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

Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/1–3/31
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 1
-
31
2024

Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/1–3/31
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event, Virtual
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Solar Eclipse Glasses

All Day 4/1–4/2
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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
Apr 1
-
2
2024

Solar Eclipse Glasses

All Day 4/1–4/2
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

UPDATE: As of 4/2 we are out of supplies. Solar Eclipse Glasses & Viewers are no longer available.

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: Build a Locking Container

All Day 3/1–3/31
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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
Mar 1
-
31
2024

TinkerCAD Challenge: Build a Locking Container

All Day 3/1–3/31
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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, 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 "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: Make a Ring

All Day 4/1–4/30
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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
Apr 1
-
30
2024

TinkerCAD Challenge: Make a Ring

All Day 4/1–4/30
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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, 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

March Madness: Championship

All Day 3/25–3/31
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 25
-
31
2024

March Madness: Championship

All Day 3/25–3/31
Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

I'm in my "Bestseller" era.

It's season three of March Madness at the library! Each week vote for your favorite titles as sweet sixteen books in eight era divisions battle it out for the title of March Madness Champion!

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

Spice Club

4:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 1 2024 Mon

Spice Club

4:00pm–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: Cooking & Food, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice.

Closing

Building Closed for Easter Sunday

All Day
Mar 31 2024 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!

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
Apr 1 2024 Mon

Movers + Shakers

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Babies
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

 

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

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
Apr 2 2024 Tue

On Our Own

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, 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: 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
Apr 3 2024 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
Apr 4 2024 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 "Kids" group

Saturday Morning Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr 6 2024 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:

Ages 2-6 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

St. Jude Cameo Demonstration

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 4 2024 Thu

St. Jude Cameo Demonstration

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Outreach
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Word for Beginners I

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 1 2024 Mon

Microsoft Word for Beginners I

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word! We will be using Office 2019 on New Lenox Library devices.

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Outreach at Health and Safety Expo

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 3 2024 Wed

Outreach at Health and Safety Expo

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach
Event Details:

The Library is a proud partner of the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition! Look for our table at their Health and Safety Expo! 

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

LEGO Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 4 2024 Thu

LEGO Club

5:00pm–5:45pm
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-5th grade We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.

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
Apr 3 2024 Wed

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
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:

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

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
Apr 4 2024 Thu

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: The Studio
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 "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
Apr 2 2024 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.

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

(RESCHEDULED) Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 3 2024 Wed

(RESCHEDULED) Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Education & Skills, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

 

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