Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity.  THEME: UFOs

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.

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.

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Oreo Frog Cookies

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!

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

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.

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.

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

Birth- 5 years  Come dressed your best to celebrate the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Make crafts, play games, and dance the day away!

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.

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.

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!

Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê.

Keep an eye out for the library at the New Lenox Farmers Market! We'll be handing out seed packets and other fun promotional items! Come by, say hello, and grab some goodies. We can't wait to see you there!

Gamers Advisory pairs your favorite video games and board/tabletop games with library materials that share related themes, characters, adventures or audience appeal.

Join us for Game-a-Palooza! and kick off the Summer Learning Challenge: Level Up with a day of games! Explore a variety of hands-on stations throughout the library, featuring video games, board games, and card games. Drop in and start playing!

All Ages.  Stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family.  

All Ages.  Bring your creativity and help us make our sidewalk pop with color this summer!  

Weather permitting.

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun.

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver.  Race on over to the library for this special event sure to get your motor running!

Ages 2-5 with caregiver.  Wiggle, jiggle, and jump around to some of our favorite children's tunes. Scarves, shakers, and other musical instruments provided.  Siblings welcome.