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Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This session, we will continue to play as a group, so be prepared to jump right in!

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

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This session, we will continue to play as a group, so be prepared to jump right in!

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Teen Art Club: Van Gogh Mini Masterpieces; Tuesday, March 10th, 7pm to 8:30pm at the Crest Hill Branch

Teen Art Club: Van Gogh Mini Masterpieces

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate your love of art in this monthly club just for teens! Register to attend and get creative with other teens. This month we will be making mini paintings inspired by Van Gogh to celebrate the artist's birthday, March 30, 1853. 

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

Celebrate your love of art in this monthly club just for teens! Register to attend and get creative with other teens. This month we will be making mini paintings inspired by Van Gogh to celebrate the artist's birthday, March 30, 1853. 

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Teen After School Games

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

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.

origami

Teen Origami & Anime Night

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a fun night of crafts and a show! During this event, come in and learn how to craft some origami while watching some of your favorite anime.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of crafts and a show! During this event, come in and learn how to craft some origami while watching some of your favorite anime.

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

irish legends

Irish Legends from Around the World with Terry Lynch

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Terry Lynch, a true Son of Erin, shares enchanting folktales that capture the essence of fairies, banshees and leprechauns in all their glory. 

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

Terry Lynch, a true Son of Erin, shares enchanting folktales that capture the essence of fairies, banshees and leprechauns in all their glory. 

Disclaimer(s)

Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate.

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 Tasters KPOP Demon Hunters. Tuesday, March 17th. 7:00-8:00PM Crest Hill Branch.

Teen Tasters: KPop Demon Hunters

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Try some tasty Korean snacks at the Crest Hill branch! Some featured in the hit Netflix movie "Kpop Demon Hunters!"

This program is intended for grades 6-12.  Please let us know if you have any allergies. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try some tasty Korean snacks at the Crest Hill branch! Some featured in the hit Netflix movie "Kpop Demon Hunters!"

This program is intended for grades 6-12.  Please let us know if you have any allergies. 

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

k-pop demon hunters teen art night

Teen Art Night: KPOP Demon Hunters Phone Charm

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come learn how to create your own norigae - a beautiful Korean pendant meant to serve as both an accessory and a good luck charm!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to create your own norigae - a beautiful Korean pendant meant to serve as both an accessory and a good luck charm!

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Teen Vounteer Night Slider for Romeoville Branch. Third Thursday 6-8.

Teen Volunteer Night

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Volunteer Night:

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snac...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snack and meeting other teens. 

What books, video games, DVDs, CDs, magazines, comics, or mangas, do you think we need to have in your library? What kinds of events and activities would you like your library to offer?

Come ready to share your thoughts on these questions, and bring your own!

Attendance counts for 2 community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed by staff.

Disclaimer(s)

Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate.

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Teen D and D Game Pieces with text that spells out the program name

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

New and ongoing players are welcome! We are starting an all new campaign in which you can create your own character sheet or have one made for you. Please register with a valid phone number. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

New and ongoing players are welcome! We are starting an all new campaign in which you can create your own character sheet or have one made for you. Please register with a valid phone number. 

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Art Canvas with circles of paint in the top right and bottom left corners as the background. The center and focus of the canvas is an outline of a woman wearing a hat. The outline has been stitched into the canvas with black thread. She has a floppy hat that has been painted black, and her lips are painted red.

Adult Craft: Embroidered Canvas

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Unwind and get creative at the library! In this hands-on craft session, you’ll explore the art of combining embroidery and painting to design your own mixed-media canvas.

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

Unwind and get creative at the library! In this hands-on craft session, you’ll explore the art of combining embroidery and painting to design your own mixed-media canvas.

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.   

CLOSED Spring Staff Development Day

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Calling All Teen Volunteers. We Want you! Do you want to have a say in what goes on in the library? Have suggestions for books, movies, games and graphic novels? What kinds of teen programs do you want to have? Please come in, share your ideas, and have fun with some planned activities! Attendance counts for community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed. 1st Monday of the month @ Lockport 4-6PM 3rd Wednesday of the month @ Romeoville 6-8PM. 4th Tuesday of the month @ Crest Hill 6-8PM.

Teen Volunteer Night

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Volunteer Night:

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snac...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snack and meeting other teens. 

What books, video games, DVDs, CDs, magazines, comics, or mangas, do you think we need to have in your library? What kinds of events and activities would you like your library to offer?

