Holiday Programming @ NLPL

Though the weather outside is far from frightful, the holiday programming at New Lenox Library is still delightful!

Now that we are in to December, the library has some great upcoming events!

Special programs include:

Stories with Mrs. Claus
Saturday, Dec. 12
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
All ages
Registration required
Bring your family and join Mrs. Claus for some tales, treats and a fun surprise brought from the North Pole especially for you!


Polar Express Pajama Party
Tuesday, Dec. 22
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
All ages
Must register in person starting Dec. 8
Grab your blanket & pillow and come see The Polar Express in your PJs. Other magical surprises await you, so don't miss the fun!

Regular programming with a holiday twist:

Art Club
Monday, Dec. 21
Grades 1-8
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Registration begins Dec. 7
Join us as we read some Christmas stories and make a Santa craft!


Itsy Bitsy Toddler
Tuesdays, Dec. 8 & 15
Ages 18-30 months
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
No registration required, just sign up on Storytime Room door
Christmas comes early for Itsy Bitsy Toddler! The next two weeks will feature stories, music and fun with a holiday theme! Come learn some Christmas songs and festive fingerplays!

Simply Silly Storytime
Wednesdays, Dec. 9 & 16
All ages
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
No registration required, just sign up on Meeting Room door
Toys, toys, fabulous toys! On Dec. 9, come and hear some great toy stories and on Dec. 16, stop by for some holiday tales, rhymes and songs and stay for play time!


WordPlay: Young Writers' Group (Holiday Edition)
Wednesday, Dec. 16
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Grades 3 & up
Registration required
Want to try your hand at coming up with your own Christmas song? Can't wait to write about the best gift ever? We'll be scribing some holiday tales, playing some festive word games and even getting a special treat.


Tales & Tunes
Thursday, Dec. 17
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
Ages 2 to 3 1/2
No registration required, just sign up on Storytime Room door
Join us for some Santa-riffic stories, songs and fingerplays - and cute Christmas craft, too!

New Programs!

New programming starts next week at New Lenox Library!

Look for our brochure online or stop in and pick one up!

New Fall Programs!

The fall session of regular programming starts next week at New Lenox Public Library!

Monday:
Wiggle Worms @ 10:30 a.m. for babies (pre-walkers)
Movers & Shakers @ 11:15 a.m. for babies (walkers)
Treasure Hunters @ 1 p.m. for ages 3 1/2 to 5 years (registration required)
Family Bingo @ 4:30 p.m. for all ages

Tuesday:
Itsy Bitsy Toddler @ 10:30 a.m. for toddlers between 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 years
Pajamapalooza @ 6:30 p.m. for ages 6 & up (registration required)

Wednesday:
Simply Silly Storytime @ 10:30 a.m. for all ages
WordPlay Young Writers' Group @ 4:30 p.m. for 3rd grade and up (registration required)
Happy Books, Happy Cooks @ 7:00 p.m. for ages 3 and up (registration required)

Thursday:
Tales & Tunes @ 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. for ages 2 to 3 1/2 years

Fall Programs Coming Up!

Our new fall brochure is out now, and registration for many programs starts in the next two weeks! In addition to our old favorites like Art Club, Wiggle Worms, Simply Silly and Tales & Tunes, we've added a preschool program called Treasure Hunters on Monday afternoons.

We're also welcoming back Pajamapalooza from a year off! Tuesday nights will be pajama-riffic with crafts, games and stories for kids ages 6 and up.

You can view our brochure here, or stop in the library and pick one up!