New Lenox Library Guide: September & October 2021

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Library programs are subject to change based on COVID-19 safety requirements. This Guide may be outdated by the time of the program. Please check the online calendar or ask staff for up-to-date information.

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September & October 2021

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Hocus Pocus Night October 26 (page 3)

Cosplay & Costume Design Night

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Decluttering Our Hearts & Homes

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Storytimes at the Library Tuesdays

Masks are required for in-person programs Virtual Zoom Storytimes can be viewed on a PC, Mac, smartphone, or tablet. We encourage you to check in early. The Zoom login information will be emailed to you 30 minutes before the class begins.

Pajama Time

Ages 3–8 years with a caregiver 7–7:30 pm Storytime Room at the Library Throw on your jammies, grab a stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories. No children younger than age 3, please. Registration required.

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Thursdays

Music Makers

Wee Readers

Listen to a story then explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

Get ready for super stories, spectacular songs, and silly rhymes.

Ages 0–6 years 10:30–11 am Livestream on Zoom

Ages 0–6 years 10:30–11 am Livestream on Zoom

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Kids Programs at the Library & Online

Masks are required for in-person programs

Art and ingredient bags with supplies for DIY video programs can be picked up at the Youth Services desk. Registrants will be emailed when bags are ready. Registration is required for an art, science, or ingredient bag only. Videos are posted on Facebook, YouTube, and our website and can be viewed by everyone.

Mondays Mini Mad Science Lab

Kindergarten–2nd Grade Requires caretaker supervision Monday, September 13 & October 11 DIY Video posted at 4:30 pm Join us for an afternoon of fun (and sometimes messy) science experiments!

Registration required for kit.

September 13: Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs Registration starts August 30

October 11: Spooky Science Registration starts September 27

Super Scientists

3rd–6th Grade Requires caretaker supervision Monday, September 27 & October 25 DIY Video posted at 4:30 pm New Lenox Public Library

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Do you love hands-on activities? Be a Super Scientist, and make all kinds of cool predictions and experiments!

Registration required for kit.

September 20: Owl Symmetry Painting Registration starts August 23 October 18: Modigliani Pumpkin Art Registration starts September 20

September 27: Lemon Volcanoes Registration starts September 13

October 25: Disappearing Pumpkins Registrations starts October 11

Art Club

1st–4th Grade Monday, September 20 & October 18 DIY Video posted at 4:30 pm

Girls Rock Book Club: Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring by Angela Cervantes

4th–8th Grade Tuesday, September 7, 4:30–5:15 pm Meeting Room Talk about this month’s book with other girls while you make a fabulous craft.

Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. Registration starts August 3.

Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. Registration required for kit.

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September & October 2021 New Lenox Library Guide Kids Programs at the Library & Online Geek Out! Graphic Novel Club: Coraline by Neil Gaiman

4th–8th Grade Tuesday, October 12 4:30–5:15 pm Meeting Room AB

Geek out over graphic novels, talk about this month’s book, and make geeked out art. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. Registration starts September 21.

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie Night Ages 4–12 Tuesday, October 26 5:30–7:30 pm Meeting Room AB

The Sanderson Sisters are flying in from Salem for some hocus pocus and to gather children for an interactive movie night with magical props.

Follow along as Max, Dani, and Allison try to stop the witches from casting a spell on the whole town. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. Rated PG for language.

Registration starts October 12.

Cooking with Kyra

Ages 4–10 Requires caretaker supervision Wednesday, September 8 & October 6 DIY Video posted at 4:30 pm Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra’s video to make a simple snack.

Masks are required for in-person programs

September 8: Caramel Apple Nachos Registration starts September 1.

Ingredient bags must be picked up by 6 pm on September 10.

October 6: Monster Marshmallow Squares Help us celebrate Halloween and cook up a scary treat! Registration starts September 29. Ingredient bags must be picked up by 6 pm on October 8.

Thursdays LEGO Club

1st–5th Grades Thursday, September 30 & October 28 5–5:45 pm Meeting Room AB We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! Come build your own creation with friends. program date

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Fridays Art Attack!

4th–8th Grade Friday, September 10 & October 8 DIY Video posted at 4:30 pm

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Your imagination mixes with art in this art video tutorial just for tweens.

Registration required for kit.

