Players will compete within their respective age groups (9-13 & 14-18), with every participant recognized for their efforts and the top three in each section receiving special awards.

Want to learn how to crochet? Join Rachael as she teaches you the basics of crocheting! If you’ve never picked up a crochet hook, this is the perfect class for you. All materials will be provided. 

Ages 5-12.  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs

Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.

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.

Knock out your finals prep at the Library! Drop by Meeting Room A for snacks, and de-stress activities then hang out in Meeting Room B for group studying; no registration necessary*. 

Knock out your finals prep at the Library! Drop by Meeting Room A for snacks, and de-stress activities then hang out in Meeting Room B for group studying; no registration necessary*. 

Kick off the new year with creativity and intention! Join us for a fun and inspiring Vision Board Bash. We will have canvases, magazines, stickers, and more supplies.

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!

Ages 5-12.  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs

Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.

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!

There's a blood shortage—donate! Blood donations will be in the mobile Versiti bus parked in the Library's parking lot.

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.

We’ll use the SawGrass500 to create a design in CreativeStudio, print it, and heat transfer it onto an item.

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! 

Join author, UK travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident Claire Evans for a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS and Netflix.

Learn how to edit videos together, create photo slideshows, add music, and other basic editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro. This class is beginner friendly and no prior knowledge is necessary.

Bored in the house and in the house bored? Us too. January is cold and unforgiving; school just started back up and this midwestern weather is absolutely unpredictable.