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Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Have fun with Jigsaw puzzle tournament! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can finish their puzzle first and claim the tournament prize! Those not registering as part of a team wil...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Have fun with Jigsaw puzzle tournament! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can finish their puzzle first and claim the tournament prize! Those not registering as part of a team will be formed into teams for the tournament.

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.

Royal Rumble

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Thirty wrestlers will enter the ring during the Royal Rumble match but only one will go on to get a championship match at Wrestlemania. Learn more about the history of the event fr...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Thirty wrestlers will enter the ring during the Royal Rumble match but only one will go on to get a championship match at Wrestlemania.

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.

Adult & Teen Craft: Paracord People Keychain

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make a new friend to hang out on your bag or keys! Using paracord, beads, and a square knotting technique that staff will give instruction on, we will create personalized keychains...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Make a new friend to hang out on your bag or keys! Using paracord, beads, and a square knotting technique that staff will give instruction on, we will create personalized keychains to keep or gift to a loved one. 

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 Escape Room: Five Nights at Freddy's

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

You have a murder podcast and are investigating Freddy FazBear Pizza after a gruesome murder. Learn the secrets of the restaurant and survive to tell the tale. 

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

You have a murder podcast and are investigating Freddy FazBear Pizza after a gruesome murder. Learn the secrets of the restaurant and survive to tell the tale. 

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 Escape Room: Five Nights at Freddy's

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

You have a murder podcast and are investigating Freddy FazBear Pizza after a gruesome murder. Learn the secrets of the restaurant and survive to tell the tale. 

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

You have a murder podcast and are investigating Freddy FazBear Pizza after a gruesome murder. Learn the secrets of the restaurant and survive to tell the tale. 

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.

Pork Carnitas & Spanish Rice Instant Pot Demonstration

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all instant pot novices, cooking hobbyists, and enjoyers of good food! We will be hosting White Oak's very own Director, Scott Pointon, who will discuss the basics of using...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Calling all instant pot novices, cooking hobbyists, and enjoyers of good food!

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

Tuesday, January 28, 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: 20
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?

This event is in the "Board Meeting" group.

White Oak Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, January 28, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

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...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
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: 9
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: 20
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.

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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: 10
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 "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...

Required
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: 30
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 7-12.

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

Job & Trade Fair

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for a part-time or seasonal job? Come meet lots of potential employers at the library's job and trade fair! Find out what they’re looking for in employees/volunteer...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Are you looking for a part-time or seasonal job? Come meet lots of potential employers at the library's job and trade fair! Find out what they’re looking for in employees/volunteers, and converse with them about how their business is run.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Origami & Anime Night

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B 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...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 7-12.

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...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
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...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 86
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...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 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...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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