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Teen Craft: DIY Earbud Holder

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Don't you hate when your earbuds or other wires get all tangled in your pockets or backpack? Come solve that solution by handmaking a fun earbud holder! Supplies will be provided f...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Don't you hate when your earbuds or other wires get all tangled in your pockets or backpack? Come solve that solution by handmaking a fun earbud holder!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult D&D 5e

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Play your character - enjoy the adventure! Join DM Katie as she leads you through an adventure out of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Even if you have attended a past session, pl...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Play your character - enjoy the adventure! Join DM Katie as she leads you through an adventure out of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons.

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.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Friday, August 23, 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 "Adult" group.

Computer Class: eBooks with Hoopla & Libby

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The White Oak Library District is proud to offer two different eBook services for our patrons: Libby and Hoopla. Libby, by Overdrive, offers eBooks, eAudio Books, an...

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

The White Oak Library District is proud to offer two different eBook services for our patrons: Libby and Hoopla.

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.

Scrabble Club

Friday, August 23, 2024 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: 12
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 "Adult" group.

Book Picnic

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Drop everything and read! Bring your favorite book or pick one up at the library to read while munching on light snacks at our indoor book picnic. As this program is intended to pr...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Drop everything and read! Bring your favorite book or pick one up at the library to read while munching on light snacks at our indoor book picnic.

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: Potato Chips

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Have you wanted to branch out with your taste buds? Join Teen Tasters as we taste a variety of potato chips and rank them based on flavor.This program is for grades 6-12. 

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Have you wanted to branch out with your taste buds? Join Teen Tasters as we taste a variety of potato chips and rank them based on flavor.

This program is for 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 "Children" group.

Messy Monday Morning

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Backyard at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

We are getting messy at the Crest Hill Branch! Each week we are playing with a variety of materials (water, paint, sand, foam, mud, etc.) Messy play allows us to work on fine motor...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Backyard
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

We are getting messy at the Crest Hill Branch!

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, August 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

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

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lockport Branch at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

fter Music in Motion, "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:

fter Music in Motion, "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.

Freestyle Arts & Crafts

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Time to show off your amazing art skills with our freestyle arts & crafts! This self-directed craft program is the perfect time to make your own masterpiece.

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

Time to show off your amazing art skills with our freestyle arts & crafts! This self-directed craft program is the perfect time to make your own masterpiece.

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.

LEGO® Master Builders Club

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
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.

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 "Adult" group.

Computer Class: Media Literacy

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a 90 minute class on the basics of media literacy. "Media literacy is an expanded conceptualization of literacy that includes the ability to access and analyze media me...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a 90 minute class on the basics of media literacy.

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.

Disney Hotels & Waterparks: An Unofficial History

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Visiting Walt Disney World today, for many families, means booking a stay at one of the many on-property Disney Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The hotels come in many styles...

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

Visiting Walt Disney World today, for many families, means booking a stay at one of the many on-property Disney Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
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...

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: 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 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 "Adult" group.

Pinochle Club

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 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 "Adult" group.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Tuesday, August 27, 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 "Adult" group.

Sit & Stay Fit

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Sit & Stay Fit:

Improve flexibility, bone strength, circulation, heart health, and stability all while sitting down! We will take it nice and easy in this exercise program, as we gently guide you ...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Improve flexibility, bone strength, circulation, heart health, and stability all while sitting down! We will take it nice and easy in this exercise program, as we gently guide you through simple movements that will loosen up your joints and muscles. Chair exercises are a great way to be social and get some exercise in - all while sitting down!

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

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join Storm and Mr. Shane for LEGO® Club as we create awesome LEGO® structures! For all ages.

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

Join Storm and Mr. Shane for LEGO® Club as we create awesome LEGO® structures! For all ages.

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 Volunteer Night

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We want you! Do you want to have a say in what goes on in the Library? What books, video games, DVDs, Blu-Rays, magazines, CD's, and graphic novels do you think we need to have in ...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We want you! Do you want to have a say in what goes on in the Library? What books, video games, DVDs, Blu-Rays, magazines, CD's, and graphic novels do you think we need to have in our collection?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

How Corn Changed Itself and Then Changed Everything Else

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

About 10,000 years ago, a weedy grass in Mexico transformed itself into corn-- and then transformed the Americas, even before First Contact. After First Contact, it spanned th...

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

About 10,000 years ago, a weedy grass in Mexico transformed itself into corn-- and then transformed the Americas, even before First Contact. 

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 "Board Meeting" group.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime at Central Square

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Preschool Storytime:

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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children

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.

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

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lockport Branch at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

After Preschool storytime on Central Square Lawn, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All a...

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

After Preschool storytime on Central Square Lawn, "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.