Featured Events

Maker Day: Custom Candles with The Candle Vault

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Branch

Program Type:

Crafts & Making

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ignite your senses! Join Alex, the owner of The Candle Vault, as she gives a demonstration and instructs you how to make your own candle. Materials and supplies will be provided. 

Maker Day: Building Miniature Bookcases with Cathy

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Branch

Program Type:

Crafts & Making

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create a miniature book case from every day and purchased materials. This case measures 3 x 5 inches and is complete with library ladder, painting, face out books and more.  



 

Maker Day: Ceramic Painting with Ceramic Creations

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Branch

Program Type:

Crafts & Making

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a ceramic piece with an instructor using a guided step-by-step process.

Maker Day: DIY Aprons with Cathy

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Main Branch

Program Type:

Crafts & Making

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Maker Day: Illustration for Kids with Renee Galvin

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Main Branch

Program Type:

Crafts & Making

Age Group:

Kids, School-Age Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

Jackson Pollock Painting with The Studio

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Branch

Program Type:

Crafts & Making

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/1–3/30
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event, Virtual
Event Details:

Calling all poets: Let’s celebrate National Poetry Month together!

The New Lenox Public Library will be hosting a poetry contest to highlight your creativity. Submit a poem on any topic and in a style of your choosing.

March Madness

All Day 3/16–3/22
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
March Madness 2026: To Be RED

RESCHEDULED Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience (Genealogy Club)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

IMPORTANT UPDATE 3/13: This program has moved to VIRTUAL

Adults

Tuesday, March 10 | 6 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 18 | 6 - 7:30 PM

Meeting Room B
Online

March Madness

All Day 3/23–3/29
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
March Madness 2026: To Be RED

Art Club: Spring Blossoms

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Spring Blossoms