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This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Holiday Gift Wrapping Station

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring in your gifts and use our wrapping supplies to finish your holiday to do list! We will have wrapping paper, tape, scissors, ribbon, and more! If you have extra wrapping ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Event Details:

Bring in your gifts and use our wrapping supplies to finish your holiday to do list! We will have wrapping paper, tape, scissors, ribbon, and more! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Outreach at Christmas in the Commons

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Look for the Library's Table at Christmas in the Commons! We will have games, prizes, and small crafts!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Look for the Library's Table at Christmas in the Commons! We will have games, prizes, and small crafts!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.

Sing-Along Favorites: Frozen

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Chil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

 

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

Business Book Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Job & Career, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am. Each month is a different book focused on building business, sales, leader...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Job & Career, Non-Library Group
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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Knit Happens!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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? Peek thro...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

Little Women: The Musical, An At-Home Experience

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In collaboration with BroadwayHD2 hr 23 min | Musicals | 2022Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

In collaboration with BroadwayHD
2 hr 23 min | Musicals | 2022

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

The Cozy

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough.  Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm m...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough. 

Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out atmosphere. 

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

Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian

All Day
Adult Tech Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print. Packets are available on...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
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 "Seniors" group.

Senior Coffee Breaks

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee!Each coffee break will begin with a half hour of coffee and social time fo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Event Details:

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

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

Knit Happens!

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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? Peek thro...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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.

Life-Size Candyland

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? Please register as a family; children...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Cooking & Food, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is also the producer and host of P...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Cooking & Food, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio and podcast work.

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

Tranquil Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the library! Each Tranquil Tuesday will feature a variety of drop-in mindfulness and relaxation activities, coloring pages, calm music, a craft an...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the library!

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

Business Book Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Job & Career, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am.Each month is a different book focused on building business, sales, leadership...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Job & Career, Non-Library Group
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 "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.

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Age Group:
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of our library’s 3D printing process. What are the limitations of 3D printing, how does it do the the work, and the fun things you can print. What you can do...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of our library’s 3D printing process. What are the limitations of 3D printing, how does it do the the work, and the fun things you can print.

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

Knit Happens!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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? Peek thro...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Birth - Pre-K" group.

Sing-Along Favorites: Mulan

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Chil...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors
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 series focuses on device use an...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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 "Seniors" group.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors
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 series focuses on device use an...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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 "Seniors" group.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors
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 series focuses on device use an...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Cozy

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough.  Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm m...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough. 

Every 4th Sunday of the month, we'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out atmosphere. 

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

Puzzle Racing: Adult/Teen Teams

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition. There will be two cate...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Puzzle Racing: Family Teams

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition. There will be two cate...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.

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

Knit Happens!

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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? Peek thro...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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?