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

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
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "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
-
30
2023

TinkerCAD Challenge: Make a Fidget Spinner using codeblocks

All Day 4/1–4/30
Adults, School-Age Kids, Teens, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

Closing

Building Closed for Easter Sunday

All Day
Apr 9 2023 Sun
Closing

Building Closed for Easter Sunday

All Day
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for Easter Sunday, but our online collection is always available!

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

Sublimate an Image on an Air Freshener

All Day 4/10–4/13
Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 10
-
13
2023

Sublimate an Image on an Air Freshener

All Day 4/10–4/13
Adults, Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’ll use the Digital Media Lab’s SawGrass500 to create a design in their CreativeStudio, print it, and heat transfer onto an item.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Little Free Seed Library

All Day 4/11–4/29
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Apr 11
-
29
2023

Little Free Seed Library

All Day 4/11–4/29
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.

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 10 2023 Mon

Movers + Shakers

10:30am–11:00am
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:

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 11 2023 Tue

Wacky Rascals

10:30am–11:00am
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: 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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Cancelled

(Cancelled) Beanstack & Snacks

10:00am–11:30am
All Ages, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 12 2023 Wed

Cancelled

(Cancelled) Beanstack & Snacks

10:00am–11:30am
All Ages, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology,
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Summer Learning Challenge will be here soon! Is your account set up correctly? Do you need some brushing-up on Beanstack?

Did you know we have other Challenges on Beanstack, too?

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

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
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
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 12 2023 Wed

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, 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: Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, 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 "Toddlers" group

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Apr 13 2023 Thu

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddlers
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
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Cooking with Kyra

4:30pm–5:00pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 12 2023 Wed

Cooking with Kyra

4:30pm–5:00pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: , Storytimes, Virtual, Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4–10 Requires caregiver supervision DIY video posted at 4:30 Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra’s video to make a simple snack.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Spring Scavenger and Egg Hunt

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 14 2023 Fri

Teen Spring Scavenger and Egg Hunt

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program combines your love of scavenger hunts with your passion for treats! Hop on over to the Library for our first ever teen egg hunt. Clues lead to plastic filled eggs located throughout the second floor. Finish early?

5 pm
6 pm

New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting

6:15pm–8:30pm
Apr 10 2023 Mon

New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting

6:15pm–8:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Reservation

Board of Trustees Personnel Committee Meeting

6:30pm–7:00pm
Apr 10 2023 Mon

Board of Trustees Personnel Committee Meeting

6:30pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Personnel Committee Meeting of the New Lenox Public Library

This event is in the "Adults" group

Will the Real Sven Larsson Please Stand Up? Getting Started in Swedish Genealogy

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 11 2023 Tue

Will the Real Sven Larsson Please Stand Up? Getting Started in Swedish Genealogy

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Getting started in Swedish genealogy discusses Swedish last names that can be fluid and confusing. Swedish geography can trip up the uninitiated.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 12 2023 Wed

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Books, Authors & Writing, Non-Library Group, Community Group
Event Details:

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

7 pm
Reservation

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Apr 10 2023 Mon

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting of the New Lenox Public Library Board of Trustees

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

Pajama Time: Fiesta!

7:00pm–7:30pm
PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 11 2023 Tue

Pajama Time: Fiesta!

7:00pm–7:30pm
PreK, 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: PreK, 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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