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Baby Splash Time

Tuesday, July 21, 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, July 21, 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 "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club (Community Group)

Tuesday, July 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. 

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

Naturally Crafty: Natural Tie-Dye Pillowcases

Tuesday, July 21, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Little Explorers Storytime

Wednesday, July 22, 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 "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
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Little Starr Farm Petting Zoo

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids

All Ages. Join us for an afternoon of animal fun with Little Starr Farm's Mobile Petting Zoo! Interact with furry barnyard friends such as bunnies, chickens, and a hedgehog in our Outdoor Naturescape.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages. Join us for an afternoon of animal fun with Little Starr Farm's Mobile Petting Zoo! Interact with furry barnyard friends such as bunnies, chickens, and a hedgehog in our Outdoor Naturescape.

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

Let's Go Fishin'!

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:30am
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   (July 9, 16, 23) 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   (July 9, 16, 23) 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

Park Pals

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer!  Join us at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer!  Join us at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun!

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

Cooks & Books: Waffles

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids

Ages 4-6. Join us for a tasty storytime adventure! Each week, we'll read a fun picture book together and then make a simple snack inspired by the story.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Join us for a tasty storytime adventure! Each week, we'll read a fun picture book together and then make a simple snack inspired by the story.

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

Cooking with Kyra: Carrot Patch Cookies

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge, Virtual
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack!

Theme: Carrot Patch Cookies

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack!

Theme: Carrot Patch Cookies

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

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

Friday, July 24, 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
Registration Required
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Summertime Crafternoon

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages Birth-8th grade with caregiver. Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts at the library! Supplies will be provided and adult supervision is required.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Ages Birth-8th grade with caregiver. Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts at the library! Supplies will be provided and adult supervision is required.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

Monday, July 27, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group

Growing Readers

Monday, July 27, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Pokémon Club

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

2nd-6th Grade. Calling all Pokémon trainers new and experienced! Do you want to be the very best? Join us to meet fellow trainers, play, trade, and learn the Pokémon Trading Card Game!

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

2nd-6th Grade. Calling all Pokémon trainers new and experienced! Do you want to be the very best? Join us to meet fellow trainers, play, trade, and learn the Pokémon Trading Card Game!

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

Baby Splash Time

Tuesday, July 28, 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, July 28, 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 "PreK" group

Books & Blossoms Storytime

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Little ones will dig into stories and creativity in this nature-themed program!

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

Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Little ones will dig into stories and creativity in this nature-themed program!

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

Family BINGO Night

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ages 4 & up with caregiver. Join us for a fun-filled Family BINGO Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.  Prizes will be awarded to winners of each round!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up with caregiver. Join us for a fun-filled Family BINGO Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.  Prizes will be awarded to winners of each round!

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

Little Explorers Storytime @ The Wildflower Farm

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids

Ages 3-6 with caregiver. Join us for a special Little Explorers Storytime at The Wildflower Farm! Stay after storytime to pick flowers and enjoy slides, jumpy pillow, train, animals, and other fun farm activities!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 with caregiver. Join us for a special Little Explorers Storytime at The Wildflower Farm! Stay after storytime to pick flowers and enjoy slides, jumpy pillow, train, animals, and other fun farm activities!

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

Tech Take-Apart

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 4-12 with caregiver. Ever wonder what's inside a video game controller? Curious to see how a computer works? Join us at the library as we uncover & discover the mysteries inside our favorite technology!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Ages 4-12 with caregiver. Ever wonder what's inside a video game controller? Curious to see how a computer works? Join us at the library as we uncover & discover the mysteries inside our favorite technology!

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

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, July 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Park Pals

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer!  Join us at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer!  Join us at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun!