New Lenox Public Library
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Sunday June 2 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Sundae Storytime at the Creamery
All Ages. Meet us at the New Lenox Creamery for a delicious storytime! Enjoy a sweet treat and listen to a cool story sure to help you beat the summer heat!Each registrant will be given a $1 off coupon for their ice cream purchase!
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Monday June 3 through July 3
Multi-Library Geocache Event
The New Lenox Library is participating in the 12th Annual ATLAS Multi-Library Geocaching Event and you are invited to join us!All library patrons are invited to use clues and geographic coordinates to find hidden “geocaches” at numerous participating area libraries. For......More
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Monday June 3 All Day
Summer Learning Challenge Begins
Read, Renew, RepeatSummer Learning Challenge 2024 Sunday, June 2–Wednesday, July 31 for Kids, Teens & AdultsThis Summer’s theme is Read, Renew, Repeat! Sign up starts Sunday, June 2. The Challenge is for all ages, from birth through adults. The first week, June 2–9, is ......More
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Monday June 3 9:00am - Wednesday July 3 8:00pm CDT
Summer Visual Art Showcase
Enter our Summer Visual Art ShowcaseThe event is part of our 2024 Summer Learning Challenge Read, Renew, Repeat. We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate our community’s creativity!We can change the world! Using your library is an eco-friendly and sustainable wa......More
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Monday June 3 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Chalk the Walk
Bring your creativity and help us make our sidewalk pop with color this summer! Sidewalk chalk will be provided.Registration not required.
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Monday June 3 4:00pm CDT
Spice Club
Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice. Kits each include a sample of that month’s spice and a packet full of recipes, cookbook recommendations, as well as some history and cultural context......More
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Monday June 3 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen Open Studio
7th-12th Grade. Create with others your age in The Studio. Bring a project with, or create one out of the materials and projects we have here. Registration is encouraged.
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Tuesday June 4 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
(New Date!) Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers
NEW DATE TUESDAY, JUNE 4: Our Illinois Libraries Present program with Temple Grandin was orginaly scheduled in April. If you registered for the April event you DO NOT need to register again.Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplish......More
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Tuesday June 4 7:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Messin' Around: Sidewalk Chalk Painting
Ages 5-7. Unleash your creativity in this fun and messy art program perfect for young artists! Program will be held in the Outdoor Naturescape, weather permitting. Dress for mess! Theme: Sidewalk Chalk Painting
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Wednesday June 5 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Picnic Storytime
All Ages. Bring your lunch and blanket to the library and enjoy an outdoor storytime as you eat! Stay and play outdoor games and activities in the library’s naturescape. Weather permitting.
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Wednesday June 5 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Garden Buddies
Ages 3-5 Outdoor Naturescape at the Library Come dig in the dirt and help plant herbs and flowers in the library’s garden boxes. Then, we’ll make some garden art. Dress for mess.
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Wednesday June 5 6:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
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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Thursday June 6 12:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Board Game Afternoon
All Ages. Beat summer boredom and drop in to play a round or two of your favorite board games! Games will be provided, but you are more than welcome to bring your own as well. Participants must be supervised by an adult.
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Thursday June 6 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Knit Happens!
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? Peek through The Studio's freebie cabinets and yarn swap to see what we've got whenever you're in t......More
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Friday June 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Donuts, Decorating, and Dominos
Let's go all out for National Donut Day this year! We will be decorating donuts, playing dominos, and learning about these delicious pastries via some donut trivia. Prize awarded to the top donut decorator!
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Saturday June 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Summer Kickoff with Crosstown Exotics
Help us kick off the Summer Learning Challenge with Crosstown Exotics Reptile and Bug Show! Get an up-close, hands-on experience with some amazing creatures while learning fun facts and interesting information about the creepy, crawly world of reptiles and bugs!The even......More
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Sunday June 9 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Sundae Storytime at the Creamery
All Ages. Meet us at the New Lenox Creamery for a delicious storytime! Enjoy a sweet treat and listen to a cool story sure to help you beat the summer heat!Each registrant will be given a $1 off coupon for their ice cream purchase!
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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!
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Monday June 10 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Let's Go Fishin'!
Ages 6-12 with a caregiver (June 10, 17, 24) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine. Registration starts May 27.An adult must be present and will need a fishing l......More
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Monday June 10 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees meets every month on the second Monday at 7 pm with additional meetings as necessary. Visit Board of Trustees & Meetings for more information.
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Tuesday June 11 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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Tuesday June 11 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
T-Shirt Tuesdays: Tie-Dye
Ages 8-12 Turn trash into treasure by bringing new life into an old t-shirt. Bring an old t-shirt and transform it into something new and fun! Theme: Tie-Dye (Dye will be supplied, please bring a shirt from home)
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Tuesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Discovering Witches: The Real Historical Records and Manuscripts Seen in Movies, Books, and TV Shows
Witches are iconic figures in popular culture. They appear in some of your favorite silver screen and streaming media shows alongside archaic books and strange texts.In this program, we'll uncover the real records and printed resources seen in your favorite shows, what ......More