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This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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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
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30
2023

TinkerCAD Challenge: Create a BobbleHead

All Day 9/1–9/30
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
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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.

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

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

Fall Scarecrow Craft

09/23/2023 @ 9:00am–09/24/2023 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 23
-
24
2023

Fall Scarecrow Craft

09/23/2023 @ 9:00am–09/24/2023 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , , Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Create a cute scarecrow just in time for Fall! Pick up all the supplies you need to make a welcoming scarecrow out of a cutting board.

1 am
2 am
3 am
4 am
5 am
6 am
7 am
8 am
9 am
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Movers + Shakers

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Babies
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
Sep 25 2023 Mon

Movers + Shakers

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Babies
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6–23 months with a caregiver  Books, songs, rhymes, and bounces for on-the-move babies with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. 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

NEW! Coding with Robots

9:30am–10:30am
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 29 2023 Fri

NEW! Coding with Robots

9:30am–10:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover and learn all about coding and robots in this hands-on, interactive class for homeschooled tweens.

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

Wacky Rascals

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 26 2023 Tue

Wacky Rascals

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 27 2023 Wed

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wee Readers

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Sep 28 2023 Thu

Wee Readers

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, 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
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Blue Mind: Our Connection with Water

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 28 2023 Thu

Blue Mind: Our Connection with Water

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , Education & Skills,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever found yourself around water and noticed that you feel more relaxed? There may be a reason! The Blue Mind theory was first popularized by marine biologist Dr. Wallace Nichols.

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

Mad Scientist Lab

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 25 2023 Mon

Mad Scientist Lab

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-4th Grade In The Studio Do you love hands-on activities?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring Club

4:30pm–5:15pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 26 2023 Tue

Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring Club

4:30pm–5:15pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Crafts & Making
Event Details:

Coloring isn't just for kids! Coloring is a great way to practice self-care. It can improve your focus, help you relax, and even improve sleep. Color yourself calm in a soothing environment.

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

Kindness Club

4:30pm–5:15pm
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 26 2023 Tue

Kindness Club

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making,
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 7-13. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. Dress for mess.

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

New! Bluestem Readers Group

5:30pm–6:30pm
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 28 2023 Thu

New! Bluestem Readers Group

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: , Books, Authors & Writing,
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade. Come join the club to read some of the 2024 nominees and you'll be eligible to cast your vote in selecting the winner.

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

Studio Social: Hearts & Crafts

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 25 2023 Mon

Studio Social: Hearts & Crafts

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! New Life for Old Bags, Ryan's Case for Smiles, Project Linus, Loose Ends, and other favorite ways to give back are all welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Love & Industry with Sonya Huber

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 26 2023 Tue

Love & Industry with Sonya Huber

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sonya Huber grew up right here in New Lenox! In her essay collection, Love and Industry: A Midwestern Workbook (Belt Publishing), she lovingly explores how New Lenox and the Midwest have defined her life.

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Sep 27 2023 Wed

Friends of the Library Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Program Type: Non-Library Group
Event Details:

Join us for our Friends of the Library monthly meeting. For more information on the Friends of the Library, visit https://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/about/friends.

 

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

Pajama Time: Happy Fall!

7:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 26 2023 Tue

Pajama Time: Happy Fall!

7:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, , , 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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