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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Inclusive Craft Night
Enjoy making art in a relaxed and inclusive environment. Choose from various creative activities at one of our four art stations.This craft night will be sensory-friendly and targeted toward the needs of neurodivergent teens and those with developmental and learning dis......More
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Thursday May 2 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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Sunday May 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Fairytale Formal
Birth- 5 years Come dressed your best to celebrate the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Make crafts, play games, and dance the day away! Enrollment in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is encouraged but not required to attend this event. Participants are welcome......More
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Tuesday May 7 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
The Many Lives of Kal Penn
Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, Mira Nair’s The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise, and the Christma......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
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 May 9 4:30pm - 5:15pm CDT
STEAM Studio: Circuit Bugs
Ages 8-12 Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Theme: Circuit Bugs
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Thursday May 9 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Trivia at Beggar's Pizza
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. Form a powerhouse team or play by yours......More
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Monday May 13 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Phone Basics with Teen Tech Tutors
Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps with our Teen Tech Tutor Volunteers. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.**This series focuses on device use and navigation. Our staff and teen volunteers are here to he......More
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Monday May 13 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Phone Basics with Teen Tech Tutors
Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps with our Teen Tech Tutor Volunteers. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.**This series focuses on device use and navigation. Our staff and teen volunteers are here to he......More
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Monday May 13 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Phone Basic with Teen Tech Tutors
Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps with our Teen Tech Tutor Volunteers. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.**This series focuses on device use and navigation. Our staff and teen volunteers are here to he......More
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Monday May 13 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Sewing with Rachael: Microwavable Heating Pads
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. Patrons are welcome to bring their own sewing machine.This month of......More
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Monday May 13 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 May 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Card Making & Paper Craft with Kathy Congreve
Join Kathy Congreve, Creative Memories Advisor as she guides you through an easy-to-follow method of making your own decorative greeting cards. Everything is included for you to create a set of cards that are perfect to send off to make that special someone’s day or to ......More
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Wednesday May 15 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
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 May 15 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 May 16 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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 Speci......More
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Thursday May 16 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 May 17 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Coding with Robots
Ages 8-12 Discover and learn all about coding and robots in this hands-on, interactive class for homeschooled tweens.
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Friday May 17 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Mobile Blood Drive
There's a blood shortage—donate! Blood donations will be in the mobile Versiti bus parked in the Library's parking lot.To schedule a time to donate, visit https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5603748 or Call 1-800-786-4483 Appointments en......More
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 11:30pm CDT
Maker Meetup
Are you a maker in our community? We want to meet you! Hang out and chat about what you love to do, stuff you’ve made, or what you’re working on now. Let’s all gather, connect, and appreciate our local maker community. Show up and be counted so we know you’re out there ......More
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Sunday May 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Sunday May 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation
Birth-6 years This program is for children who have completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Graduates will be congratulated and refreshments, snacks, and sweet treats will be available. Participants are welcome to bring up to 2 grown-ups to join in the ......More
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Monday May 20 1:45pm - 8:00pm CDT
Finals Study BLITZ!
Knock out your finals prep at the Library! Drop by Meeting Room A for snacks, and de-stress activities then hang out in Meeting Room B for group studying; no registration necessary*. Don't forget to pick up your care package (while supplies last!)*Additional tables and ......More
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Monday May 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Large)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 12 people......More
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Monday May 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 6 people.......More
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Monday May 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 4 people.......More
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - Sunday May 26 4:00pm CDT
Busy Bee Welcome Sign
Here a BUZZ, there a BUZZ, everywhere a BUZZ BUZZ.Stop by and pick up your Busy Bee Take & Make from Adult & Teen Services. This month we will be working with wood and all things yellow, black & bees. You will be designing a Welcome sign with paint, cute bee decals, rib......More
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Large)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 12 people......More
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 6 people.......More
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 4 people.......More
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Monday May 20 4:30pm - 5:15pm CDT
Mad Scientist Lab: Geode Science
1st-4th Grade In The Studio Do you love hands-on activities? Join us to make all kinds of cool predictions and do exciting (and sometimes messy) experiments.
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Hearts & Crafts in The Studio
Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! New Life for Old Bags, Ryan's Case for Smiles, Project Linus, Loose Ends, and other favorite ways to give back are all welcome.Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be the......More
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Large)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 12 people......More
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 6 people.......More
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Monday May 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 4 people.......More
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Tuesday May 21 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
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 May 21 1:45pm - 8:00pm CDT
Finals Study BLITZ!
Knock out your finals prep at the Library! Drop by Meeting Room A for snacks, and de-stress activities then hang out in Meeting Room B for group studying; no registration necessary*. Don't forget to pick up your care package (while supplies last!)*Additional tables and ......More
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Tuesday May 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 6 people.......More
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Tuesday May 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 4 people.......More
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Tuesday May 21 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Large)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 12 people......More
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Tuesday May 21 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 6 people.......More
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Tuesday May 21 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 4 people.......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Large)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 12 people......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Room (Medium)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 6 people.......More
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Teen Finals Study Rooms (Small)
All study rooms are reserved from 2:00 to 8:00 for our Teen Finals Study program. Each slot is for a maximum of 2 hours.Registration for the study room is available the day of ONLY; advanced registration will not be accepted.This room accommodates a maximum of 4 people.......More
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Wednesday May 22 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Friends of the Library Meeting
Join us for our Friends of the Library monthly meeting. For more information on the Friends of the Library, visit https://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/about/friends.