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Music in Motion

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Music in Motion:

Music in Motion is a musical journey filled with catchy tunes, dancing, and hands-on instrument exploration. Help your child foster a love for music while encouraging self-expressi...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

Music in Motion is a musical journey filled with catchy tunes, dancing, and hands-on instrument exploration. Help your child foster a love for music while encouraging self-expression and confidence.

Sensory Play & Explore

Sensory Play & Explore

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Dive into a world of textures, colors, and engaging experiences designed to stimulate young minds and encourage exploration. Our sensory play options offer a blend of fun and learn...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Dive into a world of textures, colors, and engaging experiences designed to stimulate young minds and encourage exploration. Our sensory play options offer a blend of fun and learning in a safe and interactive environment.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Community Helper Storytime

Community Helper Storytime: Nurse

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Embark on a captivating adventure with our Community Helper Storytime as we explore the world of community, and friendship through the eyes of our everyday heroes – nurses! We will...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Embark on a captivating adventure with our Community Helper Storytime as we explore the world of community, and friendship through the eyes of our everyday heroes – nurses!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Computer Class: Consumer Reports

Computer Class: Consumer Reports

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to shop like a pro for electronics, home goods, and more in this 1-hour class that meets in the lower level computer lab. You'll learn how to make informed consumer decis...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn how to shop like a pro for electronics, home goods, and more in this 1-hour class that meets in the lower level computer lab.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

Dungeons and Dragons game pieces

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Teen D&D is back!  New and ongoing player are welcome! We are starting an all new campaign!  You can create your own character sheet or have one made for you. This ev...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Teen D&D is back!  New and ongoing player are welcome! We are starting an all new campaign!  You can create your own character sheet or have one made for you. This event is for teens in grades 6-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

Mollies War

The Journey of Mollie's War: Women's Army Corp and WWII

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step into the past and journey through history with us. Join Cyndee Schaffer as she shares moving excerpts from her mother's WWII letters, providing a touching insight into the lif...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Step into the past and journey through history with us. Join Cyndee Schaffer as she shares moving excerpts from her mother's WWII letters, providing a touching insight into the life of a woman in uniform during that significant time.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

Budding Builders Program

Budding Builders

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:15am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Watch as your child explores construction and builds essential skills through play with durable, colorful building sets specifically designed for little hands.  This building ...

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Watch as your child explores construction and builds essential skills through play with durable, colorful building sets specifically designed for little hands.  This building program designed to inspire builders from the toddler years and onw

person holding an eReader

Computer Class: eBooks with Hoopla and Libby

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The White Oak Library District is proud to offer two different eBook services for our patrons: Libby and Hoopla. Libby, by Overdrive, offers eBooks, eAudio Books, an...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

The White Oak Library District is proud to offer two different eBook services for our patrons: Libby and Hoopla.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

ESL_Reading_Group's flyer

ESL Reading Group

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental s...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?

Computer Class: Beginning Excel

Computer Class: Beginning Excel

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Lab at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to get organized? In this introductory class, you will learn Excel basics, such as how to create spreadsheets and manage files, as well as how to format your spreadsh...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Are you ready to get organized? In this introductory class, you will learn Excel basics, such as how to create spreadsheets and manage files, as well as how to format your spreadsheet to look its best!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

Laser Tag

After-Hours Laser Tag

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for after hours laser tag! Remember to wear a fun neon or white shirt so you can be sure to glow underneath the blacklights. Grades 3-6. Parents must be present.Please...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for after hours laser tag! Remember to wear a fun neon or white shirt so you can be sure to glow underneath the blacklights. Grades 3-6. Parents must be present.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

Family Lego Day

Family LEGO Day

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a LEGO creation day in our Children's Department. 

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a LEGO creation day in our Children's Department. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teen Exam Cram

Teen Exam Cram

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop-in and study with relaxing music and snacks provided by the library. We will have coloring sheets and a new quiet place to study or work on final projects with your friends. T...

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

Drop-in and study with relaxing music and snacks provided by the library. We will have coloring sheets and a new quiet place to study or work on final projects with your friends. This event is for teens in grades 7-12.

A painting of a fuzzy black cat in the middle of a pastel meadow. The cat has big round eyes and a chain of flowers around its neck.

Paint & Sip: Garden Cat

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a glass of wine while we paint a gentle garden scene complete with a garden cat.

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy a glass of wine while we paint a gentle garden scene complete with a garden cat.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees must be 21 or older. IDs will be checked at the door.

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

Stay & Play

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

"Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

"Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

LP music in motion

Music in Motion

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Music in Motion:

Music in Motion is a musical journey filled with catchy tunes, dancing, and hands-on instrument exploration. Help your child foster a love for music while encouraging self-expressi...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Music in Motion is a musical journey filled with catchy tunes, dancing, and hands-on instrument exploration. Help your child foster a love for music while encouraging self-expression and confidence.

stained glass butterfly

Teen Craft: Faux Stained Glass Butterflies

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come make a cute Spring decoration for your room or a gift for someone important to you! Join us at the Lockport Branch to make some Faux Stained-Glass Butterflies! Supplies will b...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Come make a cute Spring decoration for your room or a gift for someone important to you! Join us at the Lockport Branch to make some Faux Stained-Glass Butterflies! Supplies will be provided.

Freestyle Arts & Crafts

Freestyle Arts & Crafts

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Time to show off your amazing art skills with our freestyle arts & crafts! This self-directed craft program is the perfect time to make your own masterpiece.

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Time to show off your amazing art skills with our freestyle arts & crafts! This self-directed craft program is the perfect time to make your own masterpiece.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Tween Book Club: Rescue on Turtle Beach

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come and chat about this story, Rescue on Turtle Beach by Jen Marlin! Join other young readers for a thoughtful discussion about what you like and dislike about this book. All opin...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Come and chat about this story, Rescue on Turtle Beach by Jen Marlin! Join other young readers for a thoughtful discussion about what you like and dislike about this book. All opinions are welcome!

Snacks are provided.

Rosie the Riveter, Monday May 20th at 6:30pm, Crest Hill Branch

Tales in History: Lynn Rymarz as Rosie Riveter

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she tells the history of the iconic Rosie the Riveter poster, told through the character of Geraldine Hoff Doyle, who was known as the pos...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she tells the history of the iconic Rosie the Riveter poster, told through the character of Geraldine Hoff Doyle, who was known as the poster’s first “We Can Do It

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

Friends Of The Library Meeting

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Lockport
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Sensory Play & Explore

Sensory Play & Explore

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Dive into a world of textures, colors, and engaging experiences designed to stimulate young minds and encourage exploration. Our sensory play options offer a blend of fun and learn...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Dive into a world of textures, colors, and engaging experiences designed to stimulate young minds and encourage exploration. Our sensory play options offer a blend of fun and learning in a safe and interactive environment.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Pinochle Club

Pinochle Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop in for Pinochle Club! New members are encouraged to join. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy this beloved card game. All skill levels are welcome, but p...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Drop in for Pinochle Club! New members are encouraged to join. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy this beloved card game. All skill levels are welcome, but players should have some familiarity with the game.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.

ESL Reading Group, Every Tuesday & Friday at 10:00am, Crest Hill Branch

ESL Reading Group

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental s...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?