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Tween Takeover: Cookie Wars!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens

Join us once a month where tweens call the shots. Whether you like crafting, watching shows, battling it out with board or video games, or just hanging out, this club is for you!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us once a month where tweens call the shots. Whether you like crafting, watching shows, battling it out with board or video games, or just hanging out, this club is for you!

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

Gametime Hang and Play!

Friday, January 23, 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!  

Registration Required
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.   

This event is in the "Children" group

Stay and Play

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

After Gametime!, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.

Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Gametime!, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Get ready to build, create, and imagine at our LEGO Club! Whether you're a master builder or just starting out, this is your chance to unleash your creativity with everyone’s favorite colorful bricks.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine at our LEGO Club! Whether you're a master builder or just starting out, this is your chance to unleash your creativity with everyone’s favorite colorful bricks.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Drop in Fridays!

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, 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!  

Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, 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

Throwback Craft Drop In

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Maybe you missed painting a watercolor octopus during Summer Reading or doing some weaving in Crafternoons... now is your chance to turn back the clock and do that craft you may have missed or would love to do all over again.

Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Maybe you missed painting a watercolor octopus during Summer Reading or doing some weaving in Crafternoons... now is your chance to turn back the clock and do that craft you may have missed or would love to do all over again.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO® Master Builders Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design that we will display in the library! 

This program is intended for children of all ages.

Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design that we will display in the library! 

This program is intended for children of all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Experiment

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The magic of science is all around us and our STEAM EXPERIMENT SERIES is where you will make amazing new discoveries involving science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

The magic of science is all around us and our STEAM EXPERIMENT SERIES is where you will make amazing new discoveries involving science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics!

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

Winter Family Movies

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Our Winter Family Movie Night is the perfect way to celebrate the season together—with a snack, blankets, and a feel-good movie the whole family can enjoy.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our Winter Family Movie Night is the perfect way to celebrate the season together—with a snack, blankets, and a feel-good movie the whole family can enjoy.

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

TWEEN D & D!!

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens

From 7pm to 8:30pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month we will explore different aspects of Dungeon's and Dragon's together!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

From 7pm to 8:30pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month we will explore different aspects of Dungeon's and Dragon's together!

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

Love Bug Photo Shoot (1st Session)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Capture the love this Valentine’s season! Join us for a special photo shoot at the library, complete with a cute Valentine’s backdrop and heart-themed props. Families can take photos together or let little ones strike their best lovebug pose!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Capture the love this Valentine’s season! Join us for a special photo shoot at the library, complete with a cute Valentine’s backdrop and heart-themed props. Families can take photos together or let little ones strike their best lovebug pose!

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 "Teen" group

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

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 "Children" group

Love Bug Photo Shoot (2nd Session)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Capture the love this Valentine’s season! Join us for a special photo shoot at the library, complete with a cute Valentine’s backdrop and heart-themed props. Families can take photos together or let little ones strike their best lovebug pose!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Capture the love this Valentine’s season! Join us for a special photo shoot at the library, complete with a cute Valentine’s backdrop and heart-themed props. Families can take photos together or let little ones strike their best lovebug pose!

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

Family Paint & Sip - Geometric Water Color

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Once a month come and take a load off with the whole family!
Grab a table, grab a cup, and sit down and enjoy some family time creating art together!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once a month come and take a load off with the whole family!
Grab a table, grab a cup, and sit down and enjoy some family time creating art together!

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

Superhero Party

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Calling all heroes! Join us at the library for our action-packed superhero party! There will be a fun craft, a delicious snack, and games for all!

 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all heroes! Join us at the library for our action-packed superhero party! There will be a fun craft, a delicious snack, and games for all!

 

 

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

Gametime Hang and Play!

Friday, January 30, 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!  

Registration Required
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.   

This event is in the "Children" group

Stay and Play

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

After Gametime!, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.

Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Gametime!, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Get ready to build, create, and imagine at our LEGO Club! Whether you're a master builder or just starting out, this is your chance to unleash your creativity with everyone’s favorite colorful bricks.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine at our LEGO Club! Whether you're a master builder or just starting out, this is your chance to unleash your creativity with everyone’s favorite colorful bricks.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Drop in Fridays!

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, 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!  

Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, 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

Mario Kart Tournament

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for an action-packed Mario Kart Tournament where kids can race their favorite characters on the big screen! Players will compete in friendly rounds for fun prizes and ultimate bragging rights.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an action-packed Mario Kart Tournament where kids can race their favorite characters on the big screen! Players will compete in friendly rounds for fun prizes and ultimate bragging rights.

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, February 2, 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.

Registration Required
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, February 2, 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 Kids

Is 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?

Registration Required
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 Kids

Is 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 - Glue Art Hearts

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Let's craft together with all kinds of materials. We'll paint, glue and bead all kinds of fun and exciting projects. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

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, February 3, 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!

Registration Required
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.