This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Holiday Gift Wrapping Station All Day 12/1 - 12/23 The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Bring your holiday gifts to The Studio and wrap them for free! We'll supply the wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and ribbon. You supply the gifts and creativity. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 1 - 23 2025 Holiday Gift Wrapping Station All Day 12/1–12/23 All Ages, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts & Making Event Details: Bring your holiday gifts to The Studio and wrap them for free! We'll supply the wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and ribbon. You supply the gifts and creativity.
This event is in the "Adults" group Disability Care Partners: Programs with The Arc of Illinois Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills Age Group: Adults Join us for an informational series designed for individuals with disabilities alongside those who support them, such as parents, family, and other care partners. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Disability Care Partners: Programs with The Arc of Illinois 10:30am–11:30am Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Skills Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an informational series designed for individuals with disabilities alongside those who support them, such as parents, family, and other care partners.
This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Club: Headline DNA Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers Age Group: Adults With DNA making headlines as a key forensic tool, many want to know more about the science of crime-solving DNA analysis. What kind of DNA is this? How is it obtained? How is the DNA used? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Genealogy Club: Headline DNA 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers Registration Required Event Details: With DNA making headlines as a key forensic tool, many want to know more about the science of crime-solving DNA analysis. What kind of DNA is this? How is it obtained? How is the DNA used?
This event is in the "Adults" group Fiction Book Club (Community Group) Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Fiction Book Club (Community Group) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Beginners' Crocheting with Rachael: All Ages Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Beginners' Crocheting with Rachael: All Ages 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors 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 "Adults" group Pride, Prejudice, and Pastries Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Age Group: Adults Lady Jane Austen cordially invites you to an afternoon tea and film in celebration of her 250th birthday. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Pride, Prejudice, and Pastries 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Lady Jane Austen cordially invites you to an afternoon tea and film in celebration of her 250th birthday.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sewing with Rachael: Christmas Tree Ornaments Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults Want to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain a variety of sewing skills with a machine or by hand. We recommend learning on your own sewing machine. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Sewing with Rachael: Christmas Tree Ornaments 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain a variety of sewing skills with a machine or by hand. We recommend learning on your own sewing machine.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club (Community Group) Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room at Main Branch Program Type: Community Group Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Mystery Book Club (Community Group) 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Group Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Business Book Club Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am Conference Room at Main Branch Program Type: Community Group, Job & Career Age Group: Adults Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Business Book Club 9:30am–11:00am Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Group, Job & Career Event Details: Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am.
This event is in the "Adults" group BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Off Site Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Adults 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! Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Knit Happens! Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Knit Happens! 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required 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?
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian All Day Main Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY Age Group: Adults, Seniors Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian All Day Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Main Branch 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 4 - 31 2026 Reaching for the Stars Winter Challenge All Day 1/4–1/31 Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 4 - 31 2026 Review to Win All Day 1/4–1/31 Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event 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 "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 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? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Dry and Delicious: Botanical Mocktail Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Vision Board Bash 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 7 2026 Wed 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.
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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Trivia at Beggars Pizza 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Cancelled Mobile Blood Drive 10:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Microsoft Excel for Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers 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 "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 Age Group: Adults, Seniors Take some time for yourself at the library! Each Tranquil Tuesday will feature a variety of mindfulness and relaxation activities. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Tranquil Tuesdays 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment 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 "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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Fiction Book Club (Community Group) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Knit Happens! Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Knit Happens! 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required 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?
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mobile Blood Drive (New Date) Friday, January 16, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Mobile Blood Drive (New Date) 10:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults 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.