This event is in the "PreK" group On Our Own Monday, May 4, 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 May 4 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Laser Cutting with xTools: Teacher Sticky Note Holder Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults Learn different projects you can create using the laser cutter. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Laser Cutting with xTools: Teacher Sticky Note Holder 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Learn different projects you can create using the laser cutter.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Interview Tactics Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room B at Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career Age Group: Teens, Adults Are you up to date on interview etiquette? Learn the tips and tricks on successful interviewing to gain confidence and land your dream job. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Interview Tactics 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career Event Details: Are you up to date on interview etiquette? Learn the tips and tricks on successful interviewing to gain confidence and land your dream job.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies" group Baby & Me Storytime Tuesday, May 5, 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 May 5 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 Before You Call the HVAC Contractor Tuesday, May 5, 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 May 5 2026 Tue Before You Call the HVAC Contractor 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, May 5, 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 May 5 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, May 6, 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 May 6 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, May 6, 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 May 6 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 "Adults" 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 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 "Toddlers" group Toddler Storytime Thursday, May 7, 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 May 7 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 "Seniors" group Senior Coffee Breaks: Meet & Greet with Healthcare Plus Senior Care Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Seniors Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee! Each coffee break will begin with a half hour of coffee and social time followed by a presentation or activity at 11 AM. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group May 7 2026 Thu Senior Coffee Breaks: Meet & Greet with Healthcare Plus Senior Care 10:30am–12:30pm Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee! Each coffee break will begin with a half hour of coffee and social time followed by a presentation or activity at 11 AM.
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, May 7, 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 May 7 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Knit Happens! Thursday, May 7, 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 May 7 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Play-Doh Playtime Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group May 8 2026 Fri Play-Doh Playtime 9:30am–10:00am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mobile Blood Drive Friday, May 8, 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 May 8 2026 Fri 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 "Toddlers" group Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group May 8 2026 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Student D&D: Escape Hadar's Hunger One Shot Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Teens, Adults “Welcome, traveler, to the Crooked Hearth Tavern! You've probably been here before.. a multidimensional checkpoint to quickly move between realms. Wait, don't open that door! You'll be transported to-! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 2026 Sat Student D&D: Escape Hadar's Hunger One Shot 12:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: “Welcome, traveler, to the Crooked Hearth Tavern! You've probably been here before.. a multidimensional checkpoint to quickly move between realms. Wait, don't open that door! You'll be transported to-!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafting with the Cricut: Paper Flower Boquet Sign Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Teens, Adults Let's use the Cricut Maker 3 to make paper, vinyl, or heat transfer projects. This month, we will be making Paper Flower Bouquet Signs on wood plaques. All materials will be provided. 1 sign per patron. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Crafting with the Cricut: Paper Flower Boquet Sign 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Let's use the Cricut Maker 3 to make paper, vinyl, or heat transfer projects. This month, we will be making Paper Flower Bouquet Signs on wood plaques. All materials will be provided. 1 sign per patron.
This event is in the "Adults" group Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room B at Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Artificial intelligence shows up in everything from driving directions to image filters—but how do you know when it’s actually useful, and when it might lead you astray? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Artificial intelligence shows up in everything from driving directions to image filters—but how do you know when it’s actually useful, and when it might lead you astray?
This event is in the "Adults" group Fiction Book Club (Community Group) Wednesday, May 13, 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 May 13 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia at Beggars Pizza Thursday, May 14, 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 May 14 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Singer Songwriter Concert with Dave Rudolf Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Presenters & Performers Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults, Seniors If you want to sing out, sing out with us at the Library! Come enjoy this concert and even sing along to your favorite tunes from premier songwriters of the 60s and 70s. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group May 16 2026 Sat Singer Songwriter Concert with Dave Rudolf 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages, Teens, Adults, Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Presenters & Performers Registration Required Event Details: If you want to sing out, sing out with us at the Library! Come enjoy this concert and even sing along to your favorite tunes from premier songwriters of the 60s and 70s.
This event is in the "Seniors" group Phone Basics with Tech Tutors Monday, May 18, 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 May 18 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, May 18, 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 May 18 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.