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

Reaching for the Stars Winter Challenge

All Day 1/4–1/31
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 4
-
31
2026

Reaching for the Stars Winter Challenge

All Day 1/4–1/31
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Reaching for the Stars is a winter reading program designed for teens and adults with disabilities who love books and movies. 

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

Review to Win

All Day 1/4–1/31
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 4
-
31
2026

Review to Win

All Day 1/4–1/31
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Read, listen to or watch a book, audiobook, graphic novel, album, movie or TV show then submit a review to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances to win! 

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

Paper Straw Heart Art (Take & Make Kit)

01/19/2026 @ 4:00pm–01/23/2026 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 19
-
23
2026

Paper Straw Heart Art (Take & Make Kit)

01/19/2026 @ 4:00pm–01/23/2026 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Nothing says Valentine's Day like a homemade gift. Tell your sweetheart or your gal pals just how much you think of them this Valentine's Day Season!

9 am
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group

Parent Playdate

9:00am–10:30am
Birth - Pre-K
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
Jan 19 2026 Mon

Parent Playdate

9:00am–10:30am
Birth - Pre-K
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-5. Looking for a chance to connect with other parents while your little ones play? Join us for our Parent Playdate, a relaxed, come-as-you-are gathering where caregivers can enjoy coffee, conversation, and community.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Business Book Club

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 21 2026 Wed

Business Book Club

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
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.

10 am
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
Jan 20 2026 Tue

Mystery Book Club (Community Group)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults
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. 

2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

3:30pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jan 19 2026 Mon

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

3:30pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Upcoming
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

I-PASS Assist Info Table

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jan 21 2026 Wed

I-PASS Assist Info Table

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Non-Library Group
Event Details:

The I-PASS team will be at the library to share information about the I-PASS Assist program for Illinois Tollway users. This program offers drivers the chance to have their Tollway fees and fines waived.

4 pm
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:00pm–4:30pm
Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jan 19 2026 Mon

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:00pm–4:30pm
Seniors
Upcoming
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: Georgia Okeefe Inspired Poppies

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
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
Jan 19 2026 Mon

Art Club: Georgia Okeefe Inspired Poppies

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
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: Georgia Okeefe Inspired Poppies

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:30pm–5:00pm
Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jan 19 2026 Mon

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:30pm–5:00pm
Seniors
Upcoming
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

RESCHEDULED: Geek Out!: Happy Holidays Party

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Open
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
Jan 20 2026 Tue

RESCHEDULED: Geek Out!: Happy Holidays Party

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Open
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. This month's Geek Out will be a celebration for patrons who have attended 4 or more Geek Out sessions throughout the year!  Enjoy pizza, games, and vote for your favorite graphic novel read this year!

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: Snowy Day Snack Mix

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Upcoming
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
Jan 22 2026 Thu

Cooking With Kyra: Snowy Day Snack Mix

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Library Branch: Online
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: Snowy Day Snack Mix

 

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

Sewing with Rachael: Mini Snowman Quilt (Beginner & Intermediate)

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 19 2026 Mon

Sewing with Rachael: Mini Snowman Quilt (Beginner & Intermediate)

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain a variety of sewing skills with a machine or by hand. We recommend learning on your own sewing machine.

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

Bluestem Readers Group: Swim Team by Christmas, Johnnie

5:30pm–6:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jan 22 2026 Thu

Bluestem Readers Group: Swim Team by Christmas, Johnnie

5:30pm–6:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Upcoming
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.

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

Let's Sublimate: Luggage Tags

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 22 2026 Thu

Let's Sublimate: Luggage Tags

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

We’ll use the SawGrass500 to create a design in CreativeStudio, print it, and heat transfer it onto an item.

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

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jan 19 2026 Mon

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-7th 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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Family Trivia Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
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
Jan 20 2026 Tue

Family Trivia Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 and up with a caregiver.  Engage in friendly competition and test your wits with a variety of exciting trivia challenges that span literature, history, science, and more.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 21 2026 Wed

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
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
Upcoming
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
Jan 21 2026 Wed

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Family BINGO Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
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
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jan 22 2026 Thu

Family BINGO Night

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up with caregiver.  Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.

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