New Lenox Public Library
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Monday December 1 through December 23
Holiday Gift Wrapping Station
Bring your holiday gifts to The Studio and wrap them for free! We'll supply the wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and ribbon. You supply the gifts and creativity.If you would like to donate wrapping paper, bags, or supplies, we will be collecting donations from November 1......More
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Monday December 15 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 December 15 3:30pm - 4:00pm CST
Phone Basics with Tech Tutors
Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. 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 help, but we cannot repair or troublesh......More
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Monday December 15 4:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Phone Basics with Tech Tutors
Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. 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 help, but we cannot repair or troublesh......More
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Monday December 15 4:30pm - 4:45pm CST
Art Club: Multi-Media Winter Masterpiece
1st-6th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Multi-Media Winter Masterpiece Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions for picking up your supplies at the Library.
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Monday December 15 4:30pm - 5:15pm CST
STEAM Studio: Candy Cane Creations
1st-6th grade. 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: Candy Cane Creations
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Monday December 15 4:30pm - 5:00pm CST
Phone Basics with Tech Tutors
Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. 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 help, but we cannot repair or troublesh......More
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Monday December 15 5:30pm - 7:00pm CST
Sewing with Rachael: Christmas Tree Ornaments
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 ours. December ......More
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Monday December 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
D&D Kids Club
3rd-7th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.Registration is for a 3-week session and attendance is required for all 3 weeks.If this is your first time attending D&D Kids......More
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Monday December 15 7:00pm - 8:00pm CST
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Tuesday December 16 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 December 16 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 December 16 3:00pm - 8:00pm CST
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 December 16 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 December 17 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 December 17 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 December 17 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 December 17 3:00pm - 8:00pm CST
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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Wednesday December 17 5:00pm - 5:30pm CST
Kindness Club: Delivery Driver Care Packages
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: Delivery Driver Care Packages
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Wednesday December 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap
Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading! We will talk about books we've recently read or listened to, share ideas for new reads, and enjoy great food and drinks at 3 Corner......More
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Thursday December 18 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 December 18 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 December 18 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 December 18 4:30pm - 5:15pm CST
CANCELED: Tween Craft & Create: Personalized Acrylic Ornament
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: Personalized Acrylic Ornament
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Thursday December 18 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!
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Thursday December 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
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 December 19 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 December 19 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 December 19 1:00pm - 2:30pm CST
Family Gingerbread House Craft
Ages 3-12 Tis the season for Gingerbread Houses! Children and their families are invited to join us for an evening of Gingerbread House crafting, milk and cookies, and letters to Santa. Adult supervision is required.
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Saturday December 20 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 December 22 1:00pm - 3:30pm CST
Merry Grinchmas!
Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Don't be a Grinch! Throw on your favorite holiday jammies, grab a snack, and cuddle up with a cozy blanket while watching "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"! Stick around after the movie for sugar cookie decorating!Adult supervision is required....More
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Wednesday December 24 through December 25
Building Closed for Christmas
The library building is closed for Christmas, but our online collection is always available!