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Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Movies, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring t...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Movies, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
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 hou...

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

March Madness: Turn in Your Brackets

All Day 2/24 - 3/2
Online
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!Each week, vote for your favorite titles as a brand-new selection of one-word books batt...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Takeover After Hours

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do not miss this opportunity to take over the library - after hours! Enjoy an evening where the impossible - laser tag, capture the flag, hide 'n seek - INSIDE THE LIBRARY - become...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do not miss this opportunity to take over the library - after hours! Enjoy an evening where the impossible - laser tag, capture the flag, hide 'n seek - INSIDE THE LIBRARY - becomes possible! Pizza and ice cream will be served.
 

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

Girl Power Swag

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-13  Who run the world? Girls! Bring your own blank t-shirt or canvas tote (100% cotton), pick a girl power vinyl decal (see attachments in description), and leave with ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 8-13  Who run the world? Girls!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

March Madness: Sweet Sixteen

All Day 3/3 - 3/9
Online
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!Each week, vote for your favorite titles as a brand-new selection of one-word books batt...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/3 - 3/31
Online
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all poets: Let’s celebrate National Poetry Month together!The New Lenox Public Library will be hosting a poetry contest to highlight your creativity. Submit a poem on any t...

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event, Virtual
Event Details:

Calling all poets: Let’s celebrate National Poetry Month together!

The New Lenox Public Library will be hosting a poetry contest to highlight your creativity. Submit a poem on any topic and in a style of your choosing.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Education & Skills, Illinois Libraries Present, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetariu...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Education & Skills, Illinois Libraries Present, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

March Madness: Elite Eight

All Day 3/10 - 3/16
Online
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!Each week, vote for your favorite titles as a brand-new selection of one-word books batt...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

March Madness: Final Four

All Day 3/17 - 3/23
Online
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!Each week, vote for your favorite titles as a brand-new selection of one-word books batt...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors
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 series focuses on device use and na...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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, March 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors
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 series focuses on device use and na...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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, March 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors
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 series focuses on device use and na...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
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 hou...

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Documentary Screening: 9 to 5: The Story of a Movement

All Day 3/21 - 3/23
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, History & Genealogy, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home! The documentary highlights the creation of the 9to5 movement, established to fight for workplace equity and again...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, History & Genealogy, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

March Madness: Championship

All Day 3/24 - 3/30
Online
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!Each week, vote for your favorite titles as a brand-new selection of one-word books batt...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!

This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Event Details:

Birth-6 This program is for children who have completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.  Graduates will be congratulated, and refreshments, snacks, and sweet treat...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Birth-6 This program is for children who have completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.  Graduates will be congratulated, and refreshments, snacks, and sweet treats will be available.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

After Hours Teen Switch Tournament

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's take gaming competition to the next level! Join other teens and members of our Teen Advisory Group in a Switch Tournament. We will be playing Super Smash Bros. Players will c...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Let's take gaming competition to the next level! Join other teens and members of our Teen Advisory Group in a Switch Tournament. We will be playing Super Smash Bros. Players will compete in several brackets until a winner is determined.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
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 hou...

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Café

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Wrap up and reflect on National Poetry Month with a poetry café. Read your favorite poem, share an original work, or just come and listen!Please keep prepared material appropriate ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Wrap up and reflect on National Poetry Month with a poetry café. Read your favorite poem, share an original work, or just come and listen!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.

Fairytale Formal

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Event Details:

Birth- 5 years  Come dressed your best to celebrate the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Make crafts, play games, and dance the day away! Enrollment in 1,000 Books Bef...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Birth- 5 years  Come dressed your best to celebrate the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Make crafts, play games, and dance the day away!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
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 hou...

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 "Seniors" group.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors
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 series focuses on device use and na...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors
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 series focuses on device use and na...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.