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Music in Motion

Monday, August 12, 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.   

Stay and Play

Monday, August 12, 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.

Freestyle Arts & Crafts

Freestyle Arts & Crafts

Monday, August 12, 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.

image of a red, hot pink, and light pink lotus lantern with the text "Lotus Lantern Workshop with the KSCPP" above them.

Lotus Lantern Craft Workshop with KSCPP

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us in learning about Korean history and culture, and then making a beautiful paper lotus lantern. A member of The Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP) will prov...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us in learning about Korean history and culture, and then making a beautiful paper lotus lantern.

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.   

A red, 20-sided die on top of a Dungeons & Dragons character sheet. character sheet

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This month, we will begin a new journey, so be prepared to jump right into character discussion and some action! Every experien...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This month, we will begin a new journey, so be prepared to jump right into character discussion and some action!

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.   

Sensory play & explore

Sensory Play & Explore

Tuesday, August 13, 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.

Pinochle Club

Pinochle Club

Tuesday, August 13, 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.   

icash IL State Treasurer

iCash with Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Book Nook at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about iCash, the Unclaimed Property division of the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, that connects people with their unclaimed property. The State Treasurer is ho...

Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Book Nook
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

Learn about iCash, the Unclaimed Property division of the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, that connects people with their unclaimed pr

ESL Reading and Conversation Group

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Tuesday, August 13, 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?

Two people sitting in chairs exercising.

Sit & Stay Fit

Tuesday, August 13, 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.   

When Women Were Dragons Cover

Tuesday Morning Book Club: When Women Were Dragons

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's book will be When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. Copies of this book will be available at the Adult Services desk one month prior to the book discussion. P...

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

This month's book will be When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. Copies of this book will be available at the Adult Services desk one month prior to the book discussion. Please join us!

Lego Club

Tuesday, August 13, 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.   

picture of pointillism

Children's Paint & Sip

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Did you know that tiny dots can create a beautiful painting? Come in and learn about the pointillism painting technique and show us your creative side with a painting of your own. ...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Did you know that tiny dots can create a beautiful painting? Come in and learn about the pointillism painting technique and show us your creative side with a painting of your own. Snacks will be provided.

*Intended for ages 7-12.

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.   

Book cover of Death Valley

The Spirited Book Club: Death Valley

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Romeoville Branch Library on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a lively book discussion, beer/wine and other beverages and snacks. This month's book ...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us at the Romeoville Branch Library on the second Tuesday evening of each month for a lively book discussion, beer/wine and other beverages and snacks. 

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.   

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

Preschool Storytime at Central Square

Wednesday, August 14, 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.

Stay and Play

Wednesday, August 14, 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.

Mahjong Program

American Mahjong

Wednesday, August 14, 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: 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.   

Teen After School Games

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
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...

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.

Kicks on Route 66: An Archaeological Perspective

Kicks on Route 66: An Archaeological Perspective

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Since his father's retirement, archaeologist James Meierhoff and his dad, Jon Meierhoff, have had great fun each year traveling down old Route 66, from its origins in Chi...

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

Since his father's retirement, archaeologist James Meierhoff and his dad, Jon Meierhoff, have had great fun each year traveling down old Route 66, from its origins in Chicago to

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.   

Hang & Play

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

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

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

"Hang and Play" in our toddler area & Childrens Program Room. 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.

Under the Tuscan Sun

Books & Blockbusters: Under the Tuscan Sun

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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: 29
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.   

A stack of 3 journals with hand crafted alterations. The top journal has blue duct tape on the spine and a button with a ribbon tied around it to hold it shut.

Adult & Teen Craft: Mini Pocket Journal

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come decorate some journals at the Lockport Library. Supplies will be provided for you to hand decorate and personalize your journal to your heart's content. Make one for yourself,...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Come decorate some journals at the Lockport Library. Supplies will be provided for you to hand decorate and personalize your journal to your heart's content. Make one for yourself, a loved one, or as a gift for a friend!

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.   

Dungeons and Dragons game pieces

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Teen D&D is back!  New and ongoing player are welcome! We are starting an all new campaign!  You can create your own character sheet or have one made for you. This ev...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Teen D&D is back!  New and ongoing player are welcome! We are starting an all new campaign!  You can create your own character sheet or have one made for you. 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.   

Example of a beaded lanyard

Adult & Teen Craft: Beaded Lanyard

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create an adorable beaded lanyard for your keys, work badge, or school ID! We will provide all of the materials and instructions needed to make this stylish and functional accessor...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create an adorable beaded lanyard for your keys, work badge, or school ID! We will provide all of the materials and instructions needed to make this stylish and functional accessory. This event is for teens in grades 7-12, and for adults.

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.