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Stay and Play

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

After Preschool Storytime, "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
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Preschool Storytime, "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, October 30, 2024 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: 11
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 "Children" group.

Nite Owl Storytime

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

Let's wind down together during this midweek evening story time. It's important to get both your brain and body tired before heading to bed for a good night sleep, and that is...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Adults
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Let's wind down together during this midweek evening story time. 
It's important to get both your brain and body tired before heading to bed for a good night sleep, and that is the goal of this story time. 

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.

Casting a Historic Vote: Suffrage for Women in Illinois

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The road to suffrage for women in Illinois prior to 1920 was a long and arduous one. What a lot of people don't know is the fact that women's suffrage was deeply tied to sexism and...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

The road to suffrage for women in Illinois prior to 1920 was a long and arduous 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.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Join us for adventure at Preschool Storytime. Designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of reading, our interactive program blends stories, songs, and fun activities while crea...

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

Join us for adventure at Preschool Storytime. Designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of reading, our interactive program blends stories, songs, and fun activities while creating an engaging learning experience for children ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music in Motion

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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...

Event Details:

Friends of all ages can follow along during this immersive high energy sing along! Each week will be a little different, but can include musical instruments, ribbon dance, lar...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

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.

Friends of all ages can follow along during this immersive high energy sing along! 

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.

Sensory Play & Explore

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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, Children
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.

Preschool Craft

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Show off your arts and craft skills and enjoy a simple craft after Preschool Storytime. This craft will be appropriate for kids of all ages and can be done together as a family.&nb...

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

Show off your arts and craft skills and enjoy a simple craft after Preschool Storytime. This craft will be appropriate for kids of all ages and can be done together as a family. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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, Children
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.

Toddler Time

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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)

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, October 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stay & Play

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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, Children
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.

Stay and Play

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lockport Branch at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

After Toddler Time, "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: Lockport Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Toddler Time, "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.

Hang & Play

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 9:15am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

There are no Storytimes today, but that doesn't mean we aren't having fun! Hang and play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration neces...

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

There are no Storytimes today, but that doesn't mean we aren't having fun! Hang and play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. 

All ages 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.

Budding Builders

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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, Children
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.  This building program designed to inspire builders from the toddler years and onw

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

Friday, November 1, 2024 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?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tween Hang Out

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Hang out, chill, and discover at our Tween Hang Out—where the library becomes your ultimate hangout spot! Designed just for tweens, every Friday afternoon join us for an afternoon ...

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

Hang out, chill, and discover at our Tween Hang Out—where the library becomes your ultimate hangout spot!

This event is in the "Children" group.

TWEEN Read the World Book Club - UKRAINE/RUSSIA

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

This month's TWEEN Bookclub will travel to Eastern Europe in the historical fiction story The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman.  Two girls from different backgrounds learn to ...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

This month's TWEEN Bookclub will travel to Eastern Europe in the historical fiction story The Blackbird Girls by Anne B

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.

Fall Family Movies

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie & snack at the library. Coloring sheets, markers and crayons will be provided during the film. 

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie & snack at the library. Coloring sheets, markers and crayons will be provided during the film. 

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 Tasters: Smoothies!

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We are making delicious fruit and juice smoothies! Create and enjoy a "cool" (in every sense of the word) November treat. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. This ev...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

We are making delicious fruit and juice smoothies! Create and enjoy a "cool" (in every sense of the word) November treat. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. This event is for teens in grades 6-12.

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: Wood Stenciling

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Using bear and forest themed stencils we will be making a rustic wood round that looks as if it's been wood burned. Paint will also be available if you want to get creative with th...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Using bear and forest themed stencils we will be making a rustic wood round that looks as if it's been wood burned. Paint will also be available if you want to get creative with the look!

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.

Toddler Time

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
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: Crest Hill
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.

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, November 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

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, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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.

Tails & Tales Storytime - Fox

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Lockport Branch at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Start your week with stories that have a bite with this furry, scaled or finned storytime!  We will tell animal stories and learn some amazing animal facts and enjoy a video t...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Lockport Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Start your week with stories that have a bite with this furry, scaled or finned storytime!  We will tell animal stories and learn some amazing animal facts and enjoy a video to see our animal in motion.

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.