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Teen Art Club Pony Bead Picture Frames

Teen Art Club: Bead Picture Frames

Tuesday, January 13, 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 using colorful beads to decorate a picture frame!

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 using colorful beads to decorate a picture frame!

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, January 14, 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.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B 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: Meeting Room B
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.

Stranger Things

Teen Escape Room: Stranger Things

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Discover powerful secrets and find the key to stopping the Demo-Gorgon with the help of various clues from Stranger Things.

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

Discover powerful secrets and find the key to stopping the Demo-Gorgon with the help of various clues from Stranger Things.

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.

Tween and Teen Penpal Club

Tween & Teen Penpal Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Want to send some snail mail? Visit the library to learn about Postcrossing, a website where you can send postcards around the world, and send some cards to friends and family! 

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

Want to send some snail mail? Visit the library to learn about Postcrossing, a website where you can send postcards around the world, and send some cards to friends and family! 

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, January 21, 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)

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.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, January 26, 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.

TVN

Teen Volunteer Night

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Teen After School Games

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, January 28, 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

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B 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: Meeting Room A/B
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.

Two photos side by side on a blue background. The left shows someone painting on paper with masking tape over, the right shows a finished painting with start white lines between each water color section.

Family Paint & Sip - Geometric Water Color

Wednesday, January 28, 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!

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!

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.   

Image of the main cast of stranger things with the logo of the show in the background

Teen: "Stranger Things" Fan Party

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the Final Season of Stranger Things with trivia and other games, with small prizes. Please be forewarned, there will be spoilers!

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

Celebrate the Final Season of Stranger Things with trivia and other games, with small prizes. Please be forewarned, there will be spoilers!

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.

TVN

Teen Volunteer Night

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room 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: 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.

Tea Party Set Up

Teen Tasters: Tea Party

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Have you ever wanted the classic tea party experience, but didn't know where to start? Maybe you saw that tea lady on TikTok and want to know what it's like!

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

Have you ever wanted the classic tea party experience, but didn't know where to start? Maybe you saw that tea lady on TikTok and want to know what it's like!

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.

Writing Workshop

Teen Writing Workshop

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Do you like writing fanfiction? How about poetry? Maybe you love short stories? Visit the library to practice your craft or try something new with a special writing workshop just for teens!

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

Do you like writing fanfiction? How about poetry? Maybe you love short stories? Visit the library to practice your craft or try something new with a special writing workshop just for teens!

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.

CARE's 12th Annual Seed Exchange

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

The library is happy to partner with Citizens Against Ruining the Environment, CARE, for their 12th Seed Exchange, a free community event where you can swap, share, and grow your own garden!

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

The library is happy to partner with Citizens Against Ruining the Environment, CARE, for their 12th Seed Exchange, a free community event where you can swap, share, and grow your own garden!

four jar of pickles

Teen Tasters: Pickle Flavored Snacks to Relish

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

One of the hottest trends is pickles-everything from spicy pickles to pickle flavored ice cream! Join us as we taste different types of pickles and pickled flavored snacks.  

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

One of the hottest trends is pickles-everything from spicy pickles to pickle flavored ice cream! Join us as we taste different types of pickles and pickled flavored snacks.  

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.

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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, February 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.

Painted Plant Pots

Teen Art Club: Painting Plant Pots

Tuesday, February 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 painting plant pots perfect for succulents and other small plants! 

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 painting plant pots perfect for succulents and other small plants! 

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, February 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.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

Loteria

Loteria

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Experience the thrill of Lotería! Dive into the vibrant world of this traditional Mexican game. With colorful cards featuring iconic characters and symbols, Lotería brings friends and family together for fun-filled entertainment.

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:

Experience the thrill of Lotería! Dive into the vibrant world of this traditional Mexican game. With colorful cards featuring iconic characters and symbols, Lotería brings friends and family together for fun-filled entertainment.

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.   

Hamilton and Eliza with text saying Hamilton Sing a Long

"Hamilton" Sing-Along for Teens

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Alexander Hamilton never ran for, or served as, President of the U.S., but “The ten-dollar founding father without a father,” (as he is called in Lin Manuel Miranda’s musical, Hamilton) is a key figure in our nation's history.

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

Alexander Hamilton never ran for, or served as, President of the U.S., but “The ten-dollar founding father without a father,” (as he is called in Lin Manuel Miranda’s musical, Hamilton) is a key figure in our nation's history.

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.

Tween and Teen Penpal Club

Tween & Teen Penpal Club

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Want to send some snail mail? Visit the library to learn about Postcrossing, a website where you can send postcards around the world, and send some cards to friends and family! 

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

Want to send some snail mail? Visit the library to learn about Postcrossing, a website where you can send postcards around the world, and send some cards to friends and family! 

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.

Hand-painted fans

Adult & Teen Craft: Painted Fans for Chinese New Year

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ring in the Lunar New Year and learn more about this cultural occasion by creating your own personalized fan! Fans, paint, markers, and stencils will be provided, but whatever you create is up to your imagination!

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

Ring in the Lunar New Year and learn more about this cultural occasion by creating your own personalized fan! Fans, paint, markers, and stencils will be provided, but whatever you create is up to your imagination!

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.