Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print. Packets are available on the second floor on the Programs Display and the Senior Information Table.Check out these......More

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print. Packets are available on the second floor on the Programs Display and the Senior Information Table.Check out these past editions:July 2025 (Coming soon...)April 2025January 2025October 2024July 2024April 2024January 2024October 2023July 2023May 2023March 2023January 2023

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

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

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. Take & Makes will be available starting at 4:00 PM on Monday while supplies last. Check out all recipes and past information packets here:2025August - White Pepper (Coming Soon...)June - Hibiscus (Coming Soon...)April - TurmericFebruary - Bay Leaf 2024December - JuniperOctober - CardamomAugust - Black Cumin Seeds/NigellaJune - CarawayApril - TarragonFebruary - Ground Ginger2023December - AniseedOctober- AllspiceAugust- Dried DillJune- SumacApril- Culinary LavenderFebruary- Ancho Chile Powder

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

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.This month's book is How F......More

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.This month's book is How Full is Your Bucket by Tom RathHosted by Megan Wendtland- for monthly book schedule please contact Megan at [email protected] or 708-904-1414*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

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