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

Hauntingly Hat - tastic Take & Make Craft

09/16/2024 @ 4:00pm–09/19/2024 @ 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 16
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19
2024

Hauntingly Hat - tastic Take & Make Craft

09/16/2024 @ 4:00pm–09/19/2024 @ 8:00pm
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, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

We are mixing things up this Fall and highlighting a Halloween craft for the September Take & Make. Pick up our Witch's Hat and all the fixins to decorate a centerpiece for your table or a decoration for a shelf.

Closing

Building Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Sep 20 2024 Fri
Closing

Building Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for Staff Development, but our online collection is always available!

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

Outreach at One Fall Could Change it All

8:30am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 18 2024 Wed

Outreach at One Fall Could Change it All

8:30am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Look for the Library's table at One Fall Could Change it All!

9 am
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby & Me Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Babies
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
Sep 16 2024 Mon

Baby & Me Storytime

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 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

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

Business Book Club

9:30am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 18 2024 Wed

Business Book Club

9:30am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Job & Career, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am.

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
Sep 17 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
Sep 18 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 caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

NEW NAME! Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Sep 19 2024 Thu

NEW NAME! Toddler Storytime

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 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group

NEW! Sing-Along Favorites: Encanto

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
Sep 15 2024 Sun

NEW! Sing-Along Favorites: Encanto

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club (Community Group)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 17 2024 Tue

Mystery Book Club (Community Group)

1:30pm–2:30pm
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: Community Group
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. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Outreach at Last Call Before Fall

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Sep 21 2024 Sat

Outreach at Last Call Before Fall

1:00pm–4:00pm
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 Last Call Before Fall!

2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

3:30pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 16 2024 Mon

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

3:30pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

4 pm
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:00pm–4:30pm
Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 16 2024 Mon

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:00pm–4:30pm
Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

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: Family Hand Print Art

4:30pm–4:45pm
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 16 2024 Mon

Art Club: Family Hand Print Art

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Family Hand Print Art

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:30pm–5:00pm
Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 16 2024 Mon

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:30pm–5:00pm
Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

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: Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

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 17 2024 Tue

Geek Out!: Graphic Novel Club: Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

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: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th -8th grade. Come chat about this month's graphic novel selection while creating a unique craft. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. BOOK: Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

NEW! Tween Craft & Create: Monogrammed Journals

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 19 2024 Thu

NEW! Tween Craft & Create: Monogrammed Journals

4:30pm–5:15pm
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, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Monogrammed Journals

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

Sewing With Rachael: Nylon Ribbon Keychain

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 16 2024 Mon

Sewing With Rachael: Nylon Ribbon Keychain

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
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

Kindness Club: Boo Buckets

5:00pm–5:30pm
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 18 2024 Wed

Kindness Club: Boo Buckets

5:00pm–5:30pm
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: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Boo Buckets

This event is in the "Teens" group

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 19 2024 Thu

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community!

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

NEW! Kinder Drawin'

5:30pm–6:00pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 19 2024 Thu

NEW! Kinder Drawin'

5:30pm–6:00pm
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: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!

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

NEW! D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 16 2024 Mon

NEW! D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 18 2024 Wed

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, 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: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of our library’s 3D printing process. What are the limitations of 3D printing, how does it do the the work, and the fun things you can print.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 18 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
Sep 19 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 "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Pajama Time

7:00pm–7:30pm
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 17 2024 Tue

Pajama Time

7:00pm–7:30pm
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 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 19 2024 Thu

Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It

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

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