Skip to main content
Homepage of New Lenox Public Library District

Main Branch

9:00am-4:00pm
(815) 485-2605

New Lenox Public Library
120 Veterans Parkway
New Lenox, IL 60451
United States

View on Google Maps
Sun: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm
Fri-Sat: 9:00am-4:00pm
My Account
Skip navigation

Main navigation

  • Attend
    • Calendar
    • By Age
      • Kids
      • Teens
      • Adults
    • Featured Events
      • Program Guide
  • Borrow
    • Get a Card
    • Books & More
      • Catalog
      • Tech2Go
      • Kits for Kids
      • Museum Passes
    • Download & Stream
      • eBooks & Audiobooks
      • TV & Movies
      • Magazines
      • Kids Streaming
    • Reader Resources
      • Request/Renew
      • Recommendations
      • Can't Find it?
      • Suggest a Purchase
      • PrairieCat App
      • Book Clubs
  • Explore
    • The Studio
    • At the Library
      • Studio Equipment
      • Tech2Go
      • Kits for Kids
      • Library Tours
    • By Age
      • Kids
      • Teens
      • Adults
  • Learn
    • All Resources
    • By Topic
      • Genealogy & History
      • Business
      • Job Seekers
      • Maker Resources
      • Homeschool Resources
    • Community Resources
      • Educator Resources
      • Community Resources
      • Voting Resources
  • Services
    • Contact Us
    • Spaces & Technology
      • 3D Printing
      • Computers & Printing
      • Wifi & Hotspots
      • The Studio
    • Community Services
      • Home Delivery
      • Passports
  • About
    • Location & Hours
    • The Library
      • About the Library
      • Library Policies
      • Board of Trustees & Meetings
      • Employment
      • Pay a Fee
      • Virtual Tour
      • Checkout Lengths
      • Accessibility
      • FOIA Information
    • Get Involved
      • Ways to Give
      • Volunteer
      • Friends of the Library
Toggle Filters
Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Event Type
Event Type
Registration Type
Registration Type

Primary tabs

  • Upcoming
  • List
  • Month
  • Week
  • Day
Previous week

Toggle the date picker: Week of September 3, 2023

Next week
On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
Time Sun (9/03) Mon (9/04) Tue (9/05) Wed (9/06) Thu (9/07) Fri (9/08) Sat (9/09)
All Day
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

TinkerCAD Challenge: Create a BobbleHead

All Day 9/1–9/30
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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
Sep 1
-
30
2023

TinkerCAD Challenge: Create a BobbleHead

All Day 9/1–9/30
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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 Labor Day

All Day 9/3–9/4
Sep 3
-
4
2023
Closing

Building Closed for Labor Day

All Day 9/3–9/4
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed on Sunday and Monday for Labor Day, but our online collection is always available!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Eek!-O-Friendly Costume Exchange

All Day 9/5–10/31
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Sep-Oct 2023

Eek!-O-Friendly Costume Exchange

All Day 9/5–10/31
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Donations accepted August 15–October 30
Exchange runs September 5–October 31

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

Moon Cake Treat Box

09/05/2023 @ 4:00pm–09/10/2023 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 5
-
10
2023

Moon Cake Treat Box

09/05/2023 @ 4:00pm–09/10/2023 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , Crafts & Making, , Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Mooncakes are sweet treats made in decorative molds or presses throughout Asia. They are traditionally given out as gifts to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

10 am
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Coffee Breaks

10:30am–12:00pm
Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 7 2023 Thu

Senior Coffee Breaks

10:30am–12:00pm
Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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! Each coffee break will have a short talk or activity at 11:00 AM.

Registration Encouraged

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
Sep 9 2023 Sat

Cosplay, Anime, and Art Club

12:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Outreach at Warriors Walk

1:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Sep 9 2023 Sat

Outreach at Warriors Walk

1:00pm–5:00pm
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Look for the Library's table at the Warriors Walk Event!

We will have games and prizes!

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Geek Out! Graphic Novel Club: All's Faire in Middle School

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
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
Sep 5 2023 Tue

Geek Out! Graphic Novel Club: All's Faire in Middle School

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 Storytime Room at the Library Geek out over graphic novels, talk about this month’s book, have a snack, and make

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

LEGO Club

5:00pm–5:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 7 2023 Thu

LEGO Club

5:00pm–5:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-5th grade We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! Come build your own creation with friends. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Locker Crafts

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 7 2023 Thu

Locker Crafts

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program comes at the perfect time! School is now in full swing, and who wants a drab-looking locker? Not you! Join us in making cool crafts for your school locker (or anywhere else you might want to use them).

6 pm
Reservation

Whisper Creek Townhome Association Meeting

6:00pm–7:30pm
Sep 5 2023 Tue

Whisper Creek Townhome Association Meeting

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

Homeowners Association Meeting

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
Sep 6 2023 Wed

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Crafting with the Cameo Class: "Spiral Betty" Vinyl Picture

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 7 2023 Thu

Crafting with the Cameo Class: "Spiral Betty" Vinyl Picture

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll use the website SpiralBetty.com to turn one of your photos into vinyl art. We'll cut out the design with the Cameo, creating a super cool vinyl line photo. This program has two separate session options, a Thursday or a Sunday.

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

Studio Social: Knit Happens!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 7 2023 Thu

Studio Social: Knit Happens!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: , Crafts & Making,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Power of Story with Colson Whitehead

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 6 2023 Wed

The Power of Story with Colson Whitehead

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Books, Authors & Writing, Non-Library Group, Virtual, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are thrilled to welcome two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead to our Illinois libraries.

Stay Up to Date!

Keep up to date with the happenings around the library.

Sign up today!

New Lenox Public Library

120 Veterans Parkway New Lenox, IL 60451

Tel: 815-485-2605

Fax: 815-485-2548

Contact Us

     
Back To Top