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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

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

Intro to Video Editing

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Learn how to edit videos together, create photo slideshows, add music to videos, and other basic editing skills. We will be using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit our videos. This class is beginner friendly and no prior knowledge is necessary.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to edit videos together, create photo slideshows, add music to videos, and other basic editing skills. We will be using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit our videos. This class is beginner friendly and no prior knowledge is necessary.

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

What's Herb Got to Do With It? Cocktails, Mocktails and Infused Water

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Master Gardener Nancy Kuhajda to learn how to create your own mocktails, cocktails, and infused waters using herbs you can easily grow in your garden or on your kitchen windowsill.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Master Gardener Nancy Kuhajda to learn how to create your own mocktails, cocktails, and infused waters using herbs you can easily grow in your garden or on your kitchen windowsill.

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

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills
Age Group:
Kids, PreK

Ages 4-6 with a caregiver.  Is your child starting Kindergarten this fall?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK
Program Type: Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with a caregiver.  Is your child starting Kindergarten this fall?

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

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills
Age Group:
Kids, PreK

Ages 4-6 with a caregiver.  Is your child starting Kindergarten this fall?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK
Program Type: Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with a caregiver.  Is your child starting Kindergarten this fall?

This event is in the "Teens" group

ACT Digital Practice Test

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a full-length digital ACT practice test at the Library, offered by Huntington Learning Center. The ACT is required for high school graduation in Illinois, and this is a great opportunity to prepare.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills
Event Details:

Join us for a full-length digital ACT practice test at the Library, offered by Huntington Learning Center. The ACT is required for high school graduation in Illinois, and this is a great opportunity to prepare.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Word for Beginners

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word! We will be using Office 2019 on New Lenox Library devices.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word! We will be using Office 2019 on New Lenox Library devices.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maleficarum and Misfortune: Records and Resources for Tracing Accused Witches

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults

For over two centuries, individuals accused of witchcraft did not live by the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” – if you made it to trial, the law heavily presumed guilt.

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:

For over two centuries, individuals accused of witchcraft did not live by the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” – if you made it to trial, the law heavily presumed guilt.

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

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

Thursday, September 11, 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 "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens

Ages 5-12.  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Happiness Happens

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults

In 2000, August was designated “Happiness Happens Month.” For
many, happiness seems evasive; for others, improbable; but, for some,
happiness seems to abound. Why is that?

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Special Presenters & Performers
Event Details:

In 2000, August was designated “Happiness Happens Month.” For
many, happiness seems evasive; for others, improbable; but, for some,
happiness seems to abound. Why is that?

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

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
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
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 "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

How-To-Kids: Life-Skills Lab

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 4-12.  Kids learn best by doing — and that’s exactly what they’ll do at How-To Kids: Life Skills Lab!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Education & Skills
Event Details:

Ages 4-12.  Kids learn best by doing — and that’s exactly what they’ll do at How-To Kids: Life Skills Lab!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume Building Workshop

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop hosted by the Workforce Center of Will County, designed to empower job seekers with the skills and strategies necessary to craft a standout resume.

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

Join us for an engaging and informative workshop hosted by the Workforce Center of Will County, designed to empower job seekers with the skills and strategies necessary to craft a standout resume.

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

Paint & Plant: A Mental Wellness Class

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Take time for creativity and self-care with RejuveNate Plants & Wellness as part of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month this September.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take time for creativity and self-care with RejuveNate Plants & Wellness as part of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month this September.

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

Weird Wednesdays: The Bermuda Triangle

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity.  THEME: The Bermuda Triangle

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity.  THEME: The Bermuda Triangle

This event is in the "Adults" group

A,B,C's about Medicare

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults

Medicare enrollment begins in October, and now is a great time to get informed.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Medicare enrollment begins in October, and now is a great time to get informed.

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

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
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
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
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Stay & Play

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
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
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 "Adults" group

Before You Call The Handyman

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

Professional handyman and licensed building engineer Dan Findley will share easy home repairs and simple preventative maintenance you can do yourself with just a few tools.

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

Professional handyman and licensed building engineer Dan Findley will share easy home repairs and simple preventative maintenance you can do yourself with just a few tools.

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

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
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
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.