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5th Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/13–4/14
Adults, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar-Apr 2023

5th Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/13–4/14
Adults, Teens
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: , , Special Event
Event Details:

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

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Little Free Seed Library

All Day 3/20–4/8
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Mar-Apr 2023

Little Free Seed Library

All Day 3/20–4/8
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Grab & Go for Kids
Event Details:

The little free seed library is back in Adult & Teen Services! Come ROOT through our seed collection including herbs, leafy greens, flowers, vegetables & more. We also will accept donations of open seeds in original packaging.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

March Madness: Championship

All Day 3/27–4/2
Adults, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar-Apr 2023

March Madness: Championship

All Day 3/27–4/2
Adults, Teens
Closed
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: , , Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's season two of March Madness at the library! Each week vote for your favorite titles as sweet sixteen books in eight genre divisions battle it out for the title of March Madness Champion!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice Club

04/03/2023 @ 4:00pm–04/07/2023 @ 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 3
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7
2023

Spice Club

04/03/2023 @ 4:00pm–04/07/2023 @ 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

TinkerCAD Challenge: Make a Fidget Spinner using codeblocks

All Day 4/1–4/30
Adults, School-Age Kids, Teens, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Apr 1
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30
2023

TinkerCAD Challenge: Make a Fidget Spinner using codeblocks

All Day 4/1–4/30
Adults, School-Age Kids, Teens, Tweens
Closed
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, School-Age Kids, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th Grade to Adults. Challenge yourself with 3D printing projects! Watch our Challenge video, log into TinkerCAD, and create your Challenge design.

10 am
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Movers + Shakers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 3 2023 Mon

Movers + Shakers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Books, songs, rhymes, and bounces for on-the-move babies with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Registration required.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Wacky Rascals

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 4 2023 Tue

Wacky Rascals

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4 - 6. Get wacky with songs and silly stories, then wrap it all up with some creative mischief. Dress for mess. Registration required.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 5 2023 Wed

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0–6 years with a caregiver Storytime Room at the Library. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. Registration required.

 

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 6 2023 Thu

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 Storytime Room at the Library Get ready for super stories, spectacular songs, and silly rhymes. Registration required. 

 

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Cosplay, Anime, and Art Club

12:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 8 2023 Sat

Cosplay, Anime, and Art Club

12:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your cosplay, art ideas, and love for anime.

1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Protecting Your Piggy Bank

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 3 2023 Mon

Protecting Your Piggy Bank

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

Confused about Medicare Supplement Insurance? Concerned about the financial stability of banks? Want to shore up your personal finances? Let Tom help!

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Art Attack!

6:00pm–6:45pm
School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Apr 5 2023 Wed

Art Attack!

6:00pm–6:45pm
School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: , Crafts & Making,
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th-8th Grade Storytime Room at the Library Your imagination mixes with art in this art video tutorial just for tweens. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 5 2023 Wed

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Non-Library Group, Community Group
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Fiber Arts Club (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 6 2023 Thu

Fiber Arts Club (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Non-Library Group, Community Group
Event Details:

Join the fiber arts club to hang out with other knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists in a relaxed social gathering. Bring your projects & WIPs. All ability levels are welcome- beginner to advance!

7 pm
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Pajama Time: Hoppy Bunnies

7:00pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 4 2023 Tue

Pajama Time: Hoppy Bunnies

7:00pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: , Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3–8 with a caregiver. Storytime Room at the Library. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft.

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