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Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/1–3/30
Teens, Adults
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.

March Madness

All Day 3/9–3/15
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
March Madness 2026: To Be RED

Intermediate Excel

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Event Details:

Take your Excel skills to the next level with this hands-on intermediate Excel training designed for those who are ready to go beyond the basics.

Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience (Genealogy Club)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adults

Tuesday, March 10 | 6 - 7:30 PM

Meeting Room AB

Intro to Adobe Photoshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn photo editing techniques using basic tools and menu items. Please create a free Adobe account prior to coming to class at this link.

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!

Trivia at Beggars Pizza

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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!

March Madness

All Day 3/16–3/22
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
March Madness 2026: To Be RED

Sewing with Rachael: Apple Placement

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
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.

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. 

Business Book Club

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group, Job & Career
Event Details:

Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am.

No Sew: Sock Bunny

5:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th Grade & Up: Have you wanted to create a cozy companion but don't know how to sew? No problem! Learn how to make an adorable Sock Bunny—no sewing required. We'll provide all materials and tools.

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.

I-PASS Assist Info Table

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Non-Library Group
Event Details:

The I-PASS team will be at the library to share information about the I-PASS Assist program for Illinois Tollway users. This program offers drivers the chance to have their Tollway fees and fines waived.

Knit Happens!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
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?

Outreach at the Francis Field Winter Market

9:00am–1:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Keep an eye out for the library at the Francis Field Winter Market! We'll be handing out informational flyers and fun promotional items! Stop by, say hello, and grab some goodies. We can't wait to see you there!

March Madness

All Day 3/23–3/29
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
March Madness 2026: To Be RED

e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors

4:30pm–5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors

5:00pm–5:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors

5:30pm–6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Hearts & Crafts

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started! 

Easter Egg Flower Wreath

3:00pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library to make the cutest "flower" wreath with Easter Eggs! You will use plastic eggs to make flower shapes and then glue that to a wooden wreath board.

Easter Egg Flower Wreath

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library to make the cutest "flower" wreath with Easter Eggs! You will use plastic eggs to make flower shapes and then glue that to a wooden wreath board.

Let's Sublimate: Socks

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

With the SawGrass500, we can heat press an image or design onto different polyester-blended materials. 

This month, we will be sublimating on Socks. 1 pair of socks per patron.