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Budding Builders

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Watch as your child explores construction and builds essential skills through play with durable, colorful building sets specifically designed for little hands.  This building ...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Watch as your child explores construction and builds essential skills through play with durable, colorful building sets specifically designed for little hands.

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 "Adult" group.

Scrabble Club

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Scrabble Club! New members are encouraged to join. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy some classic wordplay. All skill levels are welcome. The li...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for Scrabble Club! New members are encouraged to join. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy some classic wordplay. All skill levels are welcome. The library will provide Scrabble boards and dictionaries.

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, January 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
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 favor...

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.

After Hours Library Lock in

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities and snacks while you have the library all to yourselves after hours! Will you hide for Sardines in the Adult Computer Lab? Or beat your friends in a r...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Enjoy a variety of activities and snacks while you have the library all to yourselves after hours! Will you hide for Sardines in the Adult Computer Lab? Or beat your friends in a relay race in our Meeting Room?

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: 18
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 "Children" group.

Music in Motion

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Music in Motion:

Music in Motion is a musical journey filled with catchy tunes, dancing, and hands-on instrument exploration. Help your child foster a love for music while encouraging self-expressi...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Music in Motion is a musical journey filled with catchy tunes, dancing, and hands-on instrument exploration. Help your child foster a love for music while encouraging self-expression and confidence.

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 "Adult" group.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Monday, January 27, 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 "Children" group.

Kiddie Crafters

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Do you have a budding artist at home? Have your kiddos create their own art with a variety of simple tools and craft supplies.For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Do you have a budding artist at home? Have your kiddos create their own art with a variety of simple tools and craft supplies.

For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

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.

Stay & Play

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

"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.

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: 11
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: 12
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.

Pinochle Club

Tuesday, January 28, 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 "Children" group.

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Help support the development of young children’s reading, listening, and speaking skills while nurturing their connection to nature! Picture book selections highlight seasonal chan...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crafting Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

In our new 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 try...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

In our new 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 "Adult" group.

"Fourth Wing" Dragon Portrait

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fourth Wing is the hottest book on Booktok right now. We are celebrating all things dragon by creating a painting of dragons, Tairn and Andarnaurram; playing trivia; and making min...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Fourth Wing is the hottest book on Booktok right now. We are celebrating all things dragon by creating a painting of dragons, Tairn and Andarnaurram; playing trivia; and making mini Fourth Wing magnets.

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.

Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Our Bilingual Storytime program will expose young children to books, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. This program is intended for everyone, even those with littl...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Our Bilingual Storytime program will expose young children to books, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. This program is intended for everyone, even those with little to no Spanish knowledge.

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.

Music in Motion

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Music in Motion:

Music in Motion is a musical journey filled with catchy tunes, dancing, and hands-on instrument exploration. Help your child foster a love for music while encouraging self-expressi...

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children

Music in Motion is a musical journey filled with catchy tunes, dancing, and hands-on instrument exploration. Help your child foster a love for music while encouraging self-expression and confidence.

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.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

"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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

American Mahjong

Wednesday, January 29, 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: 12
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.

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 "Children" group.

Sensory Play & Explore

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Dive into a world of textures, colors, and engaging experiences designed to stimulate young minds and encourage exploration. Our sensory play options offer a blend of fun and learn...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Dive into a world of textures, colors, and engaging experiences designed to stimulate young minds and encourage exploration. Our sensory play options offer a blend of fun and learning in a safe and interactive environment.

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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Journey into a world of imagination with Toddler Time! Colorful storytelling, interactive activities, and delightful rhymes will foster a love for books and learning. This engaging...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Journey into a world of imagination with Toddler Time! Colorful storytelling, interactive activities, and delightful rhymes will foster a love for books and learning. This engaging program is specifically designed to spark curiosity and creativity in your child.

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.

Stay & Play

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

"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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Budding Builders

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Watch as your child explores construction and builds essential skills through play with durable, colorful building sets specifically designed for little hands.  This building ...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Watch as your child explores construction and builds essential skills through play with durable, colorful building sets specifically designed for little hands.

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.