Winter
Reading Program
Your New Year’s Resolution should be to pack on the pounds—of
books, that is! Bring the books you read from Jan. 3 – Feb. 28 to the
Adult Services Reference Desk to weigh in and be entered for a chance
to win prizes. For your first pound gained, you will receive an entry into
the raffle. For every 3 pounds after that, you will receive an additional
raffle entry. Happy reading!
Library Information
120 Veterans Parkway
New Lenox, IL 60451
Visit us online
www.newlenoxlibrary.org
Library Hours
Mon. – Thu. 10 am – 8 pm
Fri. 10 am – 6 pm
Sat. 10 am – 4 pm
Sun. Closed
Contact Information
Adult Services
815.485.2605 x123
or email: [email protected]
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ADULT SERVICES
DEC., JAN., & FEB.
PROGRAM & INFORMATIONAL
GUIDE
Digital Media Lab
Cards & Ornaments with the Silhouette
Cameo
Mon., Dec. 2
6 – 7 pm
Teens & Adults
Digital Media Lab
Create beautiful holiday cards and paper ornaments with the
Digital Media Lab’s Silhouette Cameo. Registration required.
Analog (Vinyl, Cassette, VHS)
Conversion to Digital Files
Sat., Dec. 20, Jan. 17, Feb. 21
1 – 2 pm
Teens & Adults
Location: Digital Media Lab
Join Ashley in the Digital Media Lab to
learn how to convert VHS tapes to DVD,
as well as LP/vinyl albums and cassette
tapes to digital music files. This class
counts as orientation to the Digital Media
Lab. Registration required.
Celebrate American Heart Month
Celebrate American Health Month by knitting or crocheting red hats
for all babies born in February at participating hospitals. We’re raising
awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of Americans and
congenital heart defects, the most common type of birth defect in the
country. Sample patterns for baby hats can be found in a binder at the
Reference Desk.
Little Hats, Big Hearts
Patterns available at Adult Service Reference Desk on Dec. 1
Collecting hats from Jan. 1 – 15
Teens & Adults
Adult Services Reference Desk
Harry Potter Marathon
Grades 7-12 (unless noted otherwise)
Meeting Rooms A & B
Mon. Dec. 22
11 am – 4:30 pm ► The Sorcerer’s Stone (PG) 148 min. and The Chamber of Secrets©
Warner Bros. (PG) 161 min.
Tues. Dec. 23
12:30 – 3 pm ► The Prisoner of Azkaban© Warner Bros. (PG) 142 min.
Fri. Dec. 26
11 am – 2 pm ► The Goblet of Fire© Warner Bros. (PG-13) 157 min.
*(Must be at least 13)
Mon. Dec. 29
1 – 3:30 pm ► The Order of the Phoenix© Warner Bros. (PG-13) 138 min.
*(Must be at least 13)
Tue. Dec. 30
1 – 3:45 pm ► The Half-Blood Prince© Warner Bros. (PG-13) 153 min.
*(Must be at least 13)
Fri. Jan. 2
11 am – 4 pm ► The Deathly Hallows Part 1© Warner Bros. (PG-13) 146 min.
*(Must be at least 13) and The Deathly Hallows Part 2© Warner Bros. (PG-13) 130
min.*(Must be at least 13)
Bring a lunch and drink. Popcorn will be provided! Registration requested and
begins Nov. 17.
Did you know?
There is a reading room now in OMNI Libraries
that features eBooks just for teens.
Teen
Programming
[Insert Cool Title Here]
Thu., Dec. 18, Jan. 22, & Feb. 12
6 – 7 pm
Grades 7 – 8
Meeting Rooms A & B
Dec. 18:
Cookie Making. Bring an apron if you have one.
Jan. 22:
DIY Scarves and Gloves. Bring an old sweater that can
be cut up.
Feb. 12:
Chocolate Party
Snacks will be provided. Registration required.
Almost New Year’s Party
Mon., Dec. 29
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Grades 7-12
Meeting Rooms A & B
Dress it up or dress it down as we ring in
the almost New Year. Enjoy finger foods and
a not-quite-midnight toast. More details
coming soon! Registration required and
begins Nov. 24.
Businesses
Business Leaders Book Discussion Group
Starting this fall, the New Lenox Public Library and the New Lenox Chamber of
Commerce will be co-sponsoring a new Business Leaders Book Discussion Group.
Each month, business leaders are invited to come to the Library for a discussion
on different business books.
Tue., Jan. 27
1 – 2 pm
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
Workshops for Business Leaders
Website for Your Small Business
Fri., Feb. 6
10:30 am – 12pm
Meeting Rooms A & B
Learn how to build and design a website for your small business.
The New Lenox Public Library and the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce are excited
to announce a new series of programs targeted at local businesses.
All businesses are welcome to attend any or all of the events. To register,
contact the Library at [email protected] or 815.485.2605 x123.
