Events in April 2025
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March 30, 2025
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March 31, 2025
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April 1, 2025(1 event) 6:00 pm: Parks Board Meeting – The New Chicago Parks Board holds their monthly meeting the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at the New Chicago Town Hall. These meetings are open to the public. Town Wide |
April 2, 2025(2 events) 6:00 pm: LEGO Night – Children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month. 6:00 pm: Livestream Author Talk w/ Jodi Picoult – Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Jodi Picoult about their novel, By Any Other name. |
April 3, 2025(1 event) 10:30 am: Mother Goose on the Loose – For this story time, babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills. Ages birth - 23 months. Please register at the link below. |
April 4, 2025(1 event) All day: Recycling Pickup All day Pickup of recycling takes place every other Friday. If a holiday occurred that week, it will be picked up on Saturday. |
April 5, 2025(1 event) 1:00 pm: Mah Jongg Instruction at the Library – Learn how to play Mah Jongg at the library or join the group if you already know the rules. Beginners are welcome! Please register. Ages 18 and older. |
April 6, 2025
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April 7, 2025(3 events) 4:00 pm: National Library Week: Create Your Own Story – Come create your own story during National Library Week. Learn how to make your own book and create a story for it. Decorate it and make it your own. Please register at the link below. 6:00 pm: Police Commission Meeting – 6:00 pm: Teen Anime Club – Are you a fan of anime or manga? If so, come to our monthly Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch. We watch 3 - 4 episodes of your choosing each month. Ages 12 - 18. Please register at the link below. |
April 8, 2025(3 events) 10:30 am: Storytime: Ages 2 - 3 – Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to a storytime featuring age appropriate stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills. Please register at the link below. 1:00 pm: Livestream Author Talk w/ Matthew Fleming – Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Matthew Fleming about The Tree Book: The Story, Science, and History of Trees. 2:00 pm: Tuesday Time Out – Take a time out every second Tuesday for some calming music, word puzzles, coloring sheets, and other relaxing activities. Please register at the link below. |
April 9, 2025(5 events) 3:00 pm: Teen Gaming – Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! Games and snacks provided. Ages 12 - 18. Please register at the link below.
5:00 pm: Planning Commission Meeting – The New Chicago Planning Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00pm, if there are people or businesses on the agenda for that month. To be added to the agenda, please contact the Town Hall the Thursday before the next meeting at the latest to ensure that you are added to the agenda. Those who are not on the agenda will not be heard at the meeting. Town Hall 122 Huber Blvd New Chicago, IN 46342 6:00 pm: Arts & Crafts for Adults: Felt Bumblebee Bookmark – Celebrate National Library Week by making a felt bumblebee bee and flower bookmark. Two stencil options and multiple felt colors to use for your own unique flower and bee will be provided. 6:00 pm: Craft Club (K - 6) – Want to do a craft? Come make awesome things with different materials every month that you can take home and enjoy! Please register at the link below. 6:00 pm: Town Council Meeting – The New Chicago Town Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm. Meeting start time may be delayed due to the Planning Commission meeting that is immediately before this meeting. Town Hall 122 Huber Blvd New Chicago, IN 46342 |
April 10, 2025(1 event) 2:00 pm: Hobby Hour – Don't have the space at home for your hobby? Bring it to our meeting room and have a whole rectangular table to work on (more if less people attend). This will be every 2nd Thursday for 2 hours. Please register at the link below. |
April 11, 2025
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April 13, 2025
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April 14, 2025
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April 15, 2025(1 event) 10:30 am: Storytime: Ages 4-5 – 4 and 5 year old children and their caregivers are invited to an early literacy story time, featuring books, finger plays, and songs that teach pre-reading skills and prepare children for school. Please register at the link below. |
April 16, 2025(1 event) 6:00 pm: LEGO Night – Children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month. |
April 17, 2025(1 event) 10:30 am: Mother Goose on the Loose – For this story time, babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills. Ages birth - 23 months. Please register at the link below. |
April 18, 2025(2 events) All day: Recycling Pickup All day Pickup of recycling takes place every other Friday. If a holiday occurred that week, it will be picked up on Saturday. 1:00 pm: Mah Jongg Meet Up - Open Play: Ages 18+ – For seasoned players and beginners. Please bring your own set as on-site supplies are limited. Open play every third Friday. |
April 19, 2025(2 events) All day: 2025 Easter Egg Hunt – 1:00 pm: Craft and Chat – Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters while working on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome. |
April 20, 2025
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April 21, 2025(1 event) 6:00 pm: Teen Craft: Floral Painting – Join us at the library to make a floral painting using acrylic paints. You can create your own design or an example will be provided. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Ages 12 - 18. Please register at the link below. |
April 22, 2025
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April 23, 2025(2 events) 3:00 pm: Teen Gaming – Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! Games and snacks provided. Ages 12 - 18. Please register at the link below.
6:00 pm: Grown Up Game Night – Join us for a game night for the grown ups. We will have various board games and the Nintendo Switch/Wii. You can also bring your own! |
April 24, 2025(2 events) 2:00 pm: Reading Hour – Every 4th Thursday, meet for an hour to read, drink tea, or coffee, and casual conversation about reading. 6:00 pm: Livestream Author Talk w/ Gregg Hurwitz – Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Gregg Hurwitz about his novel, Nemesis, and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling. |
April 25, 2025
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April 26, 2025(1 event) 3:00 pm: Bingo at the Library! – Join us at the library to play Bingo! All ages are welcome to play. Winners will be able to choose from a variety of small prizes. |
April 27, 2025(1 event) All day: Park Rental All day |
April 28, 2025(1 event) 6:00 pm: Art Club (Grades K-6) – Each month, we will explore a different component of art and do a corresponding activity. |
April 29, 2025
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April 30, 2025
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May 1, 2025
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May 2, 2025(1 event) All day: Recycling Pickup All day Pickup of recycling takes place every other Friday. If a holiday occurred that week, it will be picked up on Saturday. |
May 3, 2025(2 events) All day: 55th Anniversary of Twin Oaks Park All day 9:00 am: Rummage in the Park – |