This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Laser Cutting with xTools: Teacher Sticky Note Holder Monday, May 4, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Laser Cutting with xTools: Teacher Sticky Note Holder 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Interview Tactics Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room B at Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career Age Group: Teens, Adults Are you up to date on interview etiquette? Learn the tips and tricks on successful interviewing to gain confidence and land your dream job. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Interview Tactics 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career Event Details: Are you up to date on interview etiquette? Learn the tips and tricks on successful interviewing to gain confidence and land your dream job.
This event is in the "Adults" group Before You Call the HVAC Contractor Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills Age Group: Adults Dan Findley returns with a new series breaking home maintenance into easy-to-follow sessions. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Before You Call the HVAC Contractor 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Skills Registration Required Event Details: Dan Findley returns with a new series breaking home maintenance into easy-to-follow sessions.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers, We (Community Group) Wednesday, May 6, 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 May 6 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Knit Happens! Thursday, May 7, 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 May 7 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 Friday, May 8, 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 May 8 2026 Fri 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Student D&D: Escape Hadar's Hunger One Shot Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Teens, Adults “Welcome, traveler, to the Crooked Hearth Tavern! You've probably been here before.. a multidimensional checkpoint to quickly move between realms. Wait, don't open that door! You'll be transported to-! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Student D&D: Escape Hadar's Hunger One Shot 12:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: “Welcome, traveler, to the Crooked Hearth Tavern! You've probably been here before.. a multidimensional checkpoint to quickly move between realms. Wait, don't open that door! You'll be transported to-!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafting with the Cricut: Paper Flower Boquet Sign Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults Let's use the Cricut Maker 3 to make paper, vinyl, or heat transfer projects. This month, we will be making Paper Flower Bouquet Signs on wood plaques. All materials will be provided. 1 sign per patron. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Crafting with the Cricut: Paper Flower Boquet Sign 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: Let's use the Cricut Maker 3 to make paper, vinyl, or heat transfer projects. This month, we will be making Paper Flower Bouquet Signs on wood plaques. All materials will be provided. 1 sign per patron.
This event is in the "Adults" group Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B at Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Artificial intelligence shows up in everything from driving directions to image filters—but how do you know when it’s actually useful, and when it might lead you astray? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Artificial intelligence shows up in everything from driving directions to image filters—but how do you know when it’s actually useful, and when it might lead you astray?
This event is in the "Adults" group Fiction Book Club (Community Group) Wednesday, May 13, 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 May 13 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia at Beggars Pizza Thursday, May 14, 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 May 14 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Singer Songwriter Concert with Dave Rudolf Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Presenters & Performers Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults, Seniors If you want to sing out, sing out with us at the Library! Come enjoy this concert and even sing along to your favorite tunes from premier songwriters of the 60s and 70s. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 16 2026 Sat Singer Songwriter Concert with Dave Rudolf 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages, Teens, Adults, Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Presenters & Performers Registration Required Event Details: If you want to sing out, sing out with us at the Library! Come enjoy this concert and even sing along to your favorite tunes from premier songwriters of the 60s and 70s.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group “Udderly” Adorable Highland Cow Take & Make Craft 05/18/2026 @ 4:00pm to 05/22/2026 @ 4:00pm Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY Age Group: Teens, Adults You will literally have a COW over this month's Take & Make. Pick up your kit to decorate the cutest Highland Cow Craft. You will be working with corrugated cardboard cutting out shapes, arranging them on a background and gluing them down. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 - 22 2026 “Udderly” Adorable Highland Cow Take & Make Craft 05/18/2026 @ 4:00pm–05/22/2026 @ 4:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY Event Details: You will literally have a COW over this month's Take & Make. Pick up your kit to decorate the cutest Highland Cow Craft. You will be working with corrugated cardboard cutting out shapes, arranging them on a background and gluing them down.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sewing with Rachael: Kleenex Keeper Monday, May 18, 2026 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. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Cancelled Sewing with Rachael: Kleenex Keeper 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Closed 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, May 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 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 Before You Call the Electrician Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills Age Group: Adults Dan Findley returns with a new series breaking home maintenance into easy-to-follow sessions. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Before You Call the Electrician 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Skills Registration Required Event Details: Dan Findley returns with a new series breaking home maintenance into easy-to-follow sessions.
This event is in the "Adults" group Business Book Club Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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 May 20 2026 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Awkward Art Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults Let's create something weird! In this program, you will be given a prompt and have to use various materials to create a piece of art. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 20 2026 Wed Awkward Art 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Let's create something weird! In this program, you will be given a prompt and have to use various materials to create a piece of art.
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers, We (Community Group) Wednesday, May 20, 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 May 20 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 21 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 "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 View Details Registration Required 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 May 23 2026 Sat Puzzle Swap (Early Access) 10:00am–11:00am All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Upcoming 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? View Details 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 May 23 2026 Sat Puzzle Swap 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 28 2026 Thu I-PASS Assist Info Table 3:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors 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 "Adults" 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 3 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.