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

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 up a copy.This is a community group and is not run or monitored by library staff.

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US

New Lenox Public Library District Board Meeting

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US

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.

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US

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

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 New Lenox Writers' Group publishes an annual anthology of their themed submissions which can be found on Amazon.At this time, Writers, We is conducting hybrid meetings. This means in addition to meeting at the library, there is also the option to join the group virtually via Zoom. Email [email protected] to register your attendance in person or to request the Zoom meeting link.Registration Encouraged for Room Capacity.*This is a community group and is not run or monitored by library staff.

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US

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

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 the Library.All skill levels are welcome!Registration is encouraged (so we can let you know if a cancellation happens) but is not required. Pop in and say hello! Coming in late or needing to leave early is absolutely fine.

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US

Building Closed for Juneteenth

The library building is closed for Juneteenth, but our online collection is always available!

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US

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

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 New Lenox Writers' Group publishes an annual anthology of their themed submissions which can be found on Amazon.At this time, Writers, We is conducting hybrid meetings. This means in addition to meeting at the library, there is also the option to join the group virtually via Zoom. Email [email protected] to register your attendance in person or to request the Zoom meeting link.Registration Encouraged for Room Capacity.*This is a community group and is not run or monitored by library staff.

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US

Building Closed for Independence Day

The library building is closed for Independence Day, but our online collection is always available!

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US

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

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 up a copy.This is a community group and is not run or monitored by library staff.

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US

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

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 encouraged; walk-ins welcome!Donation ProcessWho is eligible to give blood?Individuals aged 17 and older who are in good health and not experiencing symptoms of cold or flu may donate blood. Donors who are 16 years old may donate but must have parent/guardian permission. There is no maximum age for donation. *Donors must weigh at least 110 lbs to donate.Illinois permits 16-year-olds to donate blood with consent from a parent/guardian. These donors must be in good health and meet the minimum criteria to donate.Please refer to the height and weight chart to verify donor eligibility. By becoming a blood donor, your son or daughter shows great civic responsibility, maturity and community pride.Most medications will not defer you from donating blood. Before you make an appointment, however, check our medication deferral list.If you are currently taking antibiotics for an infection, you will be eligible to donate two days after your course of treatment is complete.There are specific requirements for gay and bisexual men, but people of all genders and sexual orientations may be able to donate if FDA eligibility criteria are met.Do I need to bring any forms of ID to my appointment?Yes. The following forms of identification with a photo and birth date are acceptable:Driver’s licenseState-issued IDStudent ID cardPassport, visa or green cardHow long does it take to give blood?The process for donating whole blood takes about an hour from the time you walk in the door to the time you leave. This includes registration, a brief medical screening, blood collection and refreshments. Collecting one unit of whole blood only takes about 10 minutes; however, you can expect to spend more time donating products like red cells, platelets and plasma (also known as apheresis procedures).*This is a community connection and is not run or monitored by library staff.

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US

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

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 New Lenox Writers' Group publishes an annual anthology of their themed submissions which can be found on Amazon.At this time, Writers, We is conducting hybrid meetings. This means in addition to meeting at the library, there is also the option to join the group virtually via Zoom. Email [email protected] to register your attendance in person or to request the Zoom meeting link.Registration Encouraged for Room Capacity.*This is a community group and is not run or monitored by library staff.

120 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, IL, 60451, US