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Adult Programs
Afternoon Movies
Mon., Dec. 1 & 15, Jan. 5 & 19, and Feb. 2 & 23
11 – 1:30 pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms A & B
Bring your lunch and a beverage and join us for a movie. We will provide the popcorn.
Dec. 1: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation© Warner Bros. (PG-13) 97 min.
Dec. 15: Holiday Inn© Paramount Pictures (NR) 101 min.
Jan. 5: Jersey Boys© Warner Bros. (R) 134 min.
Jan. 19: The Adventures of Robin Hood© Warner Bros. (PG) 102 min.
Feb. 2: If I Stay© Warner Bros. (PG-13) 106 min.
Feb. 23: It Happened One Night© Columbia Pictures (NR) 105 min.
Lincoln-Way Madrigals
Tue., Dec. 2
7 – 7:45 pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms A & B
Get in the holiday spirit with a concert performed by the
Lincoln-Way Madrigals. Registration begins Nov. 4.
Crafty Divas Outrageous Christmas Wreaths
Wed., Dec. 3
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms A & B
Martha Stewart meets Beyoncé! Join us to make a fantastic wreath, perfect
for all the Divas out there! Registration required and begins Nov. 5.
Did you know we now have
eReaders available to check
out!
Teen Advisory Group
Thu., Dec. 11, Jan. 15, & Feb. 19
5 – 6 pm
Grades 9 – 12
Meeting Rooms A & B
Do you want to have a say in what books we order and what
programs we present? Tell us what you want to see at the
Library and earn community service hours for participating
in meetings and other events. Snacks will be provided!
Registration required and begins Nov.13.
Did you know?
The Library wants to hear from you! Join one of our teen advisory
groups for grades 7-8 or 9-12 to get involved and make a difference in
your library and community. You will earn community service hours for
participating in these groups. We’ll have snacks at each meeting.
Tween Advisory Group
Fri., Dec. 12, Jan. 16, & Feb. 13
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Grades 7 – 8
Meeting Rooms A & B
Are you interested in getting involved in your Library and
community? Do you want to have a say in the programs
we present? Join our Tween Advisory Group and earn
community service hours for participating in meetings
and other events. Snacks will be provided. Registration
required and begins Nov.14.
Teen Programming
Teen Movie Night
Thu., Dec. 4, Jan. 8, & Feb. 5
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Grades 7 – 12 (unless noted otherwise)
Meeting Rooms A & B
Dec. 4: Fred Claus© Warner Bros. (PG) 116 min.
Jan. 8: Maleficent© Walt Disney (PG) 97 min.
Feb. 5: If I Stay© Warner Bros. (PG-13) 106 min.
*(Must be at least 13)
Pizza provided! Registration requested.
Teen Night
Thu., Dec. 11, Jan. 15, & Feb. 19
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Grades 9 – 12
Meeting Rooms A & B
Dec. 11: Cookie Making. Bring an apron if you have one.
Jan. 15: DIY Scarves and Gloves. Bring an old sweater that can be cut up.
Feb. 19: Chocolate Party
Snacks will be provided. Registration required.
Did you know?
You can download digital magazines onto your
mobile device for free. Check out all the details.
Garden Suncatchers
Mon., Dec. 8
6 – 7 pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms A & B
Create sparkling, mirrored suncatchers for your garden. Give
them to the garden lover on your Christmas list or keep them
for yourself. Registration required and begins Nov. 10.
I See London, I See France:
A History of Underpants
Tue, Jan. 6
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
Just what did your favorite literary characters wear under there?! Journey
through the history of undergarments, from Beowulf to Elizabeth Bennet
and beyond. Registration begins Dec. 9.
Silent Reading Club
Wed., Jan. 7 & 28
6 – 7:30 pm
Adults
Adult Services Nonfiction Seating Area
Take the chance to de-stress and unwind at our new Silent Reading Club!
During the Silent Reading Club, all members will be able to turn off or silence
their phones or devices, and sit quietly for 1 hour to read an item of their
choosing. After one hour, members can choose to leave or they may stay to
discuss what they were reading with other members of the group.
Arm Knit an Infinity Scarf
Wed., Jan. 14
6 – 7 pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
Take the opportunity to learn how to knit a warm scarf with your arms! Yarn will
be provided, but please feel free to bring your own if you have certain colors
that you want to use. Ideal yarns to work with are thick and chunky. Lion’s Brand
Thick and Quick is a great example of yarn to use for this project. You will want to
bring 2 skeins of yarn for the project we are doing. Registration required begins
Dec. 10.
DIY Photo Coasters
Wed., Jan. 21
6 – 7 pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms A & B
Join us for a neat craft that is not only fun but practical and makes a great
gift. We will supply all the materials. You just provide 4 of your favorite
photos to make your coasters. You will be making a set of 4 coasters. You
can bring original photos or download pictures or initials, etc. There are
vast choices of designs, colors, scenes, people, pets, hobbies to choose to
personalize your project. Registration required and begins Dec. 17.