September 10: Paint Your Own Wiggly Snake Registration starts August 27 October 8: DIY Halloween Crystal Balls Registration starts September 24

Saturdays Family Fishing

Ages 6–12 Saturday, September 4 10–11 am Meet Up Outside by the Café Join us for a morning of fishing fun!

Fishing poles and bait are supplied. An adult must be present and will need a fishing license if they are planning to assist their children (16 and under do not need a fishing license). There will be library staff to assist. Waiver also required. Registration starts August 21.

Arrghhh! Talk Like a Pirate Day All Ages Saturday, September 18 10 am–12 pm Youth Services

Ahoy thar mateys! Come visit us to see some scurvy pirates and even join in by dressing up yourself! Walk the plank, make some aaart, and enjoy other pirate-y shenanigans. No registration is required, but pirate booty is limited and available while supplies last.

Incredible Bats!

Ages 3–13 Saturday, October 9 10:30–11:30 am Meeting Room AB Come hang out with some adorable Egyptian Fruit Bat and African StrawColored Fruit Bat friends! Find out what makes bats incredible and discover all of the benefits that they bring to our world. Kids will also get to meet a skunk and other special animal friends. Presented by Incredible Bats.

Registration starts September 25.

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Teen Programs at the Library

Masks are required for in-person programs

What Does Test Optional Really Mean?

Cosplay & Costume Design Night

9th–12th Grade Thursday, September 16 6—7 pm Meeting Room B & Zoom

7th–12th Grade Thursday, October 21 6–7:30 pm Meeting Room B

COVID-19 brought the cancelation of standardized tests in Spring 2020.

Many colleges joined the growing list of universities to announce a test-optional admission process. Some colleges have announced an extension of this policy for Fall 2021, while others made this a permanent change. Thomas Jaworski of Quest College Consulting will help families gain insight on what it means for a college to review an application without standardized test scores, while also identifying the pros and cons of submitting these exams.

This program will be presented both in person and through Zoom. For those attending through Zoom, a Zoom link will be sent the week of the program.

Registration required.

Teen Advisory Group Teens Friday, September 17 4:30—5:30 pm Outside on YS Patio

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You’re invited: join the first meeting of our brand-new Teen Advisory Group!

Members of the group will meet monthly to help plan all things teen: programming, collection development, video game advising, after-hours planning, and more.

We will also work on various volunteer projects throughout the year, chat a lot, laugh a ton, and have a blast! Volunteer hours will be awarded to attendees, and snacks will be provided! Registration recommended.

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Are you a regular Cosplayer? Are you a beginner and looking to learn more? Don’t miss this program! Staff cosplayers will share their experiences and ideas with you. We will also highlight several Library resources you can use to make your costumes.

Experiment with patterns, color combinations, sketches, and making “fabric” out of duct tape. Can you think of a better way to get started on this year’s Halloween costume?

Registration required.

Halloween After Hours

TinkerCAD Challenge: Jack-O-Lantern

6 –12 Grade Friday, October 29 7–8:30 pm Meeting Room AB th

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Join us for a spooktacular after hours party at the Library! We are making the library a spooky place just for YOU after closing time. Watch a scary movie, enjoy some ghoulish treats, and wear your Halloween costumes. There will be prizes awarded for Best, Scariest, and Funniest Costumes!

Permission slips will be available a month before the program, and must be handed in prior to the event.

Registration required.

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Challenge yourself with 3D printing projects! Watch our Challenge video, log into TinkerCAD, and create your Challenge design. Submit your 3D design for a free print from the Library in the color of your choice!

There will be a new challenge every month, so be on the lookout. October’s challenge is a jack-o-lantern.

A TinkerCAD account is required; only an email is needed to create an account.

Registration required; recommended by the first of the month for that month’s Challenge. We’ll send out links to the Challenge classroom after registration confirmation.

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September & October 2021 New Lenox Library Guide Adult Programs at the Library Fluid Floral Inks

Adults Tuesday, September 7, 6—7 pm Meeting Room B Learn techniques from Fluid Artist Tammy Haman to help you manipulate Alcohol Inks to create abstract floral pieces that can be used as art or on a card. Kits with all materials needed will be provided. Registration required.

Tammy Haman is a mother, wife, grandma, after school enrichment teacher, exhibit chairman for the Artists Association of Elk Grove Village, and self-taught artist who shares her art and process through painting.