Come ready to share your thoughts on these questions, and bring your own!

Attendance counts for 2 community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed by staff.

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Background photo is paint pots and paint splatters. Forward photo is a rainbow watercolor dandelion. Text reads "Family Paint and Sip. Fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. At the Lockport Branch."

Family Paint & Sip - Rainbow Spring Dandelion

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Once a month come and take a load off with the whole family!
Grab a table, grab a cup, and sit down and enjoy some family time creating art together!

Celebrate the start of spring (March 20th) with this rainbow dandelion! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once a month come and take a load off with the whole family!
Grab a table, grab a cup, and sit down and enjoy some family time creating art together!

Celebrate the start of spring (March 20th) with this rainbow dandelion! 

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.

Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate.

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.   

Women wrestlers

Adult & Teen: History of Women in Pro Wrestling

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

From the Man Becky Lynch to the Queen of the Ring Mildred Burke women have has a long and often dark history in the industry of professional wrestling.

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

From the Man Becky Lynch to the Queen of the Ring Mildred Burke women have has a long and often dark history in the industry of professional wrestling.

Disclaimer(s)

Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate.

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.   

board game with pieces out

Teen Gaming

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

El Mago magic show, Saturday, March 28th from 1:00-2:00pm at the romeoville branch. Made possible through a partnership with the village of Romeoville.

El Mago Magic Show

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a special bilingual magic show with the one and only El Mago! 

¡Acompáñenos a un espectáculo de magia especial presentado en inglés y español con el incomparable El Mago!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special bilingual magic show with the one and only El Mago! 

¡Acompáñenos a un espectáculo de magia especial presentado en inglés y español con el incomparable El Mago!

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.   

Easter

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
TVN

Teen Volunteer Night

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Volunteer Night:

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snac...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snack and meeting other teens. 

What books, video games, DVDs, CDs, magazines, comics, or mangas, do you think we need to have in your library? What kinds of events and activities would you like your library to offer?

Come ready to share your thoughts on these questions, and bring your own!

Attendance counts for 2 community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed by staff.

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Community Poet-Tree Workshop. Monday, April 6th 7:00-8:30PM Crest Hill Branch.

Community Poet-Tree Workshop

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Crest Hill Branch presents the Community Poet-Tree Workshop, led by local poet Kyle Churney. Learn tips and strategies to inspire creativity and prompt

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Crest Hill Branch presents the Community Poet-Tree Workshop, led by local poet Kyle Churney. Learn tips and strategies to inspire creativity and prompt

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.   

Adult and Teen Craft: Book Keychains. Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. 6:30-8:30PM. Crest Hill Branch.

Adult & Teen Craft: Book Keychains

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Combine your love of reading with your love of crafting by making your very own tiny book keychain!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Combine your love of reading with your love of crafting by making your very own tiny book keychain!

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.   

Pokemon logo

Teen Bingo Night: Pokémon

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a huge fan of Pokémon? Have you caught them all yet? Come test out your knowledge and luck with Pokémon Bingo! Everyone has a chance to win, no matter your skill as a trainer or the number of Pokémon in your possession.

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

Are you a huge fan of Pokémon? Have you caught them all yet? Come test out your knowledge and luck with Pokémon Bingo! Everyone has a chance to win, no matter your skill as a trainer or the number of Pokémon in your possession.

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Romeoville Branch - STEM Fest Setup

All Day
Romeoville

The Romeoville Branch will be closed to set up for STEM Fest on Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Closing
Branches:
Romeoville
Description:

The Romeoville Branch will be closed to set up for STEM Fest on Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

stem fest color blocks

STEM Fest 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Romeoville Branch at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Science is Awesome!

That's the message for kids and adults who attend our event.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Romeoville Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Science is Awesome!

That's the message for kids and adults who attend our event.

Crosstown Exotics Traveling Reptile and Bug Show

Crosstown Exotics Traveling Reptile and Bug Show at STEM Fest

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 4:00pm
Romeoville Branch at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Crosstown Exotics will be a featured guest at STEM Fest this year!

From literature to your library, Crosstown Exotics reanimates the iconic creatures from the pages of your favorite stories and tales.
 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Romeoville Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crosstown Exotics will be a featured guest at STEM Fest this year!

From literature to your library, Crosstown Exotics reanimates the iconic creatures from the pages of your favorite stories and tales.