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Building Closed for Labor Day

All Day 8/31–9/1
Aug-Sep 2025
Closing

Building Closed for Labor Day

All Day 8/31–9/1
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for Labor Day, but our online collection is always available!

6 am
This event is in the "All Ages" group

WGN Super Fan Flyover @7:20am!

6:45am–7:45am
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Sep 5 2025 Fri

WGN Super Fan Flyover @7:20am!

6:45am–7:45am
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Exciting news! We were chosen for a WGN Super Fan Flyover Friday! 

Join us to celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month with WGN on Friday, September 5! We hope to see you there!

7 am
8 am
9 am
10 am
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Coffee Breaks: Paint & Sip

10:30am–12:00pm
Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 4 2025 Thu

Senior Coffee Breaks: Paint & Sip

10:30am–12:00pm
Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Focus Group: Help Shape the Future of Your Library!

10:00am–11:30am
All Ages
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Sep 6 2025 Sat

Community Focus Group: Help Shape the Future of Your Library!

10:00am–11:30am
All Ages
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

The New Lenox Public Library is creating a new Strategic Plan for 2026–2028, and we want your voice at the table!

This event is in the "Teens" group

ACT Digital Practice Test

10:00am–2:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 6 2025 Sat

ACT Digital Practice Test

10:00am–2:00pm
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills
Event Details:

Join us for a full-length digital ACT practice test at the Library, offered by Huntington Learning Center. The ACT is required for high school graduation in Illinois, and this is a great opportunity to prepare.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Biography Bunch: Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor by Patricia Valdez

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
Sep 2 2025 Tue

Biography Bunch: Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor by Patricia Valdez

4:30pm–5:15pm
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: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history.

5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Wedding Craft Club

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 3 2025 Wed

Wedding Craft Club

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

Are you planning a DIY wedding but don’t know where to start? This club is for you! We will focus on a DIY wedding project that you can incorporate into your big day. 

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
Sep 4 2025 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
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
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
Sep 3 2025 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm–7:30pm
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 3 2025 Wed

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, 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: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

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 4 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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