Learn how to create an apron from a men’s shirt using guided steps with an instructor.

This is in partnership with Maker Day 2026.

Read, Imagine, Create. Join Renee Galvin, the author of Paper Jam, as she teaches you how to draw one of her characters and how she creates a story. 

Come create a Jackson Pollock-style painting in The Studio. We provide the canvas and the paint, you provide the creativity!

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! 

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!

Learn different projects you can create using the laser cutter. 

Are you up to date on interview etiquette? Learn the tips and tricks on successful interviewing to gain confidence and land your dream job.

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

“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-!

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. 

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!

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.

Let's create something weird! In this program, you will be given a prompt and have to use various materials to create a piece of art.

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!

Want early VIP access to our Puzzle Swap? 

Drop off a puzzle in advance at the Youth Services Desk to register for early entry at 10 am.*

Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle, swap a puzzle! Join us for a puzzle swap at the Library. Bring a new or gently used puzzle in good condition, any size or piece count, with all its pieces and swap it! Don’t have a puzzle to trade?

School's out for the summer...almost! Come to the Library for a fun place to study and to do some last minute finals prepping. Snacks will be available and goody bags will be distributed while supplies last!

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

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!

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.