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

Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/3–3/31
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 3
-
31
2025

Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/3–3/31
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 poetry contest to highlight your creativity. Submit a poem on any topic and in a style of your choosing.

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

March Madness: Final Four

All Day 3/17–3/23
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 17
-
23
2025

March Madness: Final Four

All Day 3/17–3/23
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:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!

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

March Madness: Championship

All Day 3/24–3/30
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 24
-
30
2025

March Madness: Championship

All Day 3/24–3/30
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:

It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!

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

Documentary Screening: 9 to 5: The Story of a Movement

All Day 3/21–3/23
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
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
Mar 21
-
23
2025

Documentary Screening: 9 to 5: The Story of a Movement

All Day 3/21–3/23
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, History & Genealogy, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Watch the award winning documentary from the comfort of your home!

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
Mar 24 2025 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Mar 28 2025 Fri

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
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: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

Reservation

Friends of the New Lenox Public Library Book Sale

9:00am–3:00pm
Mar 29 2025 Sat

Friends of the New Lenox Public Library Book Sale

9:00am–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
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
Mar 25 2025 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
Mar 26 2025 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

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
Mar 27 2025 Thu

Toddler Storytime

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

On Our Own

1:00pm–1:30pm
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
Mar 27 2025 Thu

On Our Own

1:00pm–1:30pm
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 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.

 

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: The Floor Is Lava

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
Mar 24 2025 Mon

STEAM Studio: The Floor Is Lava

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: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. 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.

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

Cooking With Kyra: Lucky Charms Marshmallow Squares

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Mar 27 2025 Thu

Cooking With Kyra: Lucky Charms Marshmallow Squares

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Lucky Charms Rice Squares

 

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

Weird Wednesdays: The Loch Ness Monster

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
Mar 26 2025 Wed

Weird Wednesdays: The Loch Ness Monster

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
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity.  THEME: The Loch Ness Monster

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

Bluestem Readers Group: Final Meeting

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
Mar 27 2025 Thu

Bluestem Readers Group: Final Meeting

5:30pm–6:15pm
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: Books, Authors & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. This is a special celebratory meeting for Bluestem Readers who participated in any of our sessions throughout the 2025 Bluestem Readers' Choice Award period (September - March).

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

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 24 2025 Mon

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started!

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

Empower & Excel: Successful College Transition for High School Students with 504 Plans & IEPs

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 25 2025 Tue

Empower & Excel: Successful College Transition for High School Students with 504 Plans & IEPs

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Virtual
Event Details:

Looking to set your student up for success in college? This workshop with MyCollegePlanningTeam ensures students with learning or physical differences are fully equipped to unleash their potential in college.

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

LEGO Club: Teen Edition

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar 27 2025 Thu

LEGO Club: Teen Edition

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!

LEGO Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.

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
Mar 25 2025 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.

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