This event is in the "Children" group After Hours Crew Night! - Rise of the Guardians Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Children's Department at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Tweens Looking for an awesome way to spend Friday Nights with friends? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri After Hours Crew Night! - Rise of the Guardians 6:30pm–8:30pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Department Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Looking for an awesome way to spend Friday Nights with 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 "Children" group Ballerina Storytime Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Stop by the library this holiday season for a very special storytime!Meet a real ballerina up close! We will have a story, do some dancing and create with a fun craft. Little dancers are encouraged to wear their own dance clothes! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Ballerina Storytime 2:00pm–3:00pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the library this holiday season for a very special storytime!Meet a real ballerina up close! We will have a story, do some dancing and create with a fun craft. Little dancers are encouraged to wear their own dance clothes! 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. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
Christmas Eve All Day Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Christmas Day All Day Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Drop In Fridays! Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Children's Program Room at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design! Hang with friends or family and build together(ness)!We supply everything you need, we just need you to bring your creativity!All ages welcome! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 26 2025 Fri LEGO Drop In Fridays! 3:30pm–4:15pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Event Details: Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design! Hang with friends or family and build together(ness)!We supply everything you need, we just need you to bring your creativity!All ages welcome! 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.
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Noisemakers Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Hello 2026! Come in and ring in the new year with a fun craft! In this program we will be making DIY noisemakers. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 29 2025 Mon New Year's Eve Noisemakers 5:00pm–5:30pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Hello 2026! Come in and ring in the new year with a fun craft! In this program we will be making DIY noisemakers.
This event is in the "Children" group Count Down to Noon Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Meeting Room A at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Help us bring in the New Year at the Romeoville Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Count Down to Noon Year 11:00am–12:30pm Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Help us bring in the New Year at the Romeoville Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! 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 "Children" group Countdown to Noon Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Help us ring in the New Year at the Crest Hill Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Countdown to Noon Year 11:00am–12:30pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Help us ring in the New Year at the Crest Hill Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! 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. Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate. 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 "Children" group Noon Year! Celebration Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room A/B at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Help us ring in the New Year at the Lockport Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year! Celebration 11:30am–12:30pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Help us ring in the New Year at the Lockport Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! 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. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
New Year's Eve - Closing at 5:00 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve - Closing at 5:00 pm 5:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
New Year's Day All Day Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
This event is in the "Children" group Drop-In Blank Slate Art Club Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Drop-In for a special Saturday edition and unleash your creativity at Blank Slate!A Creative Space for Kids View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Drop-In Blank Slate Art Club 11:00am–1:00pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Event Details: Drop-In for a special Saturday edition and unleash your creativity at Blank Slate!A Creative Space for Kids
This event is in the "Children" group Weekend Watch Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Program Room at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Enjoy the afternoon at the library while we watch a movie! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Weekend Watch 1:00pm–3:00pm Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy the afternoon at the library while we watch a movie! 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 "Children" group Tween Anime Club Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children's Program Room at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Embark on an animated adventure with our Anime Club for Tweens! Dive into the captivating world of Japanese animation alongside fellow enthusiasts. Each meeting we will watch some anime and do a fun craft or activity. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Tween Anime Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Embark on an animated adventure with our Anime Club for Tweens! Dive into the captivating world of Japanese animation alongside fellow enthusiasts. Each meeting we will watch some anime and do a fun craft or activity. 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 "Children" group Blank Slate Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Unleash Your Creativity at Blank Slate!A Creative Space for KidsIs your child an aspiring artist? Do they love to experiment with different art styles? Then this is the perfect program for them!What’s Blank Slate? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Blank Slate 5:00pm–5:45pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Unleash Your Creativity at Blank Slate!A Creative Space for KidsIs your child an aspiring artist? Do they love to experiment with different art styles? Then this is the perfect program for them!What’s Blank Slate? 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 "Children" group DIY Crafternoons - Pocket Yeti Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens DIY Crafternoons is Back!Let's craft together with all kinds of materials. We'll paint, glue and bead all kinds of fun and exciting projects. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue DIY Crafternoons - Pocket Yeti 4:00pm–4:45pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: DIY Crafternoons is Back!Let's craft together with all kinds of materials. We'll paint, glue and bead all kinds of fun and exciting projects. 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. Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate. 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 "Children" group Tween Crafting Club Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens In Crafting Club, we will be exploring all different crafts! Want to learn the basics of crochet? Make miniatures out of airdry clay? Use LEGOs to make prints? We’ll be trying it all in our Crafting Club! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Tween Crafting Club 4:30pm–5:30pm Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: In Crafting Club, we will be exploring all different crafts! Want to learn the basics of crochet? Make miniatures out of airdry clay? Use LEGOs to make prints? We’ll be trying it all in our Crafting Club! 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 "Children" group Kids Cultural Art Night Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Each month we will explore a new artist and recreate one of their famous paintings using oil pastels and chalk. Cultural arts will let you explore a new way of fun and creativity. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Kids Cultural Art Night 5:00pm–5:45pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Each month we will explore a new artist and recreate one of their famous paintings using oil pastels and chalk. Cultural arts will let you explore a new way of fun and creativity. 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 "Children" group Mid-Week Sensory Break Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Sometimes kids need a chance to just dive their hands into something new, forget about the demands of school, and create and build whatever their imagination inspires them to make! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Mid-Week Sensory Break 4:00pm–4:45pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Sometimes kids need a chance to just dive their hands into something new, forget about the demands of school, and create and build whatever their imagination inspires them to make! 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. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
This event is in the "Children" group Adventuring Club Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Children's Program Room at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Join your game guides on fantastical adventures, using your imagination and wits to solve riddles, complete quests, and much more! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Adventuring Club 4:30pm–6:00pm Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Join your game guides on fantastical adventures, using your imagination and wits to solve riddles, complete quests, and much more!
This event is in the "Children" group Green Kids Club: Snowflake Crystal Art Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Calling all kids who love nature, the environment, animals, and the outdoors! This club will focus on gardening, balancing the ecosystem, and how to be a more sustainable kid. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Green Kids Club: Snowflake Crystal Art 5:00pm–6:00pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Calling all kids who love nature, the environment, animals, and the outdoors! This club will focus on gardening, balancing the ecosystem, and how to be a more sustainable kid. Disclaimer(s) Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate. 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 "Children" group Pokemon Club Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Pokemon Club: Gotta catch ‘em all? You can find ‘em at our Pokémon® Club! Players can bring 60 cards to play, as well as a Nintendo® DS/3DS/Switch to do battle electronically. Open to all skill ... View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Pokemon Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Gotta catch ‘em all? You can find ‘em at our Pokémon® Club! Players can bring 60 cards to play, as well as a Nintendo® DS/3DS/Switch to do battle electronically. Open to all skill levels. Ages 8 and up.Yu-Gi-Oh fans are welcome!
This event is in the "Children" group Superb Science Shane Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Children's Program Room at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Do you wonder why things fall down and other things balance, or why water sometimes makes droplets and other times puddles? Why it’s foggy in the fall and winter but not usually in the summer? Cancelled View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Cancelled Superb Science Shane 6:30pm–7:15pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Do you wonder why things fall down and other things balance, or why water sometimes makes droplets and other times puddles? Why it’s foggy in the fall and winter but not usually in the summer? 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. Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate. 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 "Children" group Gametime Hang and Play! Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Children's Program Room at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Looking for some fun on a Friday morning! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 9 2026 Fri Gametime Hang and Play! 10:15am–10:45am Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Looking for some fun on a Friday morning! 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. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.
