Week Calendar

Name: Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest
Start: 2025-03-03
End: 2025-03-31
Location: Online

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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Annual Adult and Teen Poetry Contest All Day 3/3 - 3/31 Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event, Virtual Event Details: Calling all poets: Let’s celebrate National Poetry Month together! The New Lenox Public Library will be hosting a poetry contest to highlight your creativity. Submit a poem on any topic and in a style of your choosing.		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian All Day Adults, Seniors This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. March Madness: Championship All Day 3/24 - 3/30 Teens, Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: It's season four of March Madness at the library, and this year's theme is One-Word Wonders!	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. Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown Kit Pick Up 03/31/2025 @ 10:00am - 04/04/2025 @ 4:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY Event Details: Celebrate National Ramen Day with The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown!
		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. Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown Voting 03/31/2025 @ 10:00am - 04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults 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. Library Branch: Online Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY Event Details: Celebrate National Ramen Day with The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown!
9 am		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. Baby & Me Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Kids, Babies Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Babies Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver. This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome		This event is in the "Kids" group. Minecraft Mania 9:00am - 8:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Youth Services Makerspace Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment Event Details: Ages 2-13 Join us as we celebrate the upcoming release of "A Minecraft Movie"! Drop in to the library all day for everything Minecraft including: sneaky scavenger hunts, cool coloring & crafts, and glorious games!		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Play-Doh Playtime 9:30am - 10:00am Kids, Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Crafts & Making Required Seats Remaining: 1 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!
10 am			This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. On Our Own 10:30am - 11:00am Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Music Makers 10:30am - 11:00am Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Toddler Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Kids, Toddlers Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Maker Day 10:00am - 2:00pm All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Entire Library Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Special Event Event Details: Maker Day is back! Get hands-on with all that the Library has to offer as we kick off National Library Week. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Maker Day: Paint Pouring with Hawaii Fluid Art 10:30am - 11:00am All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Come create your very own painting in a completely new way! Presented by Hawaii Fluid Art, learn what fluid art is and how you can create your own artwork. Supplies and materials will be provided.
11 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Maker Day: Creating Sound Effects with Lainey 11:00am - 11:30am All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Let's make some noise! Have you ever wondered how sound effects for movies and TV shows are made? There is an entire category of sound effects called Foley. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Maker Day: Beginner Knitting with Rachael 11:30am - 12:00pm All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Let's learn some "purls" of wisdom! Come learn knitting tips and techniques for beginners with Rachael from NLPL's long running Sewing with Rachael. Supplies will be provided for this event.
12 pm							This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Maker Day: Character Illustration and Story Creation with Renee Galvin 12:00pm - 12:30pm Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Read, Imagine, Create. Join Renee Galvin, the author of Paper Jam, as she teaches you how to draw one of her characters and how she creates a story. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Maker Day: Candle Making with Alex 12:30pm - 1:00pm All Ages Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Ignite your senses! Join Alex, the owner of The Candle Vault, as she gives a demonstration and instructs you how to make your own candle. Materials and supplies will be provided.
1 pm			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. Spring Break Crafternoon 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Crafts & Making Event Details: All Ages Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! Supplies will be provided and adult supervision is required.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Demo Wednesday 1:00pm - 2:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. On Our Own 1:00pm - 1:30pm Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program. 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. Spring Break Crafternoon 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens Program Type: Crafts & Making Event Details: All Ages Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! Supplies will be provided and adult supervision is required.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Maker Day: Laser Cutting in the Studio 1:00pm - 1:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making, Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Where creativity meets precision. Learn about the laser cutter and how you can create your own projects in the Studio. We will teach you how to create your own wood engraved name plate using the xTool Creative Suite.
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5 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD 5:30pm - 7:00pm All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Closed Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Learn the ins-and-outs of The Studio's 3D printing process: how to find something to print, submit it to us, and pick up a finished design. Want to design something yourself? Learn how to make your own keychain design in TinkerCAD!		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Severe Weather & Safety Expo 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Look for our table at the Safety Expo! We will have handouts and information! This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adobe Photoshop Basics 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn photo editing techniques using basic tools and menu items. Please create a free Adobe account prior to coming to class. Laptops will be provided to participants.	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. LEGO Club 5:00pm - 5:45pm Kids, School-Age Kids Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: 1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.	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. Celebrate National Ramen Day 5:30pm - 6:30pm All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Closed Required 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. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Room: Video (Pre-Recorded) Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Virtual Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join Kyra (from Cooking with Kyra) and Kelli Jean (from Spice Club) as they dive into the world of ramen!
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers, We (Community Group) 6:00pm - 7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: The Studio Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Crafts & Making 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?
7 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Pajama Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "PreK" group. This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please.

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