New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Board Room at Main Branch May 19 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 "Adults" group. Mystery Book Club (Community Group) Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Conference Room at Main Branch Program Type: Community Group Age Group: Adults : 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Take the Trip: Why Traveling is Good for Your Health Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room B at Main Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers Age Group: Adults : Did you know nearly two-thirds of Americans don’t use all their vacation time, including paid time off? Join local travel agent Charlene Recio to explore the benefits of taking your vacation time and traveling. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Take the Trip: Why Traveling is Good for Your Health 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers Registration Required Event Details: Did you know nearly two-thirds of Americans don’t use all their vacation time, including paid time off? Join local travel agent Charlene Recio to explore the benefits of taking your vacation time and traveling.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Business Book Club Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am Conference Room at Main Branch Program Type: Community Group, Job & Career Age Group: Adults : Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers, We (Community Group) Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Conference Room at Main Branch Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group Age Group: Adults : Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 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 "Teens" group. RESCHEDULED! New Date! TAG: Teen Advisory Group Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room B at Main Branch Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teens : Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu RESCHEDULED! New Date! TAG: Teen Advisory Group 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community!
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. LEGO Club: Teen Edition Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room A at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: Tweens, Teens : Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!LEGO Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu LEGO Club: Teen Edition 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens, Teens Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!LEGO Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.
Building Closed for Memorial Day All Day 5/25 - 5/26 Main Branch The library building is closed for Memorial Day, but our online collection is always available! Closing May 25 - 26 2025 Closing Building Closed for Memorial Day All Day 5/25 - 5/26 Branches: Main Branch Description: The library building is closed for Memorial Day, but our online collection is always available!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Spring Finals Study Blitz Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:45pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event Age Group: Teens : School's out for the summer...almost! Come to the Library for a fun place to study and to do some last minute finals prepping. Snacks will be available and goody bags will be distributed while supplies last!No Registration Required View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. May 27 2025 Tue Spring Finals Study Blitz 3:00pm - 7:45pm Teens Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event Event Details: School's out for the summer...almost! Come to the Library for a fun place to study and to do some last minute finals prepping. Snacks will be available and goody bags will be distributed while supplies last!No Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Spice Club Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:00pm Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch Program Type: Cooking & Food, Take & Make / StudioDIY Age Group: Teens, Adults : Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Spice Club 4:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cooking & Food, Take & Make / StudioDIY Event Details: Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers, We (Community Group) Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Conference Room at Main Branch Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group Age Group: Adults : Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2025 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Knit Happens! Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm The Studio at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making Age Group: Adults, Seniors : 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? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jun 5 2025 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?
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. Gamers Advisory: Games, Books & Movies for Every Adventure Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults : Gamers Advisory pairs your favorite video games and board/tabletop games with library materials that share related themes, characters, adventures or audience appeal. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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. Jun 6 2025 Fri Gamers Advisory: Games, Books & Movies for Every Adventure 5:30pm - 5:45pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Online Room: Video (Pre-Recorded) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Gamers Advisory pairs your favorite video games and board/tabletop games with library materials that share related themes, characters, adventures or audience appeal.
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. Game-a-Palooza! Summer Learning Challenge Kick-Off Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm Main Branch Program Type: Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults : 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! View Details 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. Jun 7 2025 Sat Game-a-Palooza! Summer Learning Challenge Kick-Off 11:00am - 3:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Storytime Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: All Ages, Kids : All Ages. Stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Family Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am All Ages, Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: All Ages. Stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Chalk the Walk Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Commons Circle Drive at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: All Ages, Kids : All Ages. Bring your creativity and help us make our sidewalk pop with color this summer! Weather permitting. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Chalk the Walk 10:30am - 12:00pm All Ages, Kids Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Commons Circle Drive Age Group: All Ages, Kids Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Event Details: All Ages. Bring your creativity and help us make our sidewalk pop with color this summer! Weather permitting.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Blue Mind Wellness Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Meeting Room B at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Teens, Adults : Have you ever found yourself around water and noticed that you feel more relaxed and more connected? There may be a reason! Learn more about The Blue Mind theory which was first popularized by marine biologist Dr. Wallace Nichols. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Blue Mind Wellness 11:00am - 12:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever found yourself around water and noticed that you feel more relaxed and more connected? There may be a reason! Learn more about The Blue Mind theory which was first popularized by marine biologist Dr. Wallace Nichols.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. D&D Kids Club Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room A at Main Branch Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment Age Group: School-Age Kids : 3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon D&D Kids Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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-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 "School-Age Kids" group. Let's Go Fishin'! Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Commons Circle Drive at Main Branch Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: School-Age Kids : Ages 6-12 with a caregiver (June 9, 16, 23) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Jun 9 2025 Mon Let's Go Fishin'! 6:30pm - 7:30pm School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Commons Circle Drive Age Group: School-Age Kids Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6-12 with a caregiver (June 9, 16, 23) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.
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. Park Pals Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Off Site Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids : 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. View Details Offsite Event 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. Jun 10 2025 Tue Park Pals 9:30am - 10:30am Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Super Mario Bros Drive-In Movie Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Crafts & Making, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids : Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Race on over to the library for this special event sure to get your motor running! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Super Mario Bros Drive-In Movie 12:30pm - 3:00pm Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids Program Type: Crafts & Making, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Race on over to the library for this special event sure to get your motor running!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Club: Genealogy for Beginners Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room B at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers Age Group: Adults : Learn the basics of genealogical research in a friendly and welcoming environment with Debra Dudek. All experience and skill levels welcome!Registration Encouraged Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Genealogy Club: Genealogy for Beginners 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of genealogical research in a friendly and welcoming environment with Debra Dudek. All experience and skill levels welcome!Registration Encouraged
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Movin' & Groovin' Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Storytime Room at Main Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers : 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Movin' & Groovin' 9:30am - 10:00am Kids, PreK, Toddlers Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Stay & Play Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Meeting Room AB at Main Branch Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers : Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Stay & Play 10:00am - 11:30am Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room AB Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge Event Details: Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment. Siblings welcome.