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.

Holiday Ornament Workshop

Make plans to join us for this special holiday event.

'Tis the season to be jolly! Don your mittens, hats and scarves and find your holiday spirit as we take a trip to the North Pole to celebrate the magic of the season with stories, music, ornament crafts and games.

Saturday, Decemeber 11th
10:30-11:30 a.m.
For ages 3 and up
In the Meeting Room

Don't miss out register today!

The Usborne Internet-Linked Children’s World Cookbook

The Youth Services staff agrees . . . this new book is hot!!!

Here is a great cookbook that presents recipes from around the world with simple easy step by step preparation, internet links with free downloadable recipes, color pictures that highlight tools and preparation. Not only a great cookbook for beginners but also a resource for homework or a supplement to world culture projects!

Check it out today.

Walk-in Wii starts soon!

Wednesdays are about to become more fun as the library introduces Walk-in Wii! Starting Wednesday, December 15th, 4th-8th grade students are invited to try out our new Wii. Gear up to play Wii Sports, Mario Cart, or Just Dance 2. You can even bring your own board games, your Nintendo DS or just bring yourself. No registration is necessary. Snacks are free but the fun will be contagious!

A big thank-you to the Friends of the Library for purchasing our new Wii system.

Walk-in Wii

Wednesdays, December 15th, January 19th & February 16th

4:30-5:30 p.m.

In the Meeting Room

Thanksreading

This Thanksgiving we hope you and your family were able to spend some restful time together. At the New Lenox Public Library we are most thankful for our wonderful patrons, faithful readers and program attendees. You fill our days with joy and we look forward to seeing your smiling faces!