This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Let's Go Fishin'! 8:30am - 9:30am 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 (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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Little Explorers Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Kids, Birth - Pre-K Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime 1:00pm - 1:30pm Kids, PreK Upcoming 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! View Details Offsite Event 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. Jul 10 2025 Thu Outreach at the New Lenox Farmers Market 4:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults 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 View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Trivia at Beggar's Pizza 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Play-Doh Playtime 9:30am - 10:00am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders 10:15am - 10:45am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming 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. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Crafternoon in the Studio 1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages, Kids, Tweens 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 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. Jul 11 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Dungeons and Dragons 101 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jul 14 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Art Club: Tetris Puzzle 4:30pm - 4:45pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Jul 14 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 "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. 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. Jul 15 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Puzzle Gauntlet 2:30pm - 3:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Puzzle Gauntlet 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids Upcoming 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 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. Jul 16 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, 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. 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. Jul 16 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.
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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Kindness Club: Bookmarks for Little Free Library 5:00pm - 5:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 16 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Let's Go Fishin'! 8:30am - 9:30am 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 (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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Little Explorers Storytime 10:00am - 10:45am Kids, Birth - Pre-K Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime 1:00pm - 1:30pm Kids, PreK Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Play-Doh Playtime 9:30am - 10:00am Kids, Toddlers Upcoming 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!