Family B*I*N*G*O

Looking for something to do for Family Game Night? Come play BINGO for you chance to win cool prizes! It's fun for the whole family and a great cure for the winter blues!

No registration is required, just stop by the Meeting Room on Monday, January 3rd, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome.

The Babysitter's Survival Guide

Check-out this new book, The Babysitter's Survival Guide by Jill D. Chasse.

Its tabbed sections will help walk the aspiring babysitter through every step of the babysitting process from putting together a resume, marketing yourself, to landing the job. With a nice section on the developmental stages of children you will be equipped to address the needs of infants, toddlers and school-aged children. There are activity cards with great projects to do with children of all ages and guaranteed to be ‘boredom busters.’ Another section will help you make creative snacks and meals. This book is a must-have for babysitters regardless of age or experience.

Winter Movie Extravaganza

Looking for something to do with the kids while they are out of school during winter break? Why not bring them to the library to help us celebrate 25 years of Pixar movies?

Now through January 4th, we are proud to present an exciting line-up of movies guaranteed to beat cabin fever.

Movies begin at 10:30 a.m. and are for all ages in the Meeting Room.

• December 23rd Ratatouille Rated G 95 minutes


• December 27th A Bug's Life Rated G 95 minutes


• December 28th Cars Rated G 116 minutes


• December 29th Monsters, Inc. Rated G 93 minutes


• December 30th Finding Nemo Rated G 100 minutes


• January 3rd The Incredibles Rated PG 115 minutes


• January 4th Toy Story Marathon
  10:30-12:00 p.m. Toy Story Rated G 80 minutes
  1:00-2:30 p.m. Toy Story 2 Rated G 92 minutes
  3:00-4:45 p.m. Toy Story 3 Rated G 102 minutes

2011 Video Contest

Calling all amateur filmmakers! The New Lenox Library is announcing its first ever Video Contest. “How I Have Fun at the Library.” The video contest is open to all ages. Register now so you can start making your video during your holiday break. Videos may be submitted between December 6, 2010 and March 19, 2011. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three videos. Videos should be a maximum of 2 minutes in length and will be judged on entertainment and content. The Video Premier will be held on April 9 and all videos will be shown during the Friends of the Library Spring Arts Festival on May 7. The winning videos will be posted on the library’s website.Entrants may register and pick up a packet in the Youth Services Department or on the library’s website http://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/. For more information, call the library at 815-485-2605 and ask for the youth services department.

Be a Hero- Read for a Cause

Winter Reading Program

Read for a good cause this winter! By participating in our Children's Memorial Hospital fundraiser, children will make a positive impact locally, to help provide care to get sick kids healthy, one penny at a time. Did you know Children's Memorial now has an outpatient Center located in New Lenox? Join the Winter Reading Program from December 27- February 21. Drop your change in our jar and give lasting hope to children! Pick up your reading log beginning December 27, and start saving those pennies! Look for additional program details coming soon. Children who complete the Winter Reading Program will be invited to a very special "Hero" themed party on Saturday, February 26.