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Countdown to the Holidays

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Each day in December, a lucky teen will have the opportunity to earn a treat from our Countdown to the Holidays Tree!

Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian

All Day
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print.

Senior Coffee Breaks

10:30am - 12:00pm
Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

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

Review to Win

All Day 1/4 - 1/31
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Read, listen to or watch a book, audiobook, graphic novel, album, movie or TV show then submit a review to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances to win!

Life-Size Candyland

10:00am - 10:30am
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? 

Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Life-Size Candyland

10:30am - 11:00am
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? 

Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Life-Size Candyland

11:00am - 11:30am
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? 

Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Life-Size Candyland

11:30am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? 

Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Life-Size Candyland

12:00pm - 12:30pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? 

Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Life-Size Candyland

12:30pm - 1:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? 

Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Life-Size Candyland

1:00pm - 1:30pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? 

Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Life-Size Candyland

1:30pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? 

Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Trivia at Beggar's Pizza

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration 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.

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Tranquil Tuesdays

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
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: 23
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the library!

Homeschool Hangout: Time Capsules

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 5-13  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.&nbsp

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

Chess for Teens: Learn & Play

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Are you an avid chess-player, brand new to chess, eager to learn new strategies, or looking to meet other chess-players? This program is for you!

Puzzle Racing: Adult/Teen Teams

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.

Puzzle Racing: Family Teams

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.

Pal-entine's Day Party (A 20s & 30s Program)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Treat yo' self for Valentine's Day at the library. Come on your own or bring along your pals for this low-to-no romance celebration. We will have games, snacks, music, and a waffle placemat craft that would make Leslie Knope proud.

Homeschool Hangout

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 5-13  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.