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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.*

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

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?

Building Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Main Branch

The library building is closed for Memorial Day, but our online collection is always available!

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for Memorial Day, but our online collection is always available!

This event is in the "Teens" group

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!

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

I-PASS Assist Info Table

Thursday, May 28, 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.

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

Microsoft Excel: Basics

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features.

Special Registration Required: Sign up through Workforce Center of Will County. Registration dates may vary.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features.

Special Registration Required: Sign up through Workforce Center of Will County. Registration dates may vary.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Green text reads "Spice Club". Illustration of a spoon with ground spices surrounded by whole spices including peppers, cinnamon, vanilla, basil, garlic, shallot, and star anise.

Spice Club

06/01/2026 @ 4:00pm to 06/05/2026 @ 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.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Text reads: Argonne National Laboratory

Soil, Sky & AI: The Science of Rain and Weather with Argonne National Laboratory

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

If you want the seeds you planted to grow, you're going to need water. Rain is an essential ingredient in the lives of plants, so scientists are creating better tools to help understand and predict rainfall.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you want the seeds you planted to grow, you're going to need water. Rain is an essential ingredient in the lives of plants, so scientists are creating better tools to help understand and predict rainfall.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Stack of anthologies written by New Lenox Writers Group

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, June 3, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Social Hour with the Plainfield Pride Young Adult Group

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Come hang with at the library with Plainfield Pride! This teen-designated social hour will include name tags, icebreaker activities, and an opportunity to get to know other folks in your area. Everyone is welcome here!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang with at the library with Plainfield Pride! This teen-designated social hour will include name tags, icebreaker activities, and an opportunity to get to know other folks in your area. Everyone is welcome here!

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

Knit Happens!

Thursday, June 4, 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
Registration Required
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 "Toddlers" group
Image of a grey stone with hand prints, gem stones, and the names "Lilly" and "Asher".

Hand Print Stepping Stones

Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Toddlers

Ages 3-5: Let's make a lasting memory for your outdoor space! Join us in the Studio to create concrete stepping stones that you can personalize with various materials. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5: Let's make a lasting memory for your outdoor space! Join us in the Studio to create concrete stepping stones that you can personalize with various materials. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids

All Ages.  Stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages.  Stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family.  

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

Chalk the Walk

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Commons Circle Drive at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids

All Ages.  Bring your creativity and help us make our sidewalk pop with color this summer!  

Weather permitting.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages.  Bring your creativity and help us make our sidewalk pop with color this summer!  

Weather permitting.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group

Growing Readers

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK

Ages 4-6. Grow and learn at this storytime specifically for preschoolers!  Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, and then wrap it all up with a fun craft! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Grow and learn at this storytime specifically for preschoolers!  Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, and then wrap it all up with a fun craft! 

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

D&D Kids Club

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
School-Age Kids

3rd-7th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-7th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Let's Go Fishin'!

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Circle Drive at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
School-Age Kids

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (June 8, 15, 22) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (June 8, 15, 22) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Splash Time

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Babies

Ages 8-20 months with caregiver.  Bring your baby to splish & splash at the library!  We'll have water toys, baby pools, sprinklers, and bubbles for you and Baby to enjoy!  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-20 months with caregiver.  Bring your baby to splish & splash at the library!  We'll have water toys, baby pools, sprinklers, and bubbles for you and Baby to enjoy!  

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Splash Time

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Babies

Ages 8-20 months with caregiver.  Bring your baby to splish & splash at the library!  We'll have water toys, baby pools, sprinklers, and bubbles for you and Baby to enjoy!  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-20 months with caregiver.  Bring your baby to splish & splash at the library!  We'll have water toys, baby pools, sprinklers, and bubbles for you and Baby to enjoy!  

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Naturally Crafty: Dried Flower Resin Keychains

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 8-12. Join us in the Outdoor Naturescape to create nature-inspired crafts featuring natural and repurposed materials! In the even of inclement weather, program will be relocated to the Storytime Room.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Join us in the Outdoor Naturescape to create nature-inspired crafts featuring natural and repurposed materials! In the even of inclement weather, program will be relocated to the Storytime Room.

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

Planting Seeds in the New World (Genealogy Club)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Did you know that many immigrants brought seeds with them when they made the journey to America? These seeds were an invaluable part of their heritage and future, too.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that many immigrants brought seeds with them when they made the journey to America? These seeds were an invaluable part of their heritage and future, too.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Little Explorers Storytime

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers

Ages 3-6 with caregiver. Enjoy storytime in the library’s Outdoor Naturescape followed by a nature walk! Bring strollers, water bottle & sunscreen to beat the heat!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 with caregiver. Enjoy storytime in the library’s Outdoor Naturescape followed by a nature walk! Bring strollers, water bottle & sunscreen to beat the heat!

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, June 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
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

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, June 10, 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!