This event is in the "Tweens" group CANCELLED Tween Afterhours: Glow-in-the-Dark Putt Putt Friday, April 17, 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. Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Cancelled CANCELLED Tween Afterhours: Glow-in-the-Dark Putt Putt 4:30pm–6:00pm Tweens Closed 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Maker Day: Custom Candles with The Candle Vault Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Ignite your senses! Join Alex, the owner of The Candle Vault, as she gives a demonstration and instructs you how to make your own candle. Materials and supplies will be provided. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Maker Day: Custom Candles with The Candle Vault 10:30am–11:00am Teens, Adults, Seniors Full Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Ignite your senses! Join Alex, the owner of The Candle Vault, as she gives a demonstration and instructs you how to make your own candle. Materials and supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Maker Day: Building Miniature Bookcases with Cathy Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Learn how to create a miniature book case from every day and purchased materials. This case measures 3 x 5 inches and is complete with library ladder, painting, face out books and more. 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Maker Day: Building Miniature Bookcases with Cathy 11:00am–11:30am Teens, Adults, Seniors Open Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create a miniature book case from every day and purchased materials. This case measures 3 x 5 inches and is complete with library ladder, painting, face out books and more.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Maker Day: Ceramic Painting with Ceramic Creations Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Paint a ceramic piece with an instructor using a guided step-by-step process. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Maker Day: Ceramic Painting with Ceramic Creations 11:30am–12:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Full Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Paint a ceramic piece with an instructor using a guided step-by-step process.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Maker Day: DIY Aprons with Cathy 12:30pm–1:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Open 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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. 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 "Teens" group Apr 18 2026 Sat Maker Day: Illustration for Kids with Renee Galvin 12:30pm–1:00pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Teens Waitlist 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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! Waitlist 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 Apr 18 2026 Sat Jackson Pollock Painting with The Studio 1:00pm–1:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Waitlist 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!
This event is in the "PreK" group On Our Own Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Age Group: PreK Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "PreK" group Apr 20 2026 Mon On Our Own 10:30am–11:00am PreK Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: PreK Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.
This event is in the "Seniors" group Phone Basics with Tech Tutors Monday, April 20, 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 Apr 20 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, April 20, 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 Apr 20 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Art Club: Spring Blossoms Monday, April 20, 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: Spring Blossoms 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon Art Club: Spring Blossoms 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: Spring Blossoms
This event is in the "Seniors" group Phone Basics with Tech Tutors Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:30pm–5:00pm 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 2026 Mon Cancelled Sewing with Rachael: Basic Nine Patch Quilt Blocks 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Closed 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group D&D Kids Club Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Storytime Room 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 Apr 20 2026 Mon D&D Kids Club 6:30pm–7:30pm School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room 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.
New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Board Room at Main Branch Apr 20 2026 Mon New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Board Room
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group Baby & Me Storytime Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Kids, Babies Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver. This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Baby & Me Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Kids, Babies Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Babies Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver. This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club (Community Group) Tuesday, April 21, 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 Apr 21 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 "Adults" group Before You Call the Drywaller or Painter Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills Age Group: Adults Dan Findley returns with a new series breaking home maintenance into easy-to-follow sessions. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Before You Call the Drywaller or Painter 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Skills Registration Required Event Details: Dan Findley returns with a new series breaking home maintenance into easy-to-follow sessions.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Pajama Time Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Apr 21 2026 Tue Pajama Time 7:00pm–7:30pm Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Music Makers Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Music Makers 9:00am–9:30am Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Music Makers Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Music Makers 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Toddler Storytime Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Toddler Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Stay & Play Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group On Our Own Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Apr 23 2026 Thu On Our Own 1:00pm–1:30pm Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.
