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This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
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

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Waitlist
Registration Required
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

Genealogy Club: Headline DNA

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
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

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

Homeschool Hangout:

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
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

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

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

3:30pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
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

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:00pm–4:30pm
Seniors
Open
Registration Required
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

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:30pm–5:00pm
Seniors
Open
Registration Required
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

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

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

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

Dry and Delicious: Botanical Mocktail Workshop

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Senior Coffee Breaks

10:30am–12:30pm
Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Trivia at Beggars Pizza

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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

Homeschool Hangout

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

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

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

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

3:30pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:00pm–4:30pm
Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:30pm–5:00pm
Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Weird Wednesdays: The Roswell Effect

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

Intro to Video Editing: Vacation Slideshow

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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

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.