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Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/3–3/31
Teens, Adults
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Mar 3
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31
2025

Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest

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

Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian

All Day
Adults, Seniors
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Apr 1 2025 Tue

Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian

All Day
Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print.

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March Madness: Championship

All Day 3/24–3/30
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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Mar 24
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30
2025

March Madness: Championship

All Day 3/24–3/30
Teens, Adults
Closed
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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!

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Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown Kit Pick Up

03/31/2025 @ 10:00am–04/04/2025 @ 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
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Mar-Apr 2025

Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown Kit Pick Up

03/31/2025 @ 10:00am–04/04/2025 @ 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ramen Day with The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown!

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Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown Voting

03/31/2025 @ 10:00am–04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
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Mar-Apr 2025

Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown Voting

03/31/2025 @ 10:00am–04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ramen Day with The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown!

10 am
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Maker Day

10:00am–2:00pm
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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Apr 5 2025 Sat

Maker Day

10:00am–2:00pm
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Special Event
Event Details:

Maker Day is back! Get hands-on with all that the Library has to offer as we kick off National Library Week. 

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
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Maker Day: Laser Cutting in the Studio

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
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Apr 5 2025 Sat

Maker Day: Laser Cutting in the Studio

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Where creativity meets precision. Learn about the laser cutter and how you can create your own projects in the Studio. We will teach you how to create your own wood engraved name plate using the xTool Creative Suite.

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
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Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
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Mar 31 2025 Mon

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
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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 The Studio's 3D printing process: how to find something to print, submit it to us, and pick up a finished design. Want to design something yourself? Learn how to make your own keychain design in TinkerCAD!

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Severe Weather & Safety Expo

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
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Apr 2 2025 Wed

Severe Weather & Safety Expo

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Look for our table at the Safety Expo! We will have handouts and information!

This event is in the "Teens" group
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Adobe Photoshop Basics

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 2 2025 Wed

Adobe Photoshop Basics

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn photo editing techniques using basic tools and menu items. Please create a free Adobe account prior to coming to class. Laptops will be provided to participants. 

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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Celebrate National Ramen Day

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Apr 4 2025 Fri

Celebrate National Ramen Day

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Closed
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Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Kyra (from Cooking with Kyra) and Kelli Jean (from Spice Club) as they dive into the world of ramen! 

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 2 2025 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.

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 3 2025 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?

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