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 3/16 - 3/22 Online Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults March Madness 2026: To Be RED Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 16 - 22 2026 March Madness All Day 3/16–3/22 Teens, Adults Open 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 "Adults" group Mystery Book Club (Community Group) Tuesday, March 17, 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 Mar 17 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Craft & Create: Springtime Pinwheels Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making Age Group: Kids, Tweens 4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Springtime Pinwheels Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Tween Craft & Create: Springtime Pinwheels 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids, Tweens Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Kids, Tweens Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: 4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Springtime Pinwheels
This event is in the "Adults" group Business Book Club Wednesday, March 18, 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 Mar 18 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Kindness Club: Kindness Rocks Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Kindness Rocks Waitlist 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 Mar 18 2026 Wed Kindness Club: Kindness Rocks 5:00pm–5:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Kindness Rocks
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 No Sew: Sock Bunny Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors 4th Grade & Up: Have you wanted to create a cozy companion but don't know how to sew? No problem! Learn how to make an adorable Sock Bunny—no sewing required. We'll provide all materials and tools. Waitlist Register Now 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 Mar 18 2026 Wed No Sew: Sock Bunny 5:00pm–7:00pm All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: 4th Grade & Up: Have you wanted to create a cozy companion but don't know how to sew? No problem! Learn how to make an adorable Sock Bunny—no sewing required. We'll provide all materials and tools.
This event is in the "Adults" group RESCHEDULED Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience (Genealogy Club) Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Virtual (Live) at Online Program Type: History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual Age Group: Adults IMPORTANT UPDATE 3/13: This program has moved to VIRTUALAdultsTuesday, March 10 | 6 - 7:30 PMWednesday, March 18 | 6 - 7:30 PMMeeting Room BOnline Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 18 2026 Wed RESCHEDULED Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience (Genealogy Club) 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Online Room: Virtual (Live) Age Group: Adults Program Type: History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: IMPORTANT UPDATE 3/13: This program has moved to VIRTUALAdultsTuesday, March 10 | 6 - 7:30 PMWednesday, March 18 | 6 - 7:30 PMMeeting Room BOnline
This event is in the "Adults" group Writers, We (Community Group) Wednesday, March 18, 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 Mar 18 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Chess Club for Kids Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Meeting Room A at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program. Closed 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 Mar 18 2026 Wed Chess Club for Kids 6:30pm–7:15pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Closed Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group I-PASS Assist Info Table Thursday, March 19, 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 Mar 19 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 "Teens" group TAG: Teen Advisory Group Thursday, March 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 Mar 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 "School-Age Kids" group Kinder Drawin' Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Age Group: School-Age Kids Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month! Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Kinder Drawin' 5:30pm–6:00pm School-Age Kids Full Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: School-Age Kids Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Knit Happens! Thursday, March 19, 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 Mar 19 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 "Tweens" group Tween Afterhours: Game Night Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Cooking & Food, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Tweens Ages 8-12. When the library closes, the fun begins! Join us each month for a special afterhours program just for tweens. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Tween Afterhours: Game Night 4:30pm–6:00pm Tweens Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Cooking & Food, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12. When the library closes, the fun begins! Join us each month for a special afterhours program just for tweens.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Job Fair Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Job & Career, Special Event Age Group: Teens Are you a teen looking for your first job? Hoping to find a summer opportunity? Curious about part-time work, internships, or exploring your future career path? View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Teen Job Fair 10:00am–2:00pm Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Job & Career, Special Event Event Details: Are you a teen looking for your first job? Hoping to find a summer opportunity? Curious about part-time work, internships, or exploring your future career path?
This event is in the "All Ages" group Studio2Go: Paint by Numbers - Spring Eggs All Day 3/22 - 3/28 The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY Age Group: All Ages Stop by the Studio to pick up the craft of the month. We will provide all the materials you may need. March Theme: Paint by Numbers - Spring Eggs*While supplies lasts. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Mar 22 - 28 2026 Studio2Go: Paint by Numbers - Spring Eggs All Day 3/22–3/28 All Ages Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY Event Details: Stop by the Studio to pick up the craft of the month. We will provide all the materials you may need. March Theme: Paint by Numbers - Spring Eggs*While supplies lasts.
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 Outreach at the Francis Field Winter Market Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Keep an eye out for the library at the Francis Field Winter Market! We'll be handing out informational flyers and fun promotional items! Stop by, say hello, and grab some goodies. We can't wait to see you there! View Details Offsite Event 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 Mar 22 2026 Sun Outreach at the Francis Field Winter Market 9:00am–1:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Keep an eye out for the library at the Francis Field Winter Market! We'll be handing out informational flyers and fun promotional items! Stop by, say hello, and grab some goodies. We can't wait to see you there!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group March Madness All Day 3/23 - 3/29 Online Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults March Madness 2026: To Be RED Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 23 - 29 2026 March Madness All Day 3/23–3/29 Teens, Adults Open 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors Monday, March 23, 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 e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 23 2026 Mon e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors 4:30pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Open 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 e-readers and e-reader 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 e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors Monday, March 23, 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 better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 23 2026 Mon e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors 5:00pm–5:30pm Adults, Seniors Open 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 e-readers and e-reader 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 e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors Monday, March 23, 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 better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mar 23 2026 Mon e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors 5:30pm–6:00pm Adults, Seniors Open 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 e-readers and e-reader 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 Hearts & Crafts Monday, March 23, 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! 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 Mar 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: 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 Easter Egg Flower Wreath Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us at the library to make the cutest "flower" wreath with Easter Eggs! You will use plastic eggs to make flower shapes and then glue that to a wooden wreath board. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Easter Egg Flower Wreath 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Join us at the library to make the cutest "flower" wreath with Easter Eggs! You will use plastic eggs to make flower shapes and then glue that to a wooden wreath board.
