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Preschool Craft

Thursday, October 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 "Adult" group.

Books & Blockbusters: Contact

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

After watching a movie made from a book, do you ever ask yourself: was that as good as the book? Or, did they make the right casting choices, and if not, who would you have chosen ...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

After watching a movie made from a book, do you ever ask yourself: was that as good as the book? Or, did they make the right casting choices, and if not, who would you have chosen to play those characters? 

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.

American Mahjong Tutorial Course

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? Learn the game enjoyed by hundreds of millions of players worldwide over the course of this six-session t...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? Learn the game enjoyed by hundreds of millions of players worldwide over the course of this six-session tutorial program.

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.

Monster Mash Costume Party

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get ready for a monstrously fun time at our Monster Mash Costume Party! Let your little ghouls and goblins unleash their creativity and transform into their favorite creatures of t...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get ready for a monstrously fun time at our Monster Mash Costume Party! Let your little ghouls and goblins unleash their creativity and transform into their favorite creatures of the night.

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 Night: Gaming!

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all tweens! Let's level up at game night! Hang out with other tweens as we play games. Bring your Switch™ and battle your friends, or play ours in a tournament style. We wi...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all tweens! Let's level up at game night! Hang out with other tweens as we play games. Bring your Switch™ and battle your friends, or play ours in a tournament style. We will have our board games available, too! 

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.

Computer Class: Google Workspace

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class gives a general overview of the most used features and applications in Google Workspace which includes but is not limited to Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sh...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This class gives a general overview of the most used features and applications in Google Workspace which includes but is not limited to Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Tasks, and Contacts.

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 Anime Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Embark on epic journeys, unravel mysteries, and forge unbreakable bonds with characters who feel like old friends. From the adrenaline-fueled battles of Shonen to the intricate nar...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Embark on epic journeys, unravel mysteries, and forge unbreakable bonds with characters who feel like old friends.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Estate Planning Explained

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dr. Jim Flanagan will cover the estate planning process from beginning to end, including the need to plan, the most common planning techniques and the documents involved. The class...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Dr. Jim Flanagan will cover the estate planning process from beginning to end, including the need to plan, the most common planning techniques and the documents involved.

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 Game Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Hang with friends, enjoy a table game like "Splendor", "Catan" or "Werewolf" and snack in the program room.  Games will be provided and the "Switch" will be on!  Ages 10-...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Hang with friends, enjoy a table game like "Splendor", "Catan" or "Werewolf" and snack in the program room.  Games will be provided and the "Switch" will be on!  

Ages 10-12

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 "Children" group.

Hang & Play

Friday, October 18, 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, October 18, 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, October 18, 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, October 18, 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 "Adult" group.

Literature & Libations: 19th-Century Baseball in Chicago

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an after hours event with local author and baseball historian, John Freyer. Sit back and enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage, as well as light refr...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us for an after hours event with local author and baseball historian, John Freyer.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees must be 21 or older. IDs will be checked at the door.

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.

Family LEGO Day

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
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 Day! Whether you're a master builder or just starting out, this is your chance to unleash your creativity with everyone’s favori...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

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

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 Tasters: Candy Sushi

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Love Food? Love Trying New Things? Try out Teen Tasters! Each month try new foods with different themes. This month we'll be making candy sushi out of rice krispies, gummy candy, a...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Love Food? Love Trying New Things? Try out Teen Tasters! Each month try new foods with different themes. This month we'll be making candy sushi out of rice krispies, gummy candy, and other sweet treats.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

Monday, October 21, 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, October 21, 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 - Owls

Monday, October 21, 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.