About Adult Services
Welcome! Adult Services is located on the second floor of the New Lenox Public Library. We provide reference, research, and reader's advisory services, as well as assistance with the 22 computers available in our Technology Center. We also are happy to help you maneuver the web or any of our valuable online resources available to you as a New Lenox Library cardholder from our research page.
In addition, we offer 24/7 reference assistance online through our Ask Away service. If you want to sign up for any of the programs listed below or have another suggestion you’d like to send, please e-mail us at nlreference@newlenoxlibrary.org.
Or, if IM is more your style you can reach our department during library hours (note, you must subscribe to each service in order to connect directly and chat):
YAHOO!: AskNLPL
Patrons using MSN may send questions to AskNLPL@hotmail.com.
Register Online
New Service! Now you can register online for library programs! Peruse our calendar of events and register online here. This service is available 24/7.Programs
(registration preferred, not necessary)Needle and Fiber Arts Group
Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month @ 6:30 p.m.Next Meeting; August 4 & 18
Learn and enjoy a variety of needlework arts, such as knitting, crocheting, felting, needlepoint, and embroidery. Bring your own materials. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Writer's Group
Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month @ 6:30 p.m.Next Meetings; August 4 & 18
A meeting place for writers to share their work for encouragement and critique. Group is moderated by Miles Snyder of New Lenox.
Genealogy Club
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month in Meeting Room B at 5:30 pm.August 9
Are you interested in your family history? Whether you are just a beginner or a long time genealogist the club has something for you! New members welcome!
Haunted History
Monday, July 26th @ 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room A & B, Registration Requested“Sit Back and Listen...If You Dare!” Hear the entertaining and chilling tales of the historical hauntings of the Midwest. Stories of the S.S. Eastland, Brookfield Zoo, Fort Dearborn Massacre, and John Dillinger (just to name a few) will give you goosebumps, while giving you a bit of history at the same time! Sponsored by the Friends of New Lenox Library in conjunction with the Manhattan-Elwood Public Library.
Bright Start
Thursday, July 29th @ 6:00 p.m., Meeting Room B, Registration RequestedThe Illinois State Treasurer’s Office administers two Illinois 529 college savings plans: Bright Start and Bright Directions. Both plans are designed as “qualified tuition programs” under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Under the Illinois 529 college savings plans, your investments grow tax-free as long as your withdrawals are used to pay for higher education expenses (e.g., tuition, fees, books, room and board). As an Illinois resident, you also enjoy additional tax benefits.
eBay Advanced Selling
Saturday, August 7th @ 10:30 a.m., Meeting Room A & B, Registration RequestedHave you ever wondered what people do to make a living selling on eBay? Plan to attend this informative & fun "eBay Advanced Selling"" program by eBay University Instructor Jack Waddick. Sit back and let Jack demonstrate the advanced tools, tips, and strategies used by some of eBay's most successful sellers. This lively 90-minute session will include real time demos on eBay.com and plenty of time for your questions. Register today for "eBay Advanced Selling."
Cash Dash
Thursday, August 12th @ 6:00 p.m., Meeting Room B, Registration RequestedDo we have your money? You may be among the millions of people, businesses and heirs who have cash or valuables owed to you in the State of Illinois. Come search the Illinois State Treasurer’s database and see if there is money with your name on it!
Computer Classes
Limited to New Lenox Library cardholders. Five person minimum required for each class. Most classes are limited to 15 spaces; some only 10. You can register for a class by calling the library Adult Services desk at (815) 485-2605 or by e-mailing nlreference@newlenoxlibrary.org. However, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 there will be a $5 non-refundable registration fee for each computer class. The fee is payable at the time of registration and registration is not considered complete until the fee is paid. Under certain circumstances the fee can be refunded if cancellation is made 24 hours or more before the class.Thursday, July 29 @ 5:30 - E-mail Basics
Tuesday, August 3 @ 5:30 - Computer Basics
Monday, August 9 @ 5:30 - Internet Basics
Book Discussion
(registration not necessary - just drop in!)New Lenox Public Library District currently provides meeting room space and obtains books for three book clubs. These clubs are member-run and generally meet once a month. Please consider joining one or all of these clubs and start discussing, sharing and enjoying the experience of reading with a group! Call to reserve your copy of a book today!
Adult Book Club
The Hiding Place by by Corrie Ten BoomWednesday, August 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Adult Book Club reads mostly fiction and occasionally some best-selling non-fiction. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Busy Mom's Book Group
Meets the first Monday of the month at 10:30 am There are no meetings scheduled for July or August. This group will resume meetings again in September
Mystery Book Club
Vanishing Point by Marcia MullerAugust 18, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
The Adult Mystery Book Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3pm.
Please contact the Adult Services Department at 815-485-2605 for additional information about these Book Clubs.