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, 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. 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, 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! 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, 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 "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 Vacations, Staycations & Celebrations Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Special Event, Winter Reading Program Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Wondering where your next adventure should take you? Are you asking yourself, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Why not both! 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 Jan 31 2026 Sat Vacations, Staycations & Celebrations 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Special Event, Winter Reading Program Event Details: Wondering where your next adventure should take you? Are you asking yourself, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Why not both!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Spice Club Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Spice Club 4:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults 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 "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group No Sew Heart Pillow Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults Get cozy and creative in this fun, hands-on class! You'll learn how to make an adorable heart-shaped pillow—no sewing required. We'll provide all materials and tools. 1 pillow per patron. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon No Sew Heart Pillow 5:30pm–7:00pm All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults Full Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Get cozy and creative in this fun, hands-on class! You'll learn how to make an adorable heart-shaped pillow—no sewing required. We'll provide all materials and tools. 1 pillow per patron.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group The Language of Flowers: Floral Workshop Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Step into the romantic world of Victorian floriography! Discover how flowers were used to send secret messages. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 3 2026 Tue The Language of Flowers: Floral Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Step into the romantic world of Victorian floriography! Discover how flowers were used to send secret messages.
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Hawaii Fluid Art: Painting on Canvas Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Presenters & Performers Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Come create your very own painting in a completely new way! Presented by Hawaii Fluid art, learn what fluid art is and how you can create your own piece of art. Supplies and materials will be provided. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Hawaii Fluid Art: Painting on Canvas 6:00pm–7:30pm All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Full Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Presenters & Performers Registration Required Event Details: Come create your very own painting in a completely new way! Presented by Hawaii Fluid art, learn what fluid art is and how you can create your own piece of art. Supplies and materials will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group No Date Necessary: After-Hours Teen Valentine's Day Lock In Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teen Scene at Main Branch Program Type: Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Age Group: Teens Feeling pressured to find a date this Valentine's Day, but you're a broke teenager? No problem! We all know this holiday is the epitome of consumerism- save your money and come to the library for a free after-hours event! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 6 2026 Fri No Date Necessary: After-Hours Teen Valentine's Day Lock In 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Scene Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Feeling pressured to find a date this Valentine's Day, but you're a broke teenager? No problem! We all know this holiday is the epitome of consumerism- save your money and come to the library for a free after-hours event!
This event is in the "Teens" group ACT Digital Practice Test Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills Age Group: Teens Join us for a full-length digital ACT practice test at the Library, offered by Huntington Learning Center. The ACT is required for high school graduation in Illinois, and this is a great opportunity to prepare. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 7 2026 Sat ACT Digital Practice Test 10:00am–2:00pm Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & Skills Event Details: Join us for a full-length digital ACT practice test at the Library, offered by Huntington Learning Center. The ACT is required for high school graduation in Illinois, and this is a great opportunity to prepare.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Intro to Laser Cutting & xTools Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills 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 submit a request. Want to design something yourself? Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Intro to Laser Cutting & xTools 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills 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 submit a request. Want to design something yourself?
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: Teens & Adults Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Beginners' Crocheting with Rachael: Teens & Adults 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: 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 "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, February 13, 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 Register Now Registration Required 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 Feb 13 2026 Fri Homeschool Hangout 10:30am–11:30am Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Open 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, February 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Link Up @ the Library 10:30am–11:30am Teens 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sewing With Rachael: English Paper Piecing Heart Coasters Tuesday, February 17, 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Sewing With Rachael: English Paper Piecing Heart Coasters 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafting with the Cricut: Waterproof Stickers Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults Crafting with the Cricut classes and do-it-yourself kits use the Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut Explore Air to make a paper, vinyl, or heat transfer project. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Crafting with the Cricut: Waterproof Stickers 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: Crafting with the Cricut classes and do-it-yourself kits use the Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut Explore Air to make a paper, vinyl, or heat transfer project.
This event is in the "Teens" group TAG: Teen Advisory Group Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room B at Main Branch Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 19 2026 Thu TAG: Teen Advisory Group 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group March Madness: Turn in Your Brackets All Day 2/23 - 3/1 Online Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults March Madness 2026: To Be RED View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb-Mar 2026 March Madness: Turn in Your Brackets All Day 2/23–3/1 Teens, Adults Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual Event Details: March Madness 2026: To Be RED
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Hearts & Crafts Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Community Group, Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Hearts & Crafts 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Community Group, Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest All Day 3/1 - 3/30 Online Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults Calling all poets: Let’s celebrate National Poetry Month together!The New Lenox Public Library will be hosting a poetry contest to highlight your creativity. Submit a poem on any topic and in a style of your choosing. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 1 - 30 2026 Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest All Day 3/1–3/30 Teens, Adults Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event, Virtual Event Details: Calling all poets: Let’s celebrate National Poetry Month together!The New Lenox Public Library will be hosting a poetry contest to highlight your creativity. Submit a poem on any topic and in a style of your choosing.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group March Madness All Day 3/2 - 3/8 Online Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults March Madness 2026: To Be RED Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 - 8 2026 March Madness All Day 3/2–3/8 Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: March Madness 2026: To Be RED
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Seed Starter Kits 03/02/2026 @ 4:00pm to 03/05/2026 @ 8:00pm Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Take & Make / StudioDIY Age Group: Teens, Adults Spring is fast approaching, which means it's almost gardening season! Stop by the Adult & Teen Services desk and pick up a seed starting kit for your vegetable or herb garden. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 2 - 5 2026 Seed Starter Kits 03/02/2026 @ 4:00pm–03/05/2026 @ 8:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Take & Make / StudioDIY Event Details: Spring is fast approaching, which means it's almost gardening season! Stop by the Adult & Teen Services desk and pick up a seed starting kit for your vegetable or herb garden.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group March Madness All Day 3/9 - 3/15 Online Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults March Madness 2026: To Be RED Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 9 - 15 2026 March Madness All Day 3/9–3/15 Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: March Madness 2026: To Be RED
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia at Beggars Pizza Thursday, March 12, 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 Mar 12 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 "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, March 13, 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 Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Mar 13 2026 Fri Homeschool Hangout 10:30am–11:30am Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Upcoming 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