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Maker Day: DIY Aprons with Cathy

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn how to create an apron from a men’s shirt using guided steps with an instructor.

This is in partnership with Maker Day 2026.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create an apron from a men’s shirt using guided steps with an instructor.

This is in partnership with Maker Day 2026.

Maker Day: Illustration for Kids with Renee Galvin

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Teens

Read, Imagine, Create. Join Renee Galvin, the author of Paper Jam, as she teaches you how to draw one of her characters and how she creates a story. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read, Imagine, Create. Join Renee Galvin, the author of Paper Jam, as she teaches you how to draw one of her characters and how she creates a story. 

Jackson Pollock Painting with The Studio

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Come create a Jackson Pollock-style painting in The Studio. We provide the canvas and the paint, you provide the creativity!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create a Jackson Pollock-style painting in The Studio. We provide the canvas and the paint, you provide the creativity!

Sewing with Rachael: Basic Nine Patch Quilt Blocks

Monday, April 20, 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
Registration Required
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.

Hearts & Crafts

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
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! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: 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! 

Poetry Café

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Wrap up and reflect on National Poetry Month with a poetry café. Read your favorite poem, share an original work, or just come and listen!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wrap up and reflect on National Poetry Month with a poetry café. Read your favorite poem, share an original work, or just come and listen!

An image of a wooden block in the shape of paper with a wooden block in the shape of a pencil. There is a stack of sticky notes in the middle with the phrase, "Best Teacher Ever!"

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
Registration Required
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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
Registration Required
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-!

An image of vinyl in the shape of a mason jar with the text "Keep Blooming". There are multi-colored paper flowers glued at the top of the wooden sign.

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
Registration Required
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. 

Trivia Question Marks on Aqua Background

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
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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!

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
Registration Required
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.

“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.

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.

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
Registration Required
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.

An example of awkward art with a sunset background and buttons in the shape of flowers.

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
Registration Required
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.

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TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, May 21, 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!

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!

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.*

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?

Spring Finals Study Blitz

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

School's out for the summer...almost! Come to the Library for a fun place to study and to do some last minute finals prepping. Snacks will be available and goody bags will be distributed while supplies last!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Event Details:

School's out for the summer...almost! Come to the Library for a fun place to study and to do some last minute finals prepping. Snacks will be available and goody bags will be distributed while supplies last!

Mobile Blood Drive

Saturday, July 11, 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.

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.

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TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, September 17, 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!

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!

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TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, October 15, 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!

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!

Mobile Blood Drive

Saturday, November 7, 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.

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.