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D&D Kids Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B 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.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

LEGO Club: Teen Edition

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!

LEGO Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!

LEGO Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.

Senior Coffee Breaks

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Seniors
:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee!

Trivia Question Marks on Aqua Background

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

Thursday, May 8, 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.

Waitlist
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Board Game Night (A 20s & 30s Program)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
:

Meet up with other 20 and 30-somethings for a fun evening of games! Play a game from the Library’s in-house collection or bring one of your own favorites to teach the group.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Meet up with other 20 and 30-somethings for a fun evening of games! Play a game from the Library’s in-house collection or bring one of your own favorites to teach the group.

LEGO Club: Teen Edition

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!

LEGO Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!

LEGO Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.

Chalk the Walk

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Commons Circle Drive at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
:

All Ages.  Bring your creativity and help us make our sidewalk pop with color this summer!  

Weather permitting.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages.  Bring your creativity and help us make our sidewalk pop with color this summer!  

Weather permitting.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, June 9, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Super Mario Bros Drive-In Movie

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
:

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver.  Race on over to the library for this special event sure to get your motor running!

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver.  Race on over to the library for this special event sure to get your motor running!

Movin' & Groovin'

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, June 13, 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!

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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!

Code Expo at the Library

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
:

All Ages. Enjoy this drop-in tech program where families can visit different learning stations to develop skills in computational thinking, computer science, technology, and coding.

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

All Ages. Enjoy this drop-in tech program where families can visit different learning stations to develop skills in computational thinking, computer science, technology, and coding.

Code Expo at the Library

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids
:

All Ages. Enjoy this drop-in tech program where families can visit different learning stations to develop skills in computational thinking, computer science, technology, and coding.

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

All Ages. Enjoy this drop-in tech program where families can visit different learning stations to develop skills in computational thinking, computer science, technology, and coding.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, June 16, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Family Trivia Night

Tuesday, June 17, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Movin' & Groovin'

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, June 20, 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!

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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!

Afterhours Switch Gaming Night

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
:

Ages 8-12.  Come ready to play games like Mario Kart, Super Mario Wonder, Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and others on the library's Nintendo Switch. Attendees will decide what games we play.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Come ready to play games like Mario Kart, Super Mario Wonder, Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and others on the library's Nintendo Switch. Attendees will decide what games we play.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, June 23, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Biography Bunch: Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
:

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history.