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Time Sun (10/19) Mon (10/20) Tue (10/21) Wed (10/22) Thu (10/23) Fri (10/24) Sat (10/25)
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DIY Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

09/24/2025 @ 9:00am–10/24/2025 @ 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Sep-Oct 24 2025

DIY Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

09/24/2025 @ 9:00am–10/24/2025 @ 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Event
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and your pet’s inner star! 

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

Studio2Go (Formally Studio Craft Kit)

10/19/2025 @ 12:00pm–10/25/2025 @ 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Oct 19
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Studio2Go (Formally Studio Craft Kit)

10/19/2025 @ 12:00pm–10/25/2025 @ 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Stop by the Studio to pick up the craft of the month. We will provide all the materials you may need.

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
Oct 21 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
Oct 22 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 "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
Oct 24 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!

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
Oct 20 2025 Mon

On Our Own

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
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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
Oct 22 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
Oct 23 2025 Thu

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.

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

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

10:15am–10:45am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Oct 24 2025 Fri

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

10:15am–10:45am
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: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

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
Oct 21 2025 Tue

Mystery Book Club (Community Group)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
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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
Oct 23 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
Oct 20 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
Oct 20 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: Fall Reflections

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
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Art Club: Fall Reflections

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
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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: Fall Reflections

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
Oct 20 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!: Blood City Rollers by V.P. Anderson

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
Oct 21 2025 Tue

Geek Out!: Blood City Rollers by V.P. Anderson

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

Cooking With Kyra: Pretzel Spider Webs

4:30pm–4:45pm
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
Oct 23 2025 Thu

Cooking With Kyra: Pretzel Spider Webs

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
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Pretzel Spider Webs  

 

5 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" 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

Cauldron Critters: Final Touches

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" 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
Oct 20 2025 Mon

Cauldron Critters: Final Touches

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Event
Event Details:

Welcome to the Cauldron Critters! In association with the DIY Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest, the Cauldron Critters classes will give you tips and tricks for creating and adding pieces for your pet costumes.

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

Sewing with Rachael: Scissor Storage Pouch for Traveling

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Oct 21 2025 Tue

Sewing with Rachael: Scissor Storage Pouch for Traveling

5:30pm–7:00pm
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: Teens, Adults, Seniors
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

Bluestem Readers Group: Better with Butter by Victoria Piontek

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
Oct 23 2025 Thu

Bluestem Readers Group: Better with Butter by Victoria Piontek

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. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.

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
Oct 20 2025 Mon

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
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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

Understanding Social Security

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct 21 2025 Tue

Understanding Social Security

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Early in 2025, changes were made to Social Security. Do you know what to expect? Jim Flanagan of Bentron Financial presents a clear overview of Social Security for those planning ahead, assisting a parent or already receiving benefits.

7 pm
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New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Oct 20 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
Oct 21 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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