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 Open Register Now 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 Open 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Intro to Video Editing 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Waitlist 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue What's Herb Got to Do With It? Cocktails, Mocktails and Infused Water 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Open 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Ready, Set, Kindergarten! 9:30am–10:30am Kids, PreK Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "PreK" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Ready, Set, Kindergarten! 10:00am–11:00am Kids, PreK Upcoming 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 6 2025 Sat ACT Digital Practice Test 10:00am–2:00pm Teens 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Microsoft Word for Beginners 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Maleficarum and Misfortune: Records and Resources for Tracing Accused Witches 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: 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 View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 11 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 "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 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 12 2025 Fri Homeschool Hangout 10:30am–11:30am Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 3:30pm–4:00pm Seniors Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:00pm–4:30pm Seniors Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 15 2025 Mon Phone Basics with Tech Tutors 4:30pm–5:00pm Seniors Upcoming 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.” Formany, happiness seems evasive; for others, improbable; but, for some,happiness seems to abound. Why is that? View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Happiness Happens 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults 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.” Formany, 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. 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 Sep 18 2025 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm 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 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! View Details 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 Sep 20 2025 Sat How-To-Kids: Life-Skills Lab 9:30am–12:30pm Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Resume Building Workshop 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Paint & Plant: A Mental Wellness Class 6:00pm–7:15pm Teens, Adults Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Weird Wednesdays: The Bermuda Triangle 5:00pm–5:45pm Kids, School-Age Kids Upcoming 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 25 2025 Thu A,B,C's about Medicare 10:00am–11:30am Adults Upcoming 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. 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 Sep 25 2025 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm 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 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. 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 Oct 2 2025 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm 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 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Before You Call The Handyman 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Upcoming 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. 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 Oct 9 2025 Thu Stay & Play 10:30am–12:00pm 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 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.