Letter Writing in the Victorian Era
Tue., Feb. 3
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Teens & Adults
Meeting Room A
The lives of Victorians were full of
laughter, romance, and spurned hearts.
Listen to an entertaining variety of
letters, and try your hand at Spencerian
writing. Participants will take home
example letters and practice sheets.
Registration begins Jan. 19.
Very Gentle Yoga for Seniors and Others
Thu., Jan. 15
10:30 – 11:30 am
Adults
Meeting Rooms A & B
Learn deep breathing and gentle yoga. Using props such as chairs and walls,
you will learn you how to gently stretch your body and your mind. Herbal tea
will be provided. Registration begins Dec. 18.
Coffee With a Cop
Thu., Feb. 19
10:30 – 11:30 am
Adults 55+
Meeting Rooms A & B
Sit down for a chat with Officer Aurena Davis of the New Lenox Police
Department. Officer Davis, will answer any questions you may have.
Coffee will be provided.
Come in and visit
our Senior Center!
Senior Center Coffee & Treats
Thu., Dec. 4 & Feb. 5
10:30 – 11:30 am
Adults 55+
Senior Center on the 2nd Floor
Talk with other seniors, share information, take
information, and learn about other upcoming
events at the Library especially for seniors. Take
our survey and tell us more about what events,
talks, crafts, workshops, etc, you would like to
have at the Library!
For Our Seniors
Cookie and Recipe Swap
Thu., Dec. 18
10:30 – 11:30 am
Adults 55+
Board Room
Bring your favorite holiday cookies and recipes to swap with other
bakers. We’ll play a holiday trivia game, and the winner will receive a
prize. Don’t forget to bring extra containers for all the cookies you will
take home. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be provided. Registration
begins Nov. 20.
Registration for Programs
You may register in person, online (www.newlenoxlibrary.org) or by phone
(815.485.2605).
New Lenox Public Library cardholders are given priority for registered programs.
Non-New Lenox cardholders will be placed on the waiting list and contacted
if there is space available. Please contact the Library prior to any activity or
program for special accommodations. By attending a program at the Library, the
attendee (or their guardian) gives permission for the Library to take pictures for
use in Library publications.
Fabric Covered Photo Frame Mat
Wed., Feb. 18
6 – 7 pm
Adults
Meeting Rooms A & B
Come make your own personalized mat to go with your favorite picture
frame. We will provide the materials. Feel free to bring your own pieces
of any favorite leftover fabrics. You will have your choice of sizes of mats
to choose from. Registration required and begins Jan. 21.
Adult Programs
Are you interested in learning
a new computer program or how to check out e-books from the Library?
Scheduling a one-on-one or Lynda.com appointment at the Library is an
option you may want to consider. A one-on-one will offer you a 30-40
minute session with a member of Adult Services to assist you with the
technology topic you are interested in. Lynda.com offers a wide variety
of technology tutorials for users who range from beginner to advanced
and is available in our Digital Media Lab.
One-on-ones and Lynda.com must be scheduled in advance, and
before using Lynda.com, guests must attend the brief Digital Media Lab
Orientation.
Fiber Arts
Wed., Dec. 3 & 17, Jan. 7 & 21, and Feb. 4 & 18
6 – 7:30 pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Join other knitters and crocheters in an informal exchange of ideas and
information. Beginners are welcome.
Adult Board Games Club
Tue., Dec. 16, Jan. 20, & Feb. 17
5:30 – 7 pm
Adults
Meeting Room A
Join this enthusiastic group for a game or two! From board games to card games and
anything in between, there is something for the gamer in you! Typically, the group plays
something from the eurogame genre. Of course, the group is open to new games as
well, so bring your favorite and share. Walk-ins welcome!
Ongoing
Programs
Genealogy Club
Tue., Dec. 9, Jan. 13, & Feb. 10
6 – 7:30 pm
Adults
Meeting Room B
This group meets on the second Tuesday of each
month at 6 pm. Learn about using different online
databases, breaking through “brick walls,” obtaining
vital records, documenting and organizing your family
research. Come share your family research success
stories and continue to increase the “branches” on
your family tree!
Book Clubs
Adult Book Club
Wed., Dec. 10, Jan. 14, & Feb. 11
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Adults
In the Board Room
This member-run group 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 Adult Services!
Mystery Book Club
Tue., Dec. 16, Jan. 20, & Feb. 17
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Adults
Board Room
Join our long-running book club as they discuss a different mystery each month!
Stop upstairs at Adult Services to pick up a copy of the book at any time.
Writers Group
Wed., Dec. 3, Jan. 7, & Feb. 4
6:30 – 7:45 pm
Adults
Board Room
New members always welcome — come discuss your writing with others.
It’s time for a treat! Stop by the
Just 4 U Café where you can enjoy a
delicious meal, snack, or refreshment.