This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Disability Care Partners: Programs with The Arc of Illinois 10:30am–11:30am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Disability Care Partners: Programs with The Arc of Illinois 10:30am–11:30am Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Skills Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an informational series designed for individuals with disabilities alongside those who support them, such as parents, family, and other care partners.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD 5:30pm–7:00pm All Ages Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD 5:30pm–7:00pm All Ages Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills Registration Required Event Details: Learn the ins-and-outs of The Studio's 3D printing process: how to find something to print, submit it to us, and pick up a finished design. Want to design something yourself? Learn how to make your own keychain design in TinkerCAD!
This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Genealogy Club: Headline DNA 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Genealogy Club: Headline DNA 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers Registration Required Event Details: With DNA making headlines as a key forensic tool, many want to know more about the science of crime-solving DNA analysis. What kind of DNA is this? How is it obtained? How is the DNA used?
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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers 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 Dec 11 2025 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Homeschool Hangout: 10:30am–11:30am Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Homeschool Hangout: 10:30am–11:30am Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: 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
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Link Up @ the Library 10:30am–11:30am Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Link Up @ the Library 10:30am–11:30am Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Scene Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 3:30pm–4:00pm Seniors Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 3:30pm–4:00pm Seniors Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event Registration Required 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:00pm–4:30pm Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:00pm–4:30pm Seniors Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event Registration Required 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:30pm–5:00pm Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:30pm–5:00pm Seniors Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event Registration Required 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 Dec 16 2025 Tue Finals Study BLITZ! 3:00pm–8:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Finals Study BLITZ! 3:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Event Details: 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*.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Finals Study BLITZ! 3:00pm–8:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Finals Study BLITZ! 3:00pm–8:00pm Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Event Details: 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*.
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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Dry and Delicious: Botanical Mocktail Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Dry and Delicious: Botanical Mocktail Workshop 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers Registration Required Event Details: Curious about Dry January and ready to give it a try? Interested in creating fun non-alcoholic drinks? Ready to craft your own little “vacation in a glass” using botanicals and herbs you can easily access or even grow yourself?
This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Senior Coffee Breaks 10:30am–12:30pm Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Senior Coffee Breaks 10:30am–12:30pm Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Trivia at Beggars Pizza 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Trivia at Beggars Pizza 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Homeschool Hangout 10:30am–11:30am Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Homeschool Hangout 10:30am–11:30am Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: 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
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Link Up @ the Library 10:30am–11:30am Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Link Up @ the Library 10:30am–11:30am Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Scene Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Microsoft Excel for Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Microsoft Excel for Beginners 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers Event Details: Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program, learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features. We will use it to create reports that need calculations and charts.
This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 3:30pm–4:00pm Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 3:30pm–4:00pm Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event Registration Required 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:00pm–4:30pm Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:00pm–4:30pm Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event Registration Required 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 Jan 19 2026 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:30pm–5:00pm Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:30pm–5:00pm Seniors Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event Registration Required 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Weird Wednesdays: The Roswell Effect 5:00pm–5:45pm Kids, School-Age Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Weird Wednesdays: The Roswell Effect 5:00pm–5:45pm Kids, School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity. THEME: The Roswell Effect
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Intro to Video Editing: Vacation Slideshow 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Intro to Video Editing: Vacation Slideshow 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon LinkedIn Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon LinkedIn Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers Event Details: Discover various tools to expand your network, including using social media outlets like LinkedIn to amplify your successes in job searching.