This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Tweens & Teens Chess Challenge 10:30am–1:30pm Tweens, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Tweens & Teens Chess Challenge 10:30am–1:30pm Tweens, Teens Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Dec 8 2025 Mon D&D Kids Club 6:30pm–7:30pm School-Age Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Dec 8 2025 Mon D&D Kids Club 6:30pm–7:30pm School-Age Kids Closed Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: School-Age Kids Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: 3rd-7th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.
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 "Toddlers" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.
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 "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Pride, Prejudice, and Pastries 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Pride, Prejudice, and Pastries 1:00pm–3:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Lady Jane Austen cordially invites you to an afternoon tea and film in celebration of her 250th birthday.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Dec 15 2025 Mon D&D Kids Club 6:30pm–7:30pm School-Age Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Dec 15 2025 Mon D&D Kids Club 6:30pm–7:30pm School-Age Kids Closed Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: School-Age Kids Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: 3rd-7th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.
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 "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading!
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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Merry Grinchmas! 1:00pm–3:30pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Merry Grinchmas! 1:00pm–3:30pm Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Don't be a Grinch! Throw on your favorite holiday jammies, grab a snack, and cuddle up with a cozy blanket while watching "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian All Day Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian All Day Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY Event Details: Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 4 - 31 2026 Reaching for the Stars Winter Challenge All Day 1/4–1/31 Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 4 - 31 2026 Reaching for the Stars Winter Challenge All Day 1/4–1/31 Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Event Details: Reaching for the Stars is a winter reading program designed for teens and adults with disabilities who love books and movies.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 4 - 31 2026 Review to Win All Day 1/4–1/31 Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 4 - 31 2026 Review to Win All Day 1/4–1/31 Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event Event Details: Read, listen to or watch a book, audiobook, graphic novel, album, movie or TV show then submit a review to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances to win!
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 5 2026 Mon D&D Kids Club 6:30pm–7:30pm School-Age Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 5 2026 Mon D&D Kids Club 6:30pm–7:30pm School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: School-Age Kids Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: 3rd-7th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Chess Club for Kids 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens 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 Jan 7 2026 Wed Chess Club for Kids 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.
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.