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Holiday Witches

Holiday Witches: Folklore and Seasonal Traditions from Ireland, The UK and Beyond

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate the magic of the season with a twist of witchcraft and wonder!  This lecture explores the full calendar year of holidays where witches and other strange creatures are celebrated, reviled, or feared.  From quirky, kind-hearted w

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the magic of the season with a twist of witchcraft and wonder!  This lecture explores the full calendar year of holidays where witches and other strange creatures are celebrated, reviled, or feared.  From quirky, kind-hearted w

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.   

DIY Gift Wrapping Studio

Drop-In DIY Gift Wrapping Studio

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Get into the holiday spirit by wrapping some presents and getting holiday cards at the library.

Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit by wrapping some presents and getting holiday cards at the library.

Illinois Secretary of State Mobile Driver Services

Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Representative Manley in conjunction with the Crest Hill Branch White Oak Library and the

Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Event Details:

Representative Manley in conjunction with the Crest Hill Branch White Oak Library and the

TVN

Teen Volunteer Night

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Volunteer Night:

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snac...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snack and meeting other teens. 

What books, video games, DVDs, CDs, magazines, comics, or mangas, do you think we need to have in your library? What kinds of events and activities would you like your library to offer?

Come ready to share your thoughts on these questions, and bring your own!

Attendance counts for 2 community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed by staff.

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

Christmas Day

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

New Year's Eve - Closing at 5:00 pm

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

New Year's Day

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
New Years Vision Boards

New Year's Vision Boards

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Welcome 2026 with a vision board meet-up at the White Oak Library.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome 2026 with a vision board meet-up at the White Oak Library.

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.   

Teen Trivingo: Stranger Things Edition

Teen Trivingo: Stranger Things Edition

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Do you have what it takes to survive the Upside Down? Test your knowledge at our Teen Trivingo: Stranger Things Edition where you will be challenged through a fun game of trivia and bingo combined!

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

Do you have what it takes to survive the Upside Down? Test your knowledge at our Teen Trivingo: Stranger Things Edition where you will be challenged through a fun game of trivia and bingo combined!

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Teen Gaming Cafe

Teen Gaming Café

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Enjoy a fun gaming cafe just for teens! We will have table top games to play and hot chocolate to enjoy! Games will also be available for check out. 

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

Enjoy a fun gaming cafe just for teens! We will have table top games to play and hot chocolate to enjoy! Games will also be available for check out. 

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Beaded Picture Frame

Teen Art Club: Bead Picture Frames

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

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 using colorful beads to decorate a picture frame!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
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 using colorful beads to decorate a picture frame!

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Tween and Teen Penpal Club

Tween & Teen Penpal Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Want to send some snail mail? Visit the library to learn about Postcrossing, a website where you can send postcards around the world, and send some cards to friends and family! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to send some snail mail? Visit the library to learn about Postcrossing, a website where you can send postcards around the world, and send some cards to friends and family! 

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

TVN

Teen Volunteer Night

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Volunteer Night:

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snac...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snack and meeting other teens. 

What books, video games, DVDs, CDs, magazines, comics, or mangas, do you think we need to have in your library? What kinds of events and activities would you like your library to offer?

Come ready to share your thoughts on these questions, and bring your own!

Attendance counts for 2 community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed by staff.

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Writing Workshop

Teen Writing Workshop

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like writing fanfiction? How about poetry? Maybe you love short stories? Visit the library to practice your craft or try something new with a special writing workshop just for teens!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like writing fanfiction? How about poetry? Maybe you love short stories? Visit the library to practice your craft or try something new with a special writing workshop just for teens!

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Painted Plant Pots

Teen Art Club: Painting Plant Pots

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

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 painting plant pots perfect for succulents and other small plants! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
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 painting plant pots perfect for succulents and other small plants! 

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Tween and Teen Penpal Club

Tween & Teen Penpal Club

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Want to send some snail mail? Visit the library to learn about Postcrossing, a website where you can send postcards around the world, and send some cards to friends and family! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to send some snail mail? Visit the library to learn about Postcrossing, a website where you can send postcards around the world, and send some cards to friends and family! 

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Teen Book Tasting

Teen Book Tasting

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Want to learn about teen reads? Visit the library and have a taste of all things YA books. Take a stroll through each genre table and leave with a fun new read and a snack! Teens, parents and teachers are welcome. 

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

Want to learn about teen reads? Visit the library and have a taste of all things YA books. Take a stroll through each genre table and leave with a fun new read and a snack! Teens, parents and teachers are welcome. 

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

TVN

Teen Volunteer Night

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Volunteer Night:

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snac...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snack and meeting other teens. 

What books, video games, DVDs, CDs, magazines, comics, or mangas, do you think we need to have in your library? What kinds of events and activities would you like your library to offer?

Come ready to share your thoughts on these questions, and bring your own!

Attendance counts for 2 community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed by staff.

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

CLOSED Spring Staff Development Day

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

Easter

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

Memorial Day

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

Independence Day

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

CLOSED Fall Staff Development Day

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville