Adult Programs

Computer Classes

Book Discussion

Research

About Adult Services

Welcome! Adult Services is located on the second floor of the New Lenox Public Library. We provide reference, research, and reader's advisory services, as well as assistance with the 22 computers available in our Technology Center. We also are happy to help you maneuver the web or any of our valuable online resources available to you as a New Lenox Library cardholder from our research page.


In addition, we offer 24/7 reference assistance online through our Ask Away service.



If you want to sign up for any of the programs listed below or have another suggestion you’d like to send, please e-mail us at nlreference@newlenoxlibrary.org.



Or, if IM is more your style you can reach our department during library hours (note, you must subscribe to each service in order to connect directly and chat):
AIM: AskNLPL
YAHOO!: AskNLPL

Patrons using MSN may send questions to AskNLPL@hotmail.com.

Programs

(registration preferred, not necessary)

Needle and Fiber Arts Group

Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month @ 6:30 p.m.
Next Meetings; March 17; April 7 & 21
Learn and enjoy a variety of needlework arts, such as knitting, crocheting, felting, needlepoint, and embroidery. Bring your own materials. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Writer's Group

Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month @ 6:30 p.m.
Next Meetings; March 17; April 7 & 21
A meeting place for writers to share their work for encouragement and critique. Group is moderated by Miles Snyder of New Lenox.

Come Join The Genealogy Club

Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm.
April meeting: Tuesday, April 13, 5:30 pm
Love learning about family histories and want to meet with others who do too? The club will meet the second Tuesday of every month in Meeting Room B. All are welcome!

Starting Your Family Tree

Tuesday, March 23rd @ 6:00 p.m., Meeting Room B, Registration Requested
This is the workshop that will get you started gathering and collecting your family history. Armed with insightful information for where to look for information and how to request copies of important family documents, you will be able to do so much more than plot names on a family tree!

Diabetes

Thursday, April 8th @ 6:00 p.m., Meeting Room B, Registration Requested
Dr. Michael Condon, a Science Based Nutrition Affiliate and Palmer College of Chiropractic Graduate will speak about Diabetes and the many ways to help lower your glucose and keep it down. In this program you will: Find out exactly what to eat to control your glucose Find the best tests to run to control and improve your blood sugar levels Find out what may be holding you back from eliminating diabetes

New Lenox Idol

Saturday, May 1, 1 pm - 3 pm, Meeting Rooms A & B
Are YOU the next NEW LENOX IDOL? Once again, the library will host the 4th annual New Lenox Idol contest. The singing competition is open to contestants aged 13 and up. Karaoke CD or instrumental only track must be provided by contestants at least 2 days in advance of the competition. The audience votes for the winners so be sure to tell friends and family to come show their support! Prizes will be awarded!

Computer Classes

Limited to New Lenox Library cardholders. Five person minimum required for each class. Most classes are limited to 15 spaces; some only 10. You can register for a class by calling the library Adult Services desk at (815) 485-2605 or by e-mailing nlreference@newlenoxlibrary.org. However, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 there will be a $5 non-refundable registration fee for each computer class. The fee is payable at the time of registration and registration is not considered complete until the fee is paid. Under certain circumstances the fee can be refunded if cancellation is made 24 hours or more before the class.

Word Basics - Monday, March 22nd @ 5:30 pm
Excel Basics - Wednesday, March 31st @ 5:30 pm
Internet Basics - Monday, April 26th @ 5:30 pm
Excel Basics - Thursday, April 29th @ 5:30 pm

Book Discussion

(registration not necessary - just drop in!)

New Lenox Public Library District currently provides meeting room space and obtains books for three book clubs. These clubs are member-run and generally meet once a month. Please consider joining one or all of these clubs and start discussing, sharing and enjoying the experience of reading with a group! Call to reserve your copy of a book today!

Adult Book Club

The Book Thief by Marcus Zusack
Wednesday, April 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Adult Book Club reads mostly fiction and occasionally some best-selling non-fiction. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Busy Mom's Book Group

Busy Moms meet the first Monday of the month, bimonthly, at 10:30 a.m.

Mystery Book Club

Savage Run by C. J. Box
Mar. 17, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
The Adult Mystery Book Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3pm.








Please contact the Adult Services Department at 815-485-2605 for additional information about these Book Clubs.