Trivia Night at Beggars Pizza Adults Thursday, September 9 6—8 pm Beggars Pizza, 650 Maple Street

Looking for something to do on a Thursday night? Look no more!

Join us for a brainbusting 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.

Play by yourself or as part of a team for prizes! Registration required.

Mask requirements within the facility are determined by restaurant staff.

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Masks are required for in-person programs Crafting with the Cameo: Personalized Mugs

Adults Monday, September 20, 6–7 pm Digital Media Lab Tables Time for chilly weather, sweaters, and hot drinks to sip into warmth. Why not add a fun mug to compliment your drink?

With Cameo-made vinyl cutouts, we’re going to make the plain mug into something to make the season more enjoyable. Registration required.

Horror Club: Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin Adults Wednesday, September 29 6–7 pm Meeting Room A

Do you like being scared? Join us once a quarter as we discuss our selected horror film or book. Horror aficionados and newcomers are welcome!

All materials discussed will be available to borrow on hoopla. September’s selection is Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin.

Registration required.

Take and Make: Candy Corn Button Picture

Adults Tuesday, October 5–Saturday, October 16 Pick up kit in Adult & Teen Services Looking for a fun Halloween decoration? Come pick up our cute Candy Corn Button Picture! Available October 5–16 or while supplies last.

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Mobile Workforce Center Presented by Workforce Services of Will County

Adults Friday, September 10, 10 am–12 pm Friday, September 17, 1–3:30 pm Library Parking Lot Job seekers of all kinds, we're here to help! New Lenox Library is partnering with the Workforce Services Division of Will County to bring you the Mobile Workforce Center!

The Mobile Workforce Center offers a variety of services for job seekers, including computers with internet access for online applications and job searches, the ability to create/revise a resume, and an online job board with listings from Will County businesses.

A Certified Professional Resume Writer and Certified Professional Career Coach will be available to assist you with any job seeking questions you may have.

The bus will be located in our parking lot behind the Library.

Resources available on a first come, first served basis. Mask requirements on the bus will be determined by Workforce Services staff.

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Adult Programs at the Library Genealogy Club: The Illinois Digital Archives & Other State Digital Archives Adults Tuesday, September 14 6—7:30 pm Meeting Room B & Zoom

The Illinois Digital Archives (IDA) was created in 2000, as a repository for the digital collections of the Illinois State Library as well as other libraries and cultural institutions in the State of Illinois.

Please join us as we explore all the possible genealogical and historical photographs and documents that are available on this free website.

This program will be presented both in person and through Zoom. For those attending through Zoom, a Zoom link will be sent on September 13.

Registration required.

Breast Cancer Awareness Bingo

Genealogy Club: Getting the Most Out of Your Visit to the Great Lakes Regional Archives with Tina Beaird Adults Tuesday, October 12 6—7:30 pm Meeting Room B & Zoom

The Great Lakes Regional Archives in Chicago has a wealth of information for family history researchers of all levels.

Resources, both onsite and online, can provide new avenues to further your family tree.

Onsite record collections include 100s of 20th-century city directories not found online, naturalizations, court papers, maritime records, and Native American genealogical resources.

The National Archives online offer millions of digitized records including photographs, maps, letters, and much more. Discover what the National Archives has to offer a family historian!

Decluttering Our Hearts & Homes with Jennifer Barnes

Adults Thursday, October 14 6–7 pm Meeting Room B

Adults Wednesday, October 20 6–7 pm Meeting Room B & Zoom

Join us in celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with some Bingo!

Think pink and play for prizes while learning about the many organizations that support breast cancer awareness and research.

Snacks will be provided.

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“I can’t get rid of that!” This statement can be heard in every home, every business, every place. No one is immune from the pull that “things'' have on us, but everyone faces the task of decluttering eventually.

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This program will be presented both in person and through Zoom. For those attending through Zoom, a Zoom link will be sent on October 11. Registration required.

Tina Beaird is a genealogy & local history librarian, with a Masters of Library and Information Science degree with a specialization in Archives/Preservation.

Tina lectures nationally on topics including genealogical methodology, military records, Scottish research and photo and archival preservation. She has assisted researchers for over 15 years, and occasionally still finds time to conduct her own family research, which she has been pursuing for over twenty-five years.

Tina is the First Vice-President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society, a board director for the Northern Illinois Historic League, the Illinois State Historic Records Advisory Board and the Oswegoland Heritage Association, as well as the Museum Operations Chair of the Plainfield Historical Society.

and mental connections to objects, without letting them clutter our hearts.

