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Let's Go Fishin'!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 8:30am - 9:30am
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   (July 3, 10, 17) 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
Registration Required
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   (July 3, 10, 17) 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.

Little Explorers Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K

Ages 0-6 with caregiver. Enjoy a short story in the library's Outdoor Naturescape followed by a walk on the nature trail filled with songs, rhymes & activities!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with caregiver. Enjoy a short story in the library's Outdoor Naturescape followed by a walk on the nature trail filled with songs, rhymes & activities!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.

Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK

Ages 4-6. Step into the magical world of folk & fairy tales with Ms. Elizabeth!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Step into the magical world of folk & fairy tales with Ms. Elizabeth!

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.

Outreach at the New Lenox Farmers Market

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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

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

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Enjoy pizza and drinks and answer questions on a multitude of topics.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more! Join us for a brain-busting evening at Beggars Pizza in New Lenox (650 Maple St., New Lenox, IL). Enjoy pizza and drinks and answer questions on a multitude of topics.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Crafternoon in the Studio

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  

Adult supervision is required.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  

Adult supervision is 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.

Gamers Advisory: Games, Books & Movies for Every Adventure

Friday, July 11, 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
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons 101

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Dungeons & Dragons 101 is the perfect introduction to this dynamic role-playing game. Learn some history, the basics of the game, and be inspried to explore new lands and fight weird monsters with Steve Hurovitz.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons 101 is the perfect introduction to this dynamic role-playing game. Learn some history, the basics of the game, and be inspried to explore new lands and fight weird monsters with Steve Hurovitz.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, July 14, 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
Registration Required
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Art Club: Tetris Puzzle

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, Virtual
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

1st-6th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Tetris Puzzle

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, 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: Tetris Puzzle

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

D&D Kids Club

Monday, July 14, 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
Registration Required
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Park Pals

Tuesday, July 15, 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.

Offsite Event
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 "School-Age Kids" group.

Puzzle Gauntlet

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

3rd-5th grade.  Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max.

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

3rd-5th grade.  Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max.

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

Puzzle Gauntlet

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

3rd-5th grade.  Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max.

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

3rd-5th grade.  Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Movin' & Groovin'

Wednesday, July 16, 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
Registration Required
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, July 16, 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.

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.

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

Kindness Club: Bookmarks for Little Free Library

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Bookmarks for Little Free Library

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Bookmarks for Little Free Library

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, July 16, 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.

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 "School-Age Kids" group.

Let's Go Fishin'!

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 8:30am - 9:30am
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   (July 3, 10, 17) 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
Registration Required
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   (July 3, 10, 17) 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.

Little Explorers Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K

Ages 0-6 with caregiver. Enjoy a short story in the library's Outdoor Naturescape followed by a walk on the nature trail filled with songs, rhymes & activities!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with caregiver. Enjoy a short story in the library's Outdoor Naturescape followed by a walk on the nature trail filled with songs, rhymes & activities!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.

Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK

Ages 4-6. Step into the magical world of folk & fairy tales with Ms. Elizabeth!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Step into the magical world of folk & fairy tales with Ms. Elizabeth!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!