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D&D Kids Club

Monday, July 21, 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.

New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Main Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Board Room
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 22, 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Family Trivia Night

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
:

Ages 6 and up with a caregiver.  Engage in friendly competition and test your wits with a variety of exciting trivia challenges that span literature, history, science, and more.

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

Ages 6 and up with a caregiver.  Engage in friendly competition and test your wits with a variety of exciting trivia challenges that span literature, history, science, and more.

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 23, 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 23, 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 "Birth - Pre-K" group.

Little Explorers Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 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 24, 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 "Teens" group.

Chess for Teens: Open Play

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join us this summer for our brand new Teen Chess Club! Enjoy friendly competition in a relaxed atmosphere and meet other players. The Library will provide several chess sets, but players are encouraged to bring their own.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer for our brand new Teen Chess Club! Enjoy friendly competition in a relaxed atmosphere and meet other players. The Library will provide several chess sets, but players are encouraged to bring their own.

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

Family BINGO Night

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
:

Ages 4 & up with caregiver.  Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.

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

Ages 4 & up with caregiver.  Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.

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

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, July 25, 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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Crafternoon in the Studio

Friday, July 25, 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 25, 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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Oregon Trail: Family & All Ages

All Day
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
:

Join us for the grand finale of our Summer Reading Challenge: Level Up! Step into a life-size version of the classic computer game Oregon Trail and embark on a journey to reach the Willamette Valley!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Join us for the grand finale of our Summer Reading Challenge: Level Up! Step into a life-size version of the classic computer game Oregon Trail and embark on a journey to reach the Willamette Valley!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Oregon Trail: After Hours

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Adults
:

The ox has wandered off, there’s a river to ford, everyone has cholera, and you have died of dysentery... can your wagon still make it to Oregon?

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

The ox has wandered off, there’s a river to ford, everyone has cholera, and you have died of dysentery... can your wagon still make it to Oregon?

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

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ignacy Jan Paderewski: America, My Second Homeland

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults
:

Despite his strong connection to Poland, famous pianist and politician Ignacy Jan Paderewski considered America his "second homeland." Join Bogdan Goc, history expert and Council Member at the Aurea Libertas Institute, as we explore Paderewski’s d

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Despite his strong connection to Poland, famous pianist and politician Ignacy Jan Paderewski considered America his "second homeland." Join Bogdan Goc, history expert and Council Member at the Aurea Libertas Institute, as we explore Paderewski’s d

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, July 30, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spice Club

Monday, August 4, 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.

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.

Seas the Day! Beach House Craft

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults
:

Get ready for High Tides and Good Vibes as we create 3 unique beach houses as a table top decoration. We will paint decorate wood house them with ocean & sea embellishments as well as starfish, shells and nautical or coastal scrapbook paper.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for High Tides and Good Vibes as we create 3 unique beach houses as a table top decoration. We will paint decorate wood house them with ocean & sea embellishments as well as starfish, shells and nautical or coastal scrapbook paper.

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

Summer Visual Art Showcase Exhibition

08/06/2025 @ 5:00pm to 08/26/2025 @ 8:00pm
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

View this years submissions on our Lobby Bookcase display!


Summer Visual Art Showcase

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

View this years submissions on our Lobby Bookcase display!


Summer Visual Art Showcase

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, August 6, 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 "Teens" group.

Chess for Teens: Open Play

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
:

Join us this summer for our brand new Teen Chess Club! Enjoy friendly competition in a relaxed atmosphere and meet other players. The Library will provide several chess sets, but players are encouraged to bring their own.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer for our brand new Teen Chess Club! Enjoy friendly competition in a relaxed atmosphere and meet other players. The Library will provide several chess sets, but players are encouraged to bring their own.

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

Puzzle Racing: Adult/Teen Teams

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.