This presentation will be presented live and over Zoom. For those attending through Zoom, a Zoom link will be sent the week of the program. Registration required.

Jennifer Barnes will walk us through the specific steps to effectively declutter the spaces in which we live and work, while examining the “Why” and “How” behind our emotional connection to things. We will look at what we can do to embrace emotional

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Jennifer Barnes is a professional organizer and mom of 5 kids in 5 years (including a set of twins). She helps people bring order to their home, life, office and future by guiding them in the organization of a given space or process and in managing time and tasks efficiently. Jennifer has spoken across the country on topics related to organizing, parenting, relationships, and small business/personal development, and has worked with individual clients from Milwaukee to Chicago and beyond.

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September & October 2021 New Lenox Library Guide Adult Programs at the Library

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Community-Led Groups at the Library Community Groups are fun, social special interest groups—such as book clubs and hobby groups—that meet at the Library, led by community members. The Library looks forward to adding new groups after lobby renovations in Spring 2022.

Writers Group

Fiction Book Club

Come discuss your writing with others!

New members always welcome.

Registration not required.

Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

September’s book is Crossing to Safety

by Wallace Stegner; October’s is Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson.

Adults 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the Month September 1 & 15; October 6 & 20 6–7:30 pm Meeting Room A

Virtual Author Spotlight: Chris Bohjalian Adults Wednesday, October 27 6:30–7:30 pm Zoom

Chris Bohjalian is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 22 books. His work has been translated into 35 languages and has been adapted into three movies and a TV series. He will be talking about his newest release, The Hour of the Witch.

New Lenox Public Library has partnered with Palos Heights Public Library and libraries across the state for this shared virtual event.

To register for this amazing program, visit the event registration page provided by Palos Heights (a link is provided in the New Lenox Library event calendar).

A Zoom link will be sent out to all registered patrons prior to the program.

Registration required.

Fiber Arts Club

Adults & Teens 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the Month September 2 & 16; October 7 & 21 6–7:30 pm Meeting Room A Join other knitters and crocheters in an informal, social exchange of ideas and information. Beginners are welcome.

Registration not required.

New Life for Old Bags

Adults 2nd Wednesday of the Month September 8 & October 13, 6:30–7:30 pm Meeting Room B

Call to reserve a copy of the book; large print, eBook, and audiobook formats may be available.

Stop by the Patron Services checkout desk to pick up a print copy. Registration not required.

Mystery Book Club

Adults 3rd Tuesday of the Month September 21 & October 19 1:30 pm–2:30 pm Meeting Room A

Adults & Teens 4th Monday of the Month September 27 & October 25 6–7:30 pm Meeting Room AB

Join our long-running book club as they discuss a different mystery each month! September’s book is Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman. Call the Library for October’s book.

NLOB makes mats for the homeless from plastic grocery bags. This is a great opportunity for teens, 7th–12th Grade, needing community service hours!

Call to reserve a copy of the book; large print, eBook, and audiobook formats may be available.

Stop by the Patron Services checkout desk to pick up a print copy. Registration not required.

No court-ordered community service accepted. If you are interested in bringing a group, it is required you contact the community group leader.

Adults Wednesday, September 22, 6–7 pm Meeting Room A

Plarn may be available through the Library’s Yarn Swap in front of the Digital Media Lab.

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Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Library fundraise to help add new materials, equipment and services to the Library. More at newlenoxlibrary.org/about/friends.

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EEK!-O FRIENDLY COSTUME EXCHANGE

Donate your gently used costumes and accessories at the Patron Services desk for an “eek”-o-friendly way to dress up.

Browse the racks starting September 6 for a “new to you” costume!

Saturday, September 25 from 9 am–2 pm Vendor/garage sale applications due Sept. 10 The Friends of the New Lenox Library are holding their Annual Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 25, 2021, 9–2 pm on the circle drive in the New Lenox Commons.

Seller parking spaces are $20 each, non-refundable. You may register for more than one parking space. Bring your own tables, chairs and canopy, as they will not be provided.

Proceeds from the sale of the parking spaces will be used to help benefit the Library and support their programs offered to the community.

Food, beverages and snack items will be on sale throughout the day at the Teardrop in the Library café, and through a designated food vendor.

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The Library building will be closed on Friday, September 24 for Staff Development Day.

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