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

"Happy Fall Y'All" Wreath

09/15/2025 @ 4:00pm–09/18/2025 @ 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 15
-
18
2025

"Happy Fall Y'All" Wreath

09/15/2025 @ 4:00pm–09/18/2025 @ 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

It's that time again... fresh fall leaves, the smell of pumpkin pie, and pumpkin spice lattes in the air! Pick up this craft kit as we will be using Fall leaves, flowers and ribbon to make a decorative Fall wreath.

Closing

Building Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Sep 19 2025 Fri
Closing

Building Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for Staff Development Day, 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–10:30am
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep 17 2025 Wed

Outreach at One Fall Could Change It All

8:30am–10:30am
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:

Keep an eye out for the New Lenox Library’s table at One Fall Can Change It All! We’ll have fun games where you can win library swag, plus a chance to discover all the cool things the library has to offer!

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 2025 Tue

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 "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Music Makers

9:00am–9:30am
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 17 2025 Wed

Music Makers

9:00am–9:30am
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 "Adults" group

Business Book Club

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 17 2025 Wed

Business Book Club

9:30am–11:00am
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, Job & Career
Event Details:

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

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

How-To-Kids: Life-Skills Lab

9:30am–12:30pm
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 20 2025 Sat

How-To-Kids: Life-Skills Lab

9:30am–12:30pm
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Education & Skills
Event Details:

Ages 4-12.  Kids learn best by doing — and that’s exactly what they’ll do at How-To Kids: Life Skills Lab!

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 15 2025 Mon

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

10:00am–10:30am
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 17 2025 Wed

Music Makers

10:00am–10:30am
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
Sep 18 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Stay & Play

10:30am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Sep 18 2025 Thu

Stay & Play

10:30am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
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 16 2025 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 "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
Sep 18 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
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 15 2025 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 15 2025 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: Sunflowers- Pointillism

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 15 2025 Mon

Art Club: Sunflowers- Pointillism

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
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Sunflowers- Pointillism

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 15 2025 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!: This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews

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 16 2025 Tue

Geek Out!: This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews

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.

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

Tween Craft & Create: Personalized Canvas Banners

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Sep 18 2025 Thu

Tween Craft & Create: Personalized Canvas Banners

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: Personalized Canvas Banners

5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Happiness Happens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 16 2025 Tue

Happiness Happens

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Closed
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, Health & Wellness, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

In 2000, August was designated “Happiness Happens Month.” For
many, happiness seems evasive; for others, improbable; but, for some,
happiness seems to abound. Why is that?

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: Friendship Bracelets

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 17 2025 Wed

Kindness Club: Friendship Bracelets

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: Friendship Bracelets

This event is in the "Teens" group

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Sep 18 2025 Thu

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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

Kinder Drawin'

5:30pm–6:00pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 18 2025 Thu

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

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Sep 15 2025 Mon

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
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: School-Age Kids
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 "Adults" group

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep 17 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 17 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 18 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?

7 pm
Reservation

New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Sep 15 2025 Mon

New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Board Room
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 16 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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