This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Jul 21 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.
New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Board Room at Main Branch Jul 21 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 "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. 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 22 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. 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 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 22 2025 Tue Family Trivia Night 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming 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 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 23 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 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. 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 23 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group. Jul 24 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 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. Jul 24 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 "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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Chess for Teens: Open Play 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required 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. Jul 24 2025 Thu Family BINGO Night 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jul 25 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 "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. 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 25 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 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 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 25 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. 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! 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. Jul 26 2025 Sat Oregon Trail: Family & All Ages All Day All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat Oregon Trail: After Hours 5:00pm - 6:30pm Adults Upcoming 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Hearts & Crafts in The Studio 6:00pm - 7:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Open 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Ignacy Jan Paderewski: America, My Second Homeland 6:00pm - 7:15pm 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: 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 30 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. 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 4 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. 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Seas the Day! Beach House Craft 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Upcoming 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 View Details This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 6 - 26 2025 Summer Visual Art Showcase Exhibition 08/06/2025 @ 5:00pm - 08/26/2025 @ 8:00pm Teens, Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 6 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. 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Chess for Teens: Open Play 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 16 2025 Sat Puzzle Racing: Adult/Teen Teams 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Upcoming 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.