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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Sewing with Rachael: Mini Snowman Quilt (Beginner & Intermediate) 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Sewing with Rachael: Mini Snowman Quilt (Beginner & Intermediate) 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 19 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 19 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 "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Mystery Book Club (Community Group) 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 20 2026 Tue 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue RESCHEDULED: Geek Out!: Happy Holidays Party 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue RESCHEDULED: Geek Out!: Happy Holidays Party 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: 4th -8th grade. This month's Geek Out will be a celebration for patrons who have attended 4 or more Geek Out sessions throughout the year! Enjoy pizza, games, and vote for your favorite graphic novel read this year!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Family Trivia Night 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 20 2026 Tue Family Trivia Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6 and up with a caregiver. Engage in friendly competition and test your wits with a variety of exciting trivia challenges that span literature, history, science, and more.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Business Book Club 9:30am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 21 2026 Wed I-PASS Assist Info Table 3:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 21 2026 Wed 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Writers, We (Community Group) 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 21 2026 Wed 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 21 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 21 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Cooking With Kyra: Snowy Day Snack Mix 4:30pm–4:45pm Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Cooking With Kyra: Snowy Day Snack Mix 4:30pm–4:45pm Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Online Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Snowy Day Snack Mix
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Bluestem Readers Group: Swim Team by Christmas, Johnnie 5:30pm–6:15pm Kids, School-Age Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Bluestem Readers Group: Swim Team by Christmas, Johnnie 5:30pm–6:15pm Kids, School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing Registration Required Event Details: 3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Let's Sublimate: Luggage Tags 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Let's Sublimate: Luggage Tags 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: We’ll use the SawGrass500 to create a design in CreativeStudio, print it, and heat transfer it onto an item.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Family BINGO Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Family BINGO Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4 & up with caregiver. Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Jan 26 2026 Mon STEAM Studio: Spectacular Snowflakes 4:30pm–5:15pm 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 26 2026 Mon STEAM Studio: Spectacular Snowflakes 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: 1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Hearts & Crafts 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Hearts & Crafts 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Community Group, 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Great British Baking Tour 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Great British Baking Tour 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Online Room: Virtual (Live) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Virtual Event Details: 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.
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 "Teens" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Midwinter Murder Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Midwinter Murder Movie 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Vacations, Staycations & Celebrations 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Vacations, Staycations & Celebrations 10:00am–2:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Special Event Event Details: Wondering where your next adventure should take you? Are you asking yourself, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Why not both!
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Feb 2 2026 Mon On Our Own 10:30am–11:00am Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Feb 2 2026 Mon On Our Own 10:30am–11:00am Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Spice Club 4:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Spice Club 4:00pm–4:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cooking & Food, Take & Make / StudioDIY Event Details: Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice.
This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon No Sew Heart Pillow 5:30pm–7:00pm All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 2 2026 Mon No Sew Heart Pillow 5:30pm–7:00pm All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Crafts & Making Registration Required Event Details: Get cozy and creative in this fun, hands-on class! You'll learn how to make an adorable heart-shaped pillow—no sewing required. We'll provide all materials and tools. 1 pillow per patron.