7-12 years)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

Want to learn how to crochet? Join Rachael as she teaches you the basics of crocheting! If you’ve never picked up a crochet hook, this is the perfect class for you. All materials will be provided. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn how to crochet? Join Rachael as she teaches you the basics of crocheting! If you’ve never picked up a crochet hook, this is the perfect class for you. All materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Trivia at Beggars Pizza

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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). Form a powerhouse team or play by yourself for prizes!

Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
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). Form a powerhouse team or play by yourself for prizes!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mobile Blood Drive

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Non-Library Group, Outreach, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

There's a blood shortage—donate! Blood donations will be in the mobile Versiti bus parked in the Library's parking lot.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Non-Library Group, Outreach, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens

Ages 5-12.  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.&nbs

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.  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.&nbs

This event is in the "Teens" group

Link Up @ the Library

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Teen Scene at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Stuffie Pet Clinic

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 2-10. Is your stuffed animal ready for a check-up? Bring your favorite plush friend to the Stuffie Clinic!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-10. Is your stuffed animal ready for a check-up? Bring your favorite plush friend to the Stuffie Clinic!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Stuffie Sleepover Drop Off

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Ages 2-10. Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library!  Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-10. Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library!  Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel for Beginners

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program, learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features. We will use it to create reports that need calculations and charts.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program, learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features. We will use it to create reports that need calculations and charts.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

D&D Kids Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
School-Age Kids

3rd-7th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-7th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Craft & Create: Personalized Door Hangers

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens

4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Personalized Door Hangers

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Personalized Door Hangers

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Winter Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Take some time for yourself at the library! Each Tranquil Tuesday will feature a variety of mindfulness and relaxation activities.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Winter Reading Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the library! Each Tranquil Tuesday will feature a variety of mindfulness and relaxation activities.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Kindness Club: Hug Monsters

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Hug Monsters

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Hug Monsters

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Laser Cutting with xTools: Bucket List Map

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn different projects you can create using the laser cutter. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn different projects you can create using the laser cutter. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults

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!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

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!