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Knit Happens!

Thursday, May 21, 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
Registration Required
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Swap (Early Access)

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

Want early VIP access to our Puzzle Swap? 

Drop off a puzzle in advance at the Youth Services Desk to register for early entry at 10 am.*

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want early VIP access to our Puzzle Swap? 

Drop off a puzzle in advance at the Youth Services Desk to register for early entry at 10 am.*

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Puzzle Swap

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle, swap a puzzle! Join us for a puzzle swap at the Library. Bring a new or gently used puzzle in good condition, any size or piece count, with all its pieces and swap it! Don’t have a puzzle to trade?

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle, swap a puzzle! Join us for a puzzle swap at the Library. Bring a new or gently used puzzle in good condition, any size or piece count, with all its pieces and swap it! Don’t have a puzzle to trade?

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

I-PASS Assist Info Table

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The I-PASS team will be at the library to share information about the I-PASS Assist program for Illinois Tollway users. This program offers drivers the chance to have their Tollway fees and fines waived.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Non-Library Group
Event Details:

The I-PASS team will be at the library to share information about the I-PASS Assist program for Illinois Tollway users. This program offers drivers the chance to have their Tollway fees and fines waived.

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

Microsoft Excel: Basics

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features.

Special Registration Required: Sign up through Workforce Center of Will County. Registration dates may vary.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features.

Special Registration Required: Sign up through Workforce Center of Will County. Registration dates may vary.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Green text reads "Spice Club". Illustration of a spoon with ground spices surrounded by whole spices including peppers, cinnamon, vanilla, basil, garlic, shallot, and star anise.

Spice Club

06/01/2026 @ 4:00pm to 06/05/2026 @ 4:00pm
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Text reads: Argonne National Laboratory

Soil, Sky & AI: The Science of Rain and Weather with Argonne National Laboratory

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

If you want the seeds you planted to grow, you're going to need water. Rain is an essential ingredient in the lives of plants, so scientists are creating better tools to help understand and predict rainfall.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you want the seeds you planted to grow, you're going to need water. Rain is an essential ingredient in the lives of plants, so scientists are creating better tools to help understand and predict rainfall.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, June 3, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knit Happens!

Thursday, June 4, 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
Registration Required
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

Planting Seeds in the New World (Genealogy Club)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Did you know that many immigrants brought seeds with them when they made the journey to America? These seeds were an invaluable part of their heritage and future, too.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that many immigrants brought seeds with them when they made the journey to America? These seeds were an invaluable part of their heritage and future, too.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, June 10, 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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" 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

Summer Learning Challenge Kick-Off: Picnic & Plant-a-thon

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Nature & the Environment, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us for a picnic and plant-a-thon as we kick off Summer at the Library! Take part in our community planting day, enjoy live music, and cool off with a free sweet treat.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Nature & the Environment, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Join us for a picnic and plant-a-thon as we kick off Summer at the Library! Take part in our community planting day, enjoy live music, and cool off with a free sweet treat.

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

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

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

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

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

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

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

Intro to Laser Cutting & xTools

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn the ins-and-outs of how to use the Laser Cutter in The Studio. We will go over what the laser cutter can do, different projects you can create, and how to request an appointment. Want to design something yourself?

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

Learn the ins-and-outs of how to use the Laser Cutter in The Studio. We will go over what the laser cutter can do, different projects you can create, and how to request an appointment. Want to design something yourself?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club (Community Group)

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 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. 

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
Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, June 17, 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 "Adults" group

BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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, June 18, 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
Registration Required
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 "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

Family Trivia Night

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ages 6 & up with caregiver. Engage in friendly competition and test your wits with a variety of exciting trivia challenges that span literature, history, science, and more!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 & up with caregiver. Engage in friendly competition and test your wits with a variety of exciting trivia challenges that span literature, history, science, and more!

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

eReader Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to navigate e-readers and reading apps. Get help with your Kindle, Kobo, Nook and more, as well as library apps like Libby and Hoopla, available with your NLPL card.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to navigate e-readers and reading apps. Get help with your Kindle, Kobo, Nook and more, as well as library apps like Libby and Hoopla, available with your NLPL card.

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

eReader Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to navigate e-readers and reading apps. Get help with your Kindle, Kobo, Nook and more, as well as library apps like Libby and Hoopla, available with your NLPL card.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to navigate e-readers and reading apps. Get help with your Kindle, Kobo, Nook and more, as well as library apps like Libby and Hoopla, available with your NLPL card.

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

eReader Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to navigate e-readers and reading apps. Get help with your Kindle, Kobo, Nook and more, as well as library apps like Libby and Hoopla, available with your NLPL card.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to navigate e-readers and reading apps. Get help with your Kindle, Kobo, Nook and more, as well as library apps like Libby and Hoopla, available with your NLPL card.