This event is in the "Children" group Stay and Play Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens After Sensory Play and Explore, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Stay and Play 10:00am–10:30am Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Event Details: After Sensory Play and Explore, "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 Sensory Play & Explore Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am Children's Program Room at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Sensory Play & Explore 9:00am–10:00am Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Registration Required 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) 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 Storytime with Santa Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room A at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Join us for a magical morning as Santa reads 'Twilight: A Reindeer Story' by Adam Woodworth. Let Santa's enchanting voice transport you to a wintry world filled with wonder and heartwarming lessons. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Storytime with Santa 10:00am–10:30am Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a magical morning as Santa reads 'Twilight: A Reindeer Story' by Adam Woodworth. Let Santa's enchanting voice transport you to a wintry world filled with wonder and heartwarming lessons. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Drop-In DIY Gift Wrapping Studio Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Get into the holiday spirit by wrapping some presents and getting holiday cards at the library. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Drop-In DIY Gift Wrapping Studio 5:30pm–8:00pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen Event Details: Get into the holiday spirit by wrapping some presents and getting holiday cards at the library.
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Drop In Fridays! Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Children's Program Room at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design! Hang with friends or family and build together(ness)!We supply everything you need, we just need you to bring your creativity!All ages welcome! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri LEGO Drop In Fridays! 3:30pm–4:15pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Event Details: Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design! Hang with friends or family and build together(ness)!We supply everything you need, we just need you to bring your creativity!All ages welcome! 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 After Hours Crew Night! - Rise of the Guardians Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Children's Department at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Tweens Looking for an awesome way to spend Friday Nights with friends? Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri After Hours Crew Night! - Rise of the Guardians 6:30pm–8:30pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Department Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Looking for an awesome way to spend Friday Nights with friends? 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 Ballerina Storytime Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A/B at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Stop by the library this holiday season for a very special storytime!Meet a real ballerina up close! We will have a story, do some dancing and create with a fun craft. Little dancers are encouraged to wear their own dance clothes! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Ballerina Storytime 2:00pm–3:00pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the library this holiday season for a very special storytime!Meet a real ballerina up close! We will have a story, do some dancing and create with a fun craft. Little dancers are encouraged to wear their own dance clothes! 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 Hang & Play Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children "Hang and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Hang & Play 9:30am–10:30am Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.
Christmas Eve All Day Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Christmas Day All Day Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Drop In Fridays! Friday, December 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm Children's Program Room at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design! Hang with friends or family and build together(ness)!We supply everything you need, we just need you to bring your creativity!All ages welcome! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 26 2025 Fri LEGO Drop In Fridays! 3:30pm–4:15pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Event Details: Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design! Hang with friends or family and build together(ness)!We supply everything you need, we just need you to bring your creativity!All ages welcome! 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 New Year's Eve Noisemakers Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Children, Tweens Hello 2026! Come in and ring in the new year with a fun craft! In this program we will be making DIY noisemakers. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 29 2025 Mon New Year's Eve Noisemakers 5:00pm–5:30pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Hello 2026! Come in and ring in the new year with a fun craft! In this program we will be making DIY noisemakers.
This event is in the "Children" group Hang & Play Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am Children's Program Room at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children "Hang and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Hang & Play 9:30am–10:30am Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.
This event is in the "Children" group Count Down to Noon Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Meeting Room A at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Help us bring in the New Year at the Romeoville Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Count Down to Noon Year 11:00am–12:30pm Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Help us bring in the New Year at the Romeoville Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! 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 Countdown to Noon Year Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Help us ring in the New Year at the Crest Hill Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Countdown to Noon Year 11:00am–12:30pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Help us ring in the New Year at the Crest Hill Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Noon Year! Celebration Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Meeting Room A/B at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Help us ring in the New Year at the Lockport Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Year! Celebration 11:30am–12:30pm Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Help us ring in the New Year at the Lockport Branch! Join us for a fun craft and enjoy some delicious snacks. We'll count down to noon, release the balloon drop, & have a dance party! 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.
New Year's Eve - Closing at 5:00 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve - Closing at 5:00 pm 5:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
New Year's Day All Day Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
This event is in the "Children" group Hang & Play Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:15am - 11:15am Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Hang & Play 9:15am–11:15am Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Drop-In Blank Slate Art Club Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Drop-In for a special Saturday edition and unleash your creativity at Blank Slate!A Creative Space for Kids View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Drop-In Blank Slate Art Club 11:00am–1:00pm Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Event Details: Drop-In for a special Saturday edition and unleash your creativity at Blank Slate!A Creative Space for Kids
This event is in the "Children" group Weekend Watch Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children's Program Room at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Enjoy the afternoon at the library while we watch a movie! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 3 2026 Sat Weekend Watch 1:00pm–3:00pm Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy the afternoon at the library while we watch a movie! 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 Mind and Movement Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am Children's Program Room at Crest Hill Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Relax your body and your brain with Mind and Movement Storytime. We will read stories about emotions, learn calming techniques, and move our bodies with yoga and dance! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Mind and Movement Storytime 9:15am–9:45am Crest Hill Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Relax your body and your brain with Mind and Movement Storytime. We will read stories about emotions, learn calming techniques, and move our bodies with yoga and dance! 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 Kiddie Crafters Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Children's Program Room at Romeoville Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Do you have a budding artist at home? Have your kiddos create their own art with a variety of simple tools and craft supplies.For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Kiddie Crafters 9:30am–10:00am Romeoville Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Do you have a budding artist at home? Have your kiddos create their own art with a variety of simple tools and craft supplies.For ages 2-5 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 Tails & Tales Storytime - Moose Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Children's Program Room at Lockport Program Type: Children Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Tails & Tales Storytime - Moose 9:30am–10:00am Lockport Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Registration Required 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.
