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Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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!

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!

Pride, Prejudice, and Pastries

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Lady Jane Austen cordially invites you to an afternoon tea and film in celebration of her 250th birthday.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lady Jane Austen cordially invites you to an afternoon tea and film in celebration of her 250th birthday.

BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading!

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading!

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
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. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Reaching for the Stars is a winter reading program designed for teens and adults with disabilities who love books and movies. 

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
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! 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
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! 

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

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.

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, January 14, 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!

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!

RESCHEDULED: Geek Out!: Happy Holidays Party

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

4th -8th grade. This month's Geek Out will be a celebration for patrons who have attended 4 or more Geek Out sessions throughout the year!  Enjoy pizza, games, and vote for your favorite graphic novel read this year!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th -8th grade. This month's Geek Out will be a celebration for patrons who have attended 4 or more Geek Out sessions throughout the year!  Enjoy pizza, games, and vote for your favorite graphic novel read this year!

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

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.

Bluestem Readers Group: Swim Team by Christmas, Johnnie

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

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.

Romantasy Mixer

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Love dragons, fae, or anything romance? Meet fellow romantasy readers to talk about your favorite books and tropes, share what you’re reading, and create bracelets and bookmarks inspired by the genre.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love dragons, fae, or anything romance? Meet fellow romantasy readers to talk about your favorite books and tropes, share what you’re reading, and create bracelets and bookmarks inspired by the genre.

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, February 11, 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!

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!

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, February 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.

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.

BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading!

Bluestem Readers Group: Dogtown by Applegate, Katherine and Choldenko, Gennifer

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

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.

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, March 11, 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!

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!

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers 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.

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.

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, April 1, 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.

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.

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, April 8, 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!

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!

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

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.

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, April 29, 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.

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.

Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers 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.

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.