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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Experience The Nutcracker at Home

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

Experience The Nutcracker at Home

All Day 12/16–12/17
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
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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 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club (Community Group)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Mystery Book Club (Community Group)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Books, Authors & Writing, Non-Library Group, Community Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our long-running book club as they discuss a different mystery each month! Stop at the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book at any time. 

2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Winter Finals Study Blitz

2:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Winter Finals Study Blitz

2:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Knock out your finals prep at the Library! We will have snacks, de-stress activities, and don't forget to pick up your care package (while supplies last!)

This event is in the "Teens" group

Winter Finals Study Blitz

2:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec 20 2023 Wed

Winter Finals Study Blitz

2:00pm–8:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Knock out your finals prep at the Library! We will have snacks, de-stress activities, and don't forget to pick up your care package (while supplies last!)

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

Art Club

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Dec 18 2023 Mon

Art Club

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
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Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-4th Grade DIY video posted at 4:30 pm Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you creat

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
Dec 18 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
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 19 2023 Tue

Color Me Calm: Adult Coloring Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: , Crafts & Making, Health & Wellness
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.

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

Sewing with Rachael

5:30pm–7:00pm
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 18 2023 Mon

Sewing with Rachael

5:30pm–7:00pm
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, Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain different skills when it comes to sewing with a machine or by hand. 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

Geek Out! Graphic Novel Club: Squished

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 19 2023 Tue

Geek Out! Graphic Novel Club: Squished

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

Pokémon Club

5:30pm–6:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Dec 20 2023 Wed

Pokémon Club

5:30pm–6:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon fanatics! Bring your card collection to the library for trading and to play the trading card game. If you have never played the Pokémon Trading Card Game, here is your chance to learn.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 20 2023 Wed

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
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.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Page to Screen Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 20 2023 Wed

Page to Screen Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us every other month at 3 Corners Grill & Tap in New Lenox as we discuss books with recent or upcoming adaptations for the big and small screen. Registration is required.

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