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Biomimicry: Looking to Nature to Solve Today's Problems

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this fascinating talk, Naturalist Kim White will show many examples of how science and technology look to nature to solve complex problems.How did a Kingfisher improve a high-sp...

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Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

In this fascinating talk, Naturalist Kim White will show many examples of how science and technology look to nature to solve complex problems.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This month, we will begin a new journey, so be prepared to jump right into character discussion and some action! Every experien...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This month, we will begin a new journey, so be prepared to jump right into character discussion and some action!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Night

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Earn service hours by attending TVN (Teen Volunteer Night). Make new friends and develop new skills! We will have fun activities for you to do each month. Check in at the Adult ser...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Earn service hours by attending TVN (Teen Volunteer Night). Make new friends and develop new skills! We will have fun activities for you to do each month. Check in at the Adult services desk. 

Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Movie & Craft Night: The Garfield Movie

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Enjoy The Garfield Movie with orange snacks and button making! This program is intended for Grades 7-12.

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Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Enjoy The Garfield Movie with orange snacks and button making! 

This program is intended for Grades 7-12.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Movie Night: Groundhog Day

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We will be showing Groundhog Day (1993), the classic romance-comedy that stars Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Come enjoy this holiday favorite. The library will provide popcorn a...

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Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

We will be showing Groundhog Day (1993), the classic romance-comedy that stars Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Come enjoy this holiday favorite. The library will provide popcorn and drinks.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Anime Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

At anime club we are ready to embark on epic journeys, unravel mysteries, and forge unbreakable bonds with characters who feel like old friends. From the adrenaline-fueled battles ...

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

At anime club we are ready to embark on epic journeys, unravel mysteries, and forge unbreakable bonds with characters who feel like old friends.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This month, we will begin a new journey, so be prepared to jump right into character discussion and some action! Every experien...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This month, we will begin a new journey, so be prepared to jump right into character discussion and some action!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Art Club: Watercolor Bookmark

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate your love of art in this monthly club just for teens! Register to attend, and get creative with other teens. This month we will be making watercolor bookmarks! This ...

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Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Celebrate your love of art in this monthly club just for teens! Register to attend, and get creative with other teens. This month we will be making watercolor bookmarks! 

This program is intended to Grades 7-12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Middle and High schoolers are welcome to hangout and play games in our after school open gaming club. All you need is to be in grades 6-12.  We will play board games and video...

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

Middle and High schoolers are welcome to hangout and play games in our after school open gaming club. All you need is to be in grades 6-12.  We will play board games and video games.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Adult & Teen Craft: Cookie Mix in A Jar & Ornament

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you still looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Or a unique way to celebrate early and beat the crowds on the 14th? Join us for a cookie themed celebration and make a s...

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Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Are you still looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Or a unique way to celebrate early and beat the crowds on the 14th? Join us for a cookie themed celebration and make a simple but thoughtful gift for yourself or your Valentine.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Video Game Night

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a fun time playing video games at the Lockport Library. Test your speed with Mario Kart, compete with your skills in Super Smash Brothers, have a relaxing time with ...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a fun time playing video games at the Lockport Library. Test your speed with Mario Kart, compete with your skills in Super Smash Brothers, have a relaxing time with Nintendo Switch Sports, or enjoy a number of other games!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Origami & Anime Night

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of crafts and a show! During this event, come in and learn how to craft some origami while watching some of your favorite anime. There will be origami instr...

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Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of crafts and a show! During this event, come in and learn how to craft some origami while watching some of your favorite anime.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

The Blues with Fruteland Jackson: Lecture & Concert

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

 Learn about the Blues and then enjoy a performance by Fruteland Jackson! Performer Bio: Fruteland Jackson is a three time Blues Music Award Nominee and a recipient of th...

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Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 62
Event Details:

 

Learn about the Blues and then enjoy a performance by Fruteland Jackson! 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Night

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you want to have a say in what goes on at the Library? What books, video games, movies, magazines, music CDs, and graphic novels would you like to see added to the collection? W...

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Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Do you want to have a say in what goes on at the Library? What books, video games, movies, magazines, music CDs, and graphic novels would you like to see added to the collection?

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Loteria

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Experience the thrill of Lotería! Dive into the vibrant world of this traditional Mexican game. With colorful cards featuring iconic characters and symbols, Lotería brings friends ...

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Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Experience the thrill of Lotería! Dive into the vibrant world of this traditional Mexican game. With colorful cards featuring iconic characters and symbols, Lotería brings friends and family together for fun-filled entertainment.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

New and ongoing players are welcome! We are starting an all new campaign in which you can create your own character sheet or have one made for you. Please register with a valid pho...

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Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

New and ongoing players are welcome! We are starting an all new campaign in which you can create your own character sheet or have one made for you. Please register with a valid phone number. 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. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Craft: "Altoid" Tin Wallets

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create a customized mini tin wallet with stickers, paper and other decorations. Perfect to hold small trinkets or necessities!

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Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create a customized mini tin wallet with stickers, paper and other decorations. Perfect to hold small trinkets or necessities!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen D&D: Dungeon Master (DM) Basics

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come learn about the ins and outs of becoming a dungeon master for your Dungeon's and Dragons group! We will go through what exactly it means to be a DM, how to prepare for session...

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Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Come learn about the ins and outs of becoming a dungeon master for your Dungeon's and Dragons group!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We want you! Do you want to have a say in what goes on in the Library? What books, video games, DVDs, Blu-Rays, magazines, CD's, and graphic novels do you think we need to have in ...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

We want you! Do you want to have a say in what goes on in the Library? What books, video games, DVDs, Blu-Rays, magazines, CD's, and graphic novels do you think we need to have in our collection?

Disclaimer(s)

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Board Meeting" group.

White Oak Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Middle and High schoolers are welcome to hangout and play games in our after school open gaming club. All you need is to be in grades 6-12.  We will play board games and video...

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

Middle and High schoolers are welcome to hangout and play games in our after school open gaming club. All you need is to be in grades 6-12.  We will play board games and video games.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Tasters: Valentine Candy!

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Candy for everyone. We will be trying a lot of valentines candy to try to find the best. If you have a sweettooth for sweettarts sign up. Rank up to 10 different types of candy fro...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Candy for everyone. We will be trying a lot of valentines candy to try to find the best. If you have a sweettooth for sweettarts sign up. Rank up to 10 different types of candy from Candy Heart to Gummis. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Greenthumb at Your Service: Vegetable Gardening

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Take part in the backyard gardening hobby that's growing in popularity, and experience the joy of harvesting power crops of healthy, delicious, sweet, crunchy vegetables! This topi...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Take part in the backyard gardening hobby that's growing in popularity, and experience the joy of harvesting power crops of healthy, delicious, sweet, crunchy vegetables! This topic reviews the basic techniques of vegetable gardening.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Night

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Earn service hours by attending TVN (Teen Volunteer Night). Make new friends and develop new skills! We will have fun activities for you to do each month. Check in at the Adult ser...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Earn service hours by attending TVN (Teen Volunteer Night). Make new friends and develop new skills! We will have fun activities for you to do each month. Check in at the Adult services desk. 

Registration is required. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.