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Drop-In Cocoa & DIY Gift Wrapping

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come get into the holiday spirit by drinking some cocoa, listening to some holiday music, and wrapping some presents at the library. We will have wrapping paper, scissors, tape, an...

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

Come get into the holiday spirit by drinking some cocoa, listening to some holiday music, and wrapping some presents at the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Drop-In Cocoa & DIY Gift Wrapping

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit by drinking some cocoa, listening to some holiday music, wrapping some presents, and decorating holiday cards at the library. Wrapping paper, scissors, ...

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 drinking some cocoa, listening to some holiday music, wrapping some presents, and decorating holiday cards at the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Gift Wrap Like a Professional

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Confused about "where to begin" when it comes to wrapping gifts for the holidays? Fret not! We will cover the basics of gift wrapping along with some fun ways to dress up your gift...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Confused about "where to begin" when it comes to wrapping gifts for the holidays? Fret not! We will cover the basics of gift wrapping along with some fun ways to dress up your gifts so that they will be the best looking ones at the 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.   

Christmas Eve

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

Christmas Day

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: 4
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.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Adult & Teen Craft: Miniature Libraries

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

"'Books are the windows through which the soul looks out." ~ social reformer, Henry Ward BeecherCalling all book lovers who enjoy crafting! We will create a beautiful mini bookshel...

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

"'Books are the windows through which the soul looks out." ~ social reformer, Henry Ward Beecher

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.   

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

New Years

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Anime Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we embark on epic journeys, unravel mysteries, and forge unbreakable bonds with characters who feel like old friends. From the adrenaline-fueled battles of Shonen to the...

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

Join us as we embark on epic journeys, unravel mysteries, and forge unbreakable bonds with characters who feel like old 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 "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Night

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Earn service hours by attending TVN (Teen Volunteer Night). Make new friends and develop new skills! We will have fun activities for you to do each month. Check in at the Adult ser...

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

Earn service hours by attending TVN (Teen Volunteer Night). Make new friends and develop new skills! We will have fun activities for you to do each month. Check in at the Adult services desk. 

Registration is required. 

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: Gummy Candy Taste-Off

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Which gummy candy is the best? Visit the library to taste different kinds and rate them! This program is intended for Grades 7-12.

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Which gummy candy is the best? Visit the library to taste different kinds and rate them! 

This program is intended for Grades 7-12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Event: Wicked Fan Night

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a thrillifying celebration of all things Wicked!Rejoicify with pink and green snacks, a photobooth, and coloring pages, all while listening to the soundtracks from both...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a thrillifying celebration of all things Wicked!

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 Video Game Night

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a fun time playing video games at the Lockport Library. Test your speed with Mario Kart, compete with your skills in Super Smash Brothers, have a relaxing time with ...

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

Come and enjoy a fun time playing video games at the Lockport Library. Test your speed with Mario Kart, compete with your skills in Super Smash Brothers, have a relaxing time with Nintendo Switch Sports, or enjoy a number of other games!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Puzzle Night

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Take some time to relax and put together a jigsaw puzzle! Bring your family along or make some new puzzle-loving friends. We have a large variety of puzzles to choose from, or you ...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Take some time to relax and put together a jigsaw puzzle! Bring your family along or make some new puzzle-loving friends. We have a large variety of puzzles to choose from, or you are welcome to bring your own.

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 Craft: Recycled Bookish Coaster

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create a unique coaster using recycled books and magazines.This program is intended to Grades 7-12.

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Create a unique coaster using recycled books and magazines.

This program is intended to Grades 7-12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, January 13, 2025 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: 9
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.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

By the Time I Get to Memphis: King's Last Year

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The final chapter of the very public story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been clouded in some mystery, controversy, and misinformation. What was he working on? What were his pl...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

The final chapter of the very public story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has been clouded in some mystery, controversy, and misinformation. What was he working on? What were his plans? And how were his objectives changing?

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 Art Club: DIY Glass Bubble Magnets

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Combine 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 DIY glass bubble magnets. Perfect ...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Combine 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 DIY glass bubble magnets. Perfect for your locker!

This program is intended to Grades 7-12.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Night

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you want to have a say in what goes on at the Library? What books, video games, movies, magazines, music CDs, and graphic novels would you like to see added to the collection? W...

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

Do you want to have a say in what goes on at the Library? What books, video games, movies, magazines, music CDs, and graphic novels would you like to see added to the collection?

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 Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
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 pho...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. 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.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Holy History, Batman! Family Edition

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

A look into the history of one of the most iconic superheroes. Both a history of the Bat in fiction, his many sidekicks, villains, and storylines, and a look into how the times of ...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

A look into the history of one of the most iconic superheroes. Both a history of the Bat in fiction, his many sidekicks, villains, and storylines, and a look into how the times of his comic runs have shaped the hero of Gotham we all know.

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 Origami & Anime Night

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
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. There will be origami instr...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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)

This program is intended for grades 7-12.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Have fun with Jigsaw puzzle tournament! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can finish their puzzle first and claim the tournament prize! Those not registering as part of a team wil...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Have fun with Jigsaw puzzle tournament! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can finish their puzzle first and claim the tournament prize! Those not registering as part of a team will be formed into teams for the tournament.

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.