New Lenox Public Library
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Monday February 9 10:30am - 11:00am CST
On Our Own
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. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EITHER MONDAY OR THURSDAY SESSION (N......More
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Monday February 9 5:30pm - 7:00pm CST
Intro to Laser Cutting & xTools
Learn the ins-and-outs of how to use the Laser Cutter in The Studio. We will go over what the laser cutter can do, different projects you can create, and how to submit a request. Want to design something yourself? Learn how to make a keychain on basswood using xTool Cre......More
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Tuesday February 10 9:30am - 10:00am CST
Baby & Me Storytime
Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver. This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome
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Tuesday February 10 5:00pm - 5:45pm CST
Charm Bracelet Party
Come make friends and a custom charm bracelet in The Studio! We will provide the bracelets, charms and tools to make your bracelet unique to you. If you have your own charms, feel free to bring them with you.
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Tuesday February 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Romantasy Mixer
Love dragons, fae, or anything romance? Meet fellow romantasy readers to talk about your favorite books and tropes, share what you’re reading, and create bracelets and bookmarks inspired by the genre.Whether you're deep into Fourth Wing, just finished ACOTAR, or just cu......More
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Tuesday February 10 7:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Pajama Time
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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Wednesday February 11 9:00am - 9:30am CST
Music Makers
Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.PLEASE REGISTER FOR EITHER 9AM -OR- 10AM SESSION (NOT BOTH). DUPLICATE REGISTRANTS WILL BE REMOVED.
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Wednesday February 11 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Music Makers
Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EITHER 9AM -OR- 10AM SESSION (NOT BOTH). DUPLICATE REGISTRANTS WILL BE REMOVED.
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Wednesday February 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Chess Club for Kids
Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program. This program is designed for beginner players, but all skill levels are welcome to come enjoy the fun! Registration is for a 3-week session and attendance is require......More
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Wednesday February 11 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Fiction Book Club (Community Group)
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! Call to reserve a copy of the book, or stop by Patron Services to pick ......More
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Thursday February 12 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Toddler Storytime
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.
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Thursday February 12 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Stay & Play
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. Registration not required.
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Thursday February 12 1:00pm - 1:30pm CST
On Our Own
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. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EITHER MONDAY OR THURSDAY SESSION (N......More
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Thursday February 12 5:00pm - 5:45pm CST
Kids Code Club: Whack-A-Mole game
2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experience! THEME: Whack-A-Mole game
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Thursday February 12 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Beginners' Crocheting with Rachael: Teens & Adults
Want to learn how to crochet? Join Rachael as she teaches you the basics of crocheting! If you’ve never picked up a crochet hook, this is the perfect class for you. All materials will be provided. This month, this class is for Teens & Adults. This is a beginner class th......More
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Friday February 13 9:30am - 10:00am CST
Play-Doh Playtime
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!
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Friday February 13 10:15am - 10:45am CST
Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders
Ages 4-6 with caregiver. Big kids love Play-Doh, too! Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.
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Friday February 13 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Homeschool Hangout
Ages 5-12. 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. Adult supervision is required.
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Friday February 13 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Link Up @ the Library
Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book. Either way, getting out of the......More
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Saturday February 14 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Pee-Wee Picasso
Ages 0-2.5 years with caregiver. Join us for a special creative playtime just for our youngest library friends! Pee-Wee Picasso is all about process-based art — no instructions, no expectations, and no “right” way to create. Every child’s masterpiece will be totally the......More
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Monday February 16 All Day
Building Closed for President's Day
The library building is closed for President's Day, but our online collection is always available!
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Monday February 16 4:30pm - 4:45pm CST
Art Club: Watercolor Windmill
1st-6th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Watercolor Windmill
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Tuesday February 17 9:30am - 10:00am CST
Baby & Me Storytime
Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver. This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome
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Tuesday February 17 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Mystery Book Club (Community Group)
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 is a community group and is not run or monitored by library staff.
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Tuesday February 17 4:30pm - 5:15pm CST
Tween Craft & Create: Sublimated Tumblers
4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Sublimated Tumblers
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Tuesday February 17 5:30pm - 7:00pm CST
Sewing With Rachael: English Paper Piecing Heart Coasters
Want to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain a variety of sewing skills with a machine or by hand. We recommend learning on your own sewing machine. If you don’t have a machine, you can use one of the Studio's.Th......More
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Tuesday February 17 7:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Pajama Time
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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Wednesday February 18 9:00am - 9:30am CST
Music Makers
Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.PLEASE REGISTER FOR EITHER 9AM -OR- 10AM SESSION (NOT BOTH). DUPLICATE REGISTRANTS WILL BE REMOVED.
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Wednesday February 18 9:30am - 11:00am CST
Business Book Club
Business book club meets at the New Lenox Library the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30am-11am.Each month is a different book focused on building business, sales, leadership, etc. Even if you haven't read the book, it's still ok to come.Hosted by Megan Wendtland-......More
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Wednesday February 18 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Music Makers
Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EITHER 9AM -OR- 10AM SESSION (NOT BOTH). DUPLICATE REGISTRANTS WILL BE REMOVED.
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Wednesday February 18 5:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Kindness Club: Community Helper Cookies
Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Community Helper Cookies
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Wednesday February 18 5:30pm - 7:00pm CST
Crafting with the Cricut: Waterproof Stickers
Crafting with the Cricut classes and do-it-yourself kits use the Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut Explore Air to make a paper, vinyl, or heat transfer project.February Project: Waterproof StickersPlease bring a photo or use one of our pre-made designs.
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Wednesday February 18 6:00pm - 7:45pm CST
Writers, We (Community Group)
Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience. Bring your haunting horror, sappy romance, blood-pumping action, children's lit., shining sci-fi, poetic pathos-- all genres welcome!The Ne......More
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Wednesday February 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Chess Club for Kids
Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program. This program is designed for beginner players, but all skill levels are welcome to come enjoy the fun! Registration is for a 3-week session and attendance is require......More
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Thursday February 19 10:00am - 10:30am CST
Toddler Storytime
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.
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Thursday February 19 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
Stay & Play
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. Registration not required.
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Thursday February 19 1:00pm - 1:30pm CST
On Our Own
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. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EITHER MONDAY OR THURSDAY SESSION (N......More
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Thursday February 19 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
TAG: Teen Advisory Group
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!Please contact our Teen Services Specia......More
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Thursday February 19 5:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Kinder Drawin'
Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!