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ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
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: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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?

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.

ICash: Office of Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about ICash, the Unclaimed Property division of the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, that connects people with their unclaimed property. The State Treasurer is ho...

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

Learn about ICash, the Unclaimed Property division of the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, that conne

This event is in the "Friends of the Library" group.

Friends Of The Library Meeting

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Armchair Tour of the Solar System

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore our Solar System without stepping foot outside with Michelle Nichols! She will showcase some of the latest NASA spacecraft images of our Solar System, touching on our stunn...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Event Details:

Explore our Solar System without stepping foot outside with Michelle Nichols!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pinochle Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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: 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?

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.

Sit & Stay Fit

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Sit & Stay Fit:

Improve flexibility, bone strength, circulation, heart health, and stability all while sitting down! We will take it nice and easy in this exercise program, as we gently guide you ...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Improve flexibility, bone strength, circulation, heart health, and stability all while sitting down! We will take it nice and easy in this exercise program, as we gently guide you through simple movements that will loosen up your joints and muscles. Chair exercises are a great way to be social and get some exercise in - all while sitting down!

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: Button Silhouette

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a magical art piece full of whimsy and a little bit of Disney. We will each make a button silhouette of our favorite Disney character. We will offer a bouquet of buttons to ...

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

Create a magical art piece full of whimsy and a little bit of Disney. We will each make a button silhouette of our favorite Disney character. We will offer a bouquet of buttons to choose from for your art work! 

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.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab at Lockport
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: Lockport
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

American Mahjong

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong club where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fe...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong club where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts!

What to Expect:

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.

Game Night with Critical Grind

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We're partnering with Shorewood's own Critical Grind Board Game Cafe to provide a night of fun, low-stakes gaming. Critical Grind will provide a selection of classic and modern-day...

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

We're partnering with Shorewood's own Critical Grind Board Game Cafe to provide a night of fun, low-stakes gaming. Critical Grind will provide a selection of classic and modern-day board games for you to play.

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.

Computer Class: Novelist

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Computer Class: NovelistPlus:

Learn about NovelistPlus, a powerful tool that provides reading recommendations, book discussion guides, reviews, articles, and lists, as well as book/series/author read-alikes for...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Learn about NovelistPlus, a powerful tool that provides reading recommendations, book discussion guides, reviews, articles, and lists, as well as book/series/author read-alikes for adult, teen, and children’s fiction.

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.

Pinochle & More

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to Pinochle & More! 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, ...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Welcome to Pinochle & More! 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. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.

American Mahjong

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong club where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fe...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong club where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts!

What to Expect:

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.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Play your character - enjoy the adventure! Join DM Katie as she leads you through an adventure out of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons (DnD and also by D&D). Even if you have a...

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

Play your character - enjoy the adventure! Join DM Katie as she leads you through an adventure out of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons (DnD and also by D&D).

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.

Adult Craft: Puzzle Piece Monograms

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We'll be using old puzzles to create beautiful pieces of art out of the first letters of our names! Canvas board and paint will be provided, as well as puzzle pieces for you arrang...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

We'll be using old puzzles to create beautiful pieces of art out of the first letters of our names! Canvas board and paint will be provided, as well as puzzle pieces for you arrange and glue onto your canvas to create a colorful monogram.

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.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Friday, April 25, 2025 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: 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?

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.

Computer Class: eBooks with Hoopla & Libby

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Computer Class: eBooks with Hoopla & Libby:

The White Oak Library District is proud to offer two different eBook services (Hoopla and Libby) to our patrons so you can enjoy thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, movie...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 50

The White Oak Library District is proud to offer two different eBook services (Hoopla and Libby) to our patrons so you can enjoy thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, movies, TV shows, documentaries, and more. Learn how to get started, browse your eLibrary, and check out some titles. Library staff will demonstrate both services, discuss the benefits of each, and help you become as familiar with your eLibrary as you are with the physical 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.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Literature & Libations: Speed Date Great Books

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy conversations about literature that are paired perfectly with wine! Attendees will be able to freely move throughout the event to sample different wines while hearing about e...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 94
Event Details:

Enjoy conversations about literature that are paired perfectly with wine! Attendees will be able to freely move throughout the event to sample different wines while hearing about engaging books the library has to offer.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Class

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
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: 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?

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.

Illinois Tollway's I-PASS On Demand

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway's I-PASS on Demand team will be on hand to offer full services from opening accounts and adding new license plates, to handing out and activating their new sti...

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway's I-PASS on Demand team will be on hand to offer full services from opening accounts and adding new license plates, to handing out and activating their new sticker tag transponders.

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

Adult & Teen Craft: Seed Bomb Pops

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by making recycled paper seed bombs that you can plant in your garden or give to a friend!Each class attendee will make 5 seed pops from a variety of native Ill...

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

Celebrate Earth Day by making recycled paper seed bombs that you can plant in your garden or give to a friend!

Each class attendee will make 5 seed pops from a variety of native Illinois flowers.

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.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
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: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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?

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.

Estate Planning Explained

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about wills, trusts, and other estate planning topics, and how to protect your financial future and family. Ken Norkus will explain in details: What is Estate Planning?H...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 74
Event Details:

Learn about wills, trusts, and other estate planning topics, and how to protect your financial future and family. Ken Norkus will explain in details: 

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.