Skip to main content
Homepage of New Lenox Public Library District

Main Branch

(815) 485-2605

New Lenox Public Library
120 Veterans Parkway
New Lenox, IL 60451
United States

View on Google Maps
My Account
Skip navigation

Main navigation

  • Attend
    • Calendar
    • By Age
      • Kids
      • Teens
      • Adults
    • Featured Events
      • Winter Reading Challenge
      • Program Guide
  • Borrow
    • Get a Card
    • Books & More
      • Catalog
      • Tech2Go
      • Kits for Kids
      • Museum Passes
    • Download & Stream
      • eBooks & Audiobooks
      • TV & Movies
      • Magazines
      • Kids Streaming
    • Reader Resources
      • Request/Renew
      • Recommendations
      • Can't Find it?
      • Suggest a Purchase
      • PrairieCat App
      • Book Clubs
  • Explore
    • The Studio
    • At the Library
      • Studio Equipment
      • Tech2Go
      • Kits for Kids
      • Library Tours
    • By Age
      • Kids
      • Teens
      • Adults
  • Learn
    • All Resources
    • By Topic
      • Genealogy & History
      • Business
      • Job Seekers
      • Maker Resources
      • Homeschool Resources
    • Community Resources
      • Educator Resources
      • Community Resources
      • Voting Resources
  • Services
    • Contact Us
    • Spaces & Technology
      • 3D Printing
      • Computers & Printing
      • Wifi & Hotspots
      • The Studio
    • Community Services
      • Home Delivery
      • Passports
      • Care Cabinet
  • About
    • Location & Hours
    • The Library
      • About the Library
      • Library Policies
      • Board of Trustees & Meetings
      • Employment
      • Pay a Fee
      • Virtual Tour
      • Checkout Lengths
      • Accessibility
      • FOIA Information
    • Get Involved
      • Ways to Give
      • Volunteer
      • Friends of the Library
Toggle Filters
Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Event Type
Event Type
Registration Type
Registration Type

Primary tabs

  • Upcoming
  • List
  • Month
  • Week
  • Day
Previous week

Toggle the date picker: Week of April 12, 2026

Next week
On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.
Time Sun (4/12) Mon (4/13) Tue (4/14) Wed (4/15) Thu (4/16) Fri (4/17) Sat (4/18)
10 am
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Maker Day: Custom Candles with The Candle Vault

10:30am–11:00am
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 18 2026 Sat

Maker Day: Custom Candles with The Candle Vault

10:30am–11:00am
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Full
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ignite your senses! Join Alex, the owner of The Candle Vault, as she gives a demonstration and instructs you how to make your own candle. Materials and supplies will be provided. 

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

Maker Day: Building Miniature Bookcases with Cathy

11:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 18 2026 Sat

Maker Day: Building Miniature Bookcases with Cathy

11:00am–11:30am
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Full
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create a miniature book case from every day and purchased materials. This case measures 3 x 5 inches and is complete with library ladder, painting, face out books and more.  



 

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

Maker Day: Ceramic Painting with Ceramic Creations

11:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 18 2026 Sat

Maker Day: Ceramic Painting with Ceramic Creations

11:30am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Full
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a ceramic piece with an instructor using a guided step-by-step process.

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

Maker Day: DIY Aprons with Cathy

12:30pm–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 18 2026 Sat

Maker Day: DIY Aprons with Cathy

12:30pm–1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create an apron from a men’s shirt using guided steps with an instructor.

This is in partnership with Maker Day 2026.

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

Jackson Pollock Painting with The Studio

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 18 2026 Sat

Jackson Pollock Painting with The Studio

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create a Jackson Pollock-style painting in The Studio. We provide the canvas and the paint, you provide the creativity!

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tranquil Tuesdays: Ceramic Painting

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 14 2026 Tue

Tranquil Tuesdays: Ceramic Painting

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Full
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the Library! Enjoy a simple craft, adult coloring, and guided breathing at our dedicated stations or just come relax.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knit Happens!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 16 2026 Thu

Knit Happens!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
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?

Stay Up to Date!

Keep up to date with the happenings around the library.

Sign up today!

New Lenox Public Library

120 Veterans Parkway New Lenox, IL 60451

Tel: 815-485-2605

Fax: 815-485-2548

Contact Us

     
Back To Top