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Mobile Memory Lab Community Digitization Day

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Non-Library Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About The Event

Digitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!

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

Mobile Memory Lab Community Digitization Day

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About The Event

Digitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Join us for Lucy!, a solo musical performed by Jilliann Gabrielle of Paradise Playhouse, showcasing Lucille Ball's incredible life.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let's use the Silhouette Cameo to make paper, vinyl, or heat transfer projects. This month, we'll be making custom stencils to paint on a plant pot. 1 plant pot per participant. 

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

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
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.

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

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Health & Wellness, Illinois Libraries Present, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

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

Knit Happens!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

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

"Oh, My Stars!" Take & Make Craft Kits

05/19/2025 @ 4:00pm - 05/23/2025 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Come celebrate America the Beautiful ! Our Take & Make kit this month will have you seeing STARS! But in a good way. We will be decorating 3 stars with Americana fabric and creating a sign with them.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain different skills when it comes to sewing with a machine or by hand. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group
Event Details:

Join our long-running book club as they discuss a different mystery each month! Stop at the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book at any time. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Did you know nearly two-thirds of Americans don’t use all their vacation time, including paid time off? Join local travel agent Charlene Recio to explore the benefits of taking your vacation time and traveling.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Business Book Club

9:30am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group, Job & Career
Event Details:

Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 "Adults" group.

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

Knit Happens!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Group
Event Details:

Join our long-running book club as they discuss a different mystery each month! Stop at the Patron Services desk to pick up a copy of the book at any time. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Knit Happens!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

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

Tranquil Tuesdays

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the library! Each Tranquil Tuesday will feature a variety of mindfulness and relaxation activities.