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Demo Wednesday

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making, Education & Skills
Event Details:

What do we have in the Studio? Let us show you! Each month, staff will demonstrate one of our maker tools and how you can use it for your own projects. Stop by the Studio to see what we’re working on. No registration required!

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.

Crafting with the Cameo: Flower Pot Stencils

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
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
Waitlist
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 "Adults" group.

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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Outreach at the New Lenox Farmers Market

4:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Keep an eye out for the library at the New Lenox Farmers Market! We'll be handing out seed packets and other fun promotional items! Come by, say hello, and grab some goodies. We can't wait to see you there!

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

Knit Happens!

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

Mobile Blood Drive

10:00am - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Non-Library Group, Outreach, Special Event
Event Details:

There's a blood shortage—donate! Blood donations will be in the mobile Versiti bus parked in the Library's parking lot.

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Seniors
Waitlist
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

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Seniors
Open
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 "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 "Seniors" group.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Seniors
Open
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing With Rachael: Fabric Corner Bookmarks

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Board Room
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 Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community!

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

LEGO Club: Teen Edition

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
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.

Building Closed for Memorial Day

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for Memorial Day, but our online collection is always available!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Spring Finals Study Blitz

3:00pm - 7:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Special Event
Event Details:

School's out for the summer...almost! Come to the Library for a fun place to study and to do some last minute finals prepping. Snacks will be available and goody bags will be distributed while supplies last!


No Registration Required