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TWEEN D & D!!

Tuesday, February 24, 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 "Teen" group

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, February 25, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

Wakanda Night: A Family Event Celebrating Black History Month

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Celebrate Black History Month with an exciting evening inspired by the world of Wakanda! Families will explore African-inspired art, music, and technology through hands-on crafts, storytelling, and movement.

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

Celebrate Black History Month with an exciting evening inspired by the world of Wakanda! Families will explore African-inspired art, music, and technology through hands-on crafts, storytelling, and movement.

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

Family Paint & Sip - Bubble Art

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Help support the development of young children’s reading, listening, and speaking skills while nurturing their connection to nature!

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

Help support the development of young children’s reading, listening, and speaking skills while nurturing their connection to nature!

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

Youth Art Month - Tween Mini Canvas Creations

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens

March in Youth Art Month! Help us celebrate YAM with a special tween painting program!

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

March in Youth Art Month! Help us celebrate YAM with a special tween painting program!

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

Tween Takeover: Game Night

Thursday, February 26, 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!

Come have fun playing board games and video games!

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!

Come have fun playing board games and video games!

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, February 27, 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, February 27, 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, February 27, 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, February 27, 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

Family Game Drop-In: Game Mix

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Are you and your family looking for a fun way to spend time together? Drop in for a morning of board games, card games, video games, and fun!

This month we will be playing a mix of board, giant, card, and video games!

 

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

Are you and your family looking for a fun way to spend time together? Drop in for a morning of board games, card games, video games, and fun!

This month we will be playing a mix of board, giant, card, and video games!

 

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, February 28, 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

Youth Art Month - Tween Mini Canvas Creations

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens

March in Youth Art Month! Help us celebrate YAM with a special tween painting program!

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

March in Youth Art Month! Help us celebrate YAM with a special tween painting program!

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

Tween Anime Club

Monday, March 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

Tween Crafting Club

Tuesday, March 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.   

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Cultural Art Night

Tuesday, March 3, 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. 

Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Adventuring Club

Wednesday, March 4, 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!

Registration Required
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

Pokemon Club

Thursday, March 5, 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 ...

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

LEGO Club

Friday, March 6, 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

Weekend Watch

Saturday, March 7, 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! 

Registration Required
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

STEAM Experiment

Tuesday, March 10, 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

LEGO Club

Friday, March 13, 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

Stay and Play

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

After Cook A Book, "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: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

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

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.