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This event is in the "Teens" group

Countdown to the Holidays

All Day 12/1–12/23
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec 1
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23
2023

Countdown to the Holidays

All Day 12/1–12/23
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Each day in December, a lucky teen will have the opportunity to earn a treat from our Countdown to the Holidays Tree!

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: Design up to Four coasters

All Day 12/1–12/31
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
Dec 1
-
31
2023

TinkerCAD Challenge: Design up to Four coasters

All Day 12/1–12/31
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.

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

Review to Win

All Day 12/4–1/28
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec-Jan 2023

Review to Win

All Day 12/4–1/28
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , , Special Event
Event Details:

Submit a brief review of a book, graphic novel, album or movie to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances to win!

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

Winter Reading Club for Kids

All Day 12/4–1/28
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
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
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Dec-Jan 2023

Winter Reading Club for Kids

All Day 12/4–1/28
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Kids’ Winter Reading Club

Ages 1–13

Winter Reading is going to the dogs—and cats! The Winter Reading Club goes from Monday, December 4 until Sunday, January 28. Starting late?

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

Studio DIY Crafting with the Cameo: Design a Clock kit

All Day 12/10–12/14
Teens, Adults, Seniors
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec 10
-
14
2023

Studio DIY Crafting with the Cameo: Design a Clock kit

All Day 12/10–12/14
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StudioDIY Kit in The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

This Studio DIY-kit, you'll be using vinyl to put together your very own clock. All pieces included (AA battery will not be).

12 am
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Experience The Nutcracker at Home

All Day 12/16–12/17
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 16
-
17
2023

Experience The Nutcracker at Home

All Day 12/16–12/17
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Virtual
Event Details:

Get in the spirit of the season with a recorded virtual performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker performed by the United Kingdom’s internationally renowned Royal Ballet.

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
Dec 11 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

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
Dec 15 2023 Fri

Coding with Robots

9:30am–10:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
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

(New Name!) On Our Own

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
Dec 12 2023 Tue

(New Name!) On Our Own

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. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

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
Dec 13 2023 Wed

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, 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: 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
Dec 14 2023 Thu

Wee Readers

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. 

 

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

Business Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec 14 2023 Thu

Business Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room 4
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Non-Library Group
Event Details:

Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library every month from 10am-11am.

Each month is a different book focused on building business, sales, leadership, etc. Even if you haven't read the book, it's still ok to come.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Morning Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 16 2023 Sat

Saturday Morning Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: , , Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Go on a reading adventure with Mr. Eric - The Story Dude! Join us for songs, tales, and a fun family activity. Siblings are welcome.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

STEAM Studio: 3D Designing

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
Dec 14 2023 Thu

STEAM Studio: 3D Designing

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: ,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Theme: 3D Designing

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library at Christmas in the Commons

4:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec 16 2023 Sat

Library at Christmas in the Commons

4:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Come visit the Library at the Village's Christmas in the Commons! We will be providing crafts for kids and activities for adults.

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

Kindness Club

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
Dec 12 2023 Tue

Kindness Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
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.

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

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

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
Dec 11 2023 Mon

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, 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.

New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting

6:15pm–8:30pm
Dec 11 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Scotland’s Resources

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 12 2023 Tue

Scotland’s Resources

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

There’s more to Scottish research than Scotlandspeople. There are dozens of sites available to help you in your Scottish research; Scotlandspeople is just the tip of the iceberg!

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

Art Attack!

6:00pm–6:45pm
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
Dec 13 2023 Wed

Art Attack!

6:00pm–6:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: , Crafts & Making,
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th-8th Grade In The Studio Your imagination mixes with art in this program just for tweens.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 13 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, Community Group, Non-Library 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

20s & 30s Nostalgia Game Night

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 14 2023 Thu

20s & 30s Nostalgia Game Night

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get nostalgic with games popular in the 80s, 90s, and (not quite) "now". We'll play retro video games and timeless tabletop classics from your childhood and beyond!

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

Pajama Time

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
Dec 12 2023 Tue

Pajama Time

7:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, 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: 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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