This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia at Beggars Pizza Thursday, January 8, 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 Jan 8 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mobile Blood Drive Friday, January 9, 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. Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Cancelled Mobile Blood Drive 10:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults 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.
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, January 9, 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 Jan 9 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
This event is in the "Teens" group Link Up @ the Library Friday, January 9, 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 Jan 9 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 "Kids" group Stuffie Pet Clinic Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Age Group: Kids Ages 2-10. Is your stuffed animal ready for a check-up? Bring your favorite plush friend to the Stuffie Clinic! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Stuffie Pet Clinic 1:00pm–3:00pm Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2-10. Is your stuffed animal ready for a check-up? Bring your favorite plush friend to the Stuffie Clinic!
This event is in the "Kids" group Stuffie Sleepover Drop Off Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Age Group: Kids Ages 2-10. Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library! Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Stuffie Sleepover Drop Off 1:00pm–4:00pm Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Kids Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2-10. Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library! Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more!
This event is in the "Adults" group Microsoft Excel for Beginners Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room B at Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers Age Group: Adults Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program, learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features. We will use it to create reports that need calculations and charts. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Microsoft Excel for Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers Event Details: Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program, learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features. We will use it to create reports that need calculations and charts.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group D&D Kids Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 12 2026 Mon D&D Kids Club 6:30pm–7:30pm School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: School-Age Kids Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Craft & Create: Personalized Door Hangers Tuesday, January 13, 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: Personalized Door Hangers Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Tween Craft & Create: Personalized Door Hangers 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids, Tweens Upcoming 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: Personalized Door Hangers
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tranquil Tuesdays Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Adults, Seniors Take some time for yourself at the library! Each Tranquil Tuesday will feature a variety of mindfulness and relaxation activities. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Tranquil Tuesdays 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Take some time for yourself at the library! Each Tranquil Tuesday will feature a variety of mindfulness and relaxation activities.
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: Hug Monsters Wednesday, January 14, 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: Hug Monsters 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Kindness Club: Hug Monsters 5:00pm–5:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming 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: Hug Monsters
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, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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. 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Chess Club for Kids 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Fiction Book Club (Community Group) 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group TAG: Teen Advisory Group Thursday, January 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! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 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, January 15, 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Kinder Drawin' 5:30pm–6:00pm School-Age Kids Upcoming 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, January 15, 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 Jan 15 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mobile Blood Drive (New Date) Friday, January 16, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Mobile Blood Drive (New Date) 10:00am–2:00pm Teens, Adults 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group Tween Afterhours: Time Travelers' Night Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Tween Afterhours: Time Travelers' Night 4:00pm–6:00pm Tweens Upcoming 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Pee-Wee Picasso Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Ages 0-2.5 years with caregiver. Join us for a special creative playtime just for our youngest library friends! Pee-Wee Picasso is all about process-based art — no instructions, no expectations, and no “right” way to create. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Pee-Wee Picasso 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Ages 0-2.5 years with caregiver. Join us for a special creative playtime just for our youngest library friends! Pee-Wee Picasso is all about process-based art — no instructions, no expectations, and no “right” way to create.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group Parent Playdate Monday, January 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Birth - Pre-K Ages 0-5. Looking for a chance to connect with other parents while your little ones play? Join us for our Parent Playdate, a relaxed, come-as-you-are gathering where caregivers can enjoy coffee, conversation, and community. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Parent Playdate 9:00am–10:30am Birth - Pre-K Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Birth - Pre-K Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Ages 0-5. Looking for a chance to connect with other parents while your little ones play? Join us for our Parent Playdate, a relaxed, come-as-you-are gathering where caregivers can enjoy coffee, conversation, and community.
This event is in the "Seniors" group Phone Basics with Tech Tutors Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Conference Room at Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event Age Group: Seniors Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 3:30pm–4:00pm Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.
This event is in the "Seniors" group Phone Basics with Tech Tutors Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Conference Room at Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event Age Group: Seniors Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:00pm–4:30pm Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Learn to better navigate your smartphones and 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 Paper Straw Heart Art (Take & Make Kit) 01/19/2026 @ 4:00pm to 01/23/2026 @ 4:00pm Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY Age Group: Teens, Adults Nothing says Valentine's Day like a homemade gift. Tell your sweetheart or your gal pals just how much you think of them this Valentine's Day Season! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 - 23 2026 Paper Straw Heart Art (Take & Make Kit) 01/19/2026 @ 4:00pm–01/23/2026 @ 4:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY Event Details: Nothing says Valentine's Day like a homemade gift. Tell your sweetheart or your gal pals just how much you think of them this Valentine's Day Season!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Art Club: Georgia Okeefe Inspired Poppies Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm Online Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens 1st-6th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Georgia Okeefe Inspired Poppies 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon Art Club: Georgia Okeefe Inspired Poppies 4:30pm–4:45pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Online Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: 1st-6th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Georgia Okeefe Inspired Poppies