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Summertime Crafters: Summer Solstice

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Welcome all kiddie crafters! Join us each week for a new summer craft using a variety of different materials and techniques to explore your creative side. 

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

Welcome all kiddie crafters! Join us each week for a new summer craft using a variety of different materials and techniques to explore your creative side. 

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.   

Painting Pals, every Tuesday morning from 10:30-11:00am at the Romeoville branch.

Painting Pals

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Explore your creative side with Painting Pals, where we will explore/experience a new way of painting each week!

This program is intended for those age 2-5 with a caregiver. 

 

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

Explore your creative side with Painting Pals, where we will explore/experience a new way of painting each week!

This program is intended for those age 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.

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.   

Sensory Play & Explore

Sensory Play & Explore

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
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)

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.   

Sit and Stay Fit. Every Tuesday, 10:30am to 11:30am. Crest Hill Branch.

Sit & Stay Fit

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 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 ...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required

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.   

A Curious Beginning

Tuesday Morning Book Club: A Curious Beginning

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

This month's book will be

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

This month's book will be

Stay and Play

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

After Summertime Crafters, "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: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Summertime Crafters, "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.

Cave Art Tuesday June 9th at 4:00 PM at our Lockport Branch Image of a rough paper with handprint and animal drawings

UnEarth a Story: Cave Art 🦣

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

We're going back to the stone age for this fun craft to unearth your very own stories! 

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

We're going back to the stone age for this fun craft to unearth your very own stories! 

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.   

Connie Martin standing in front of quilts on display

Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad with Connie Martin

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

"Quilt Whisperer" Connie Martin, MA. provides an American historical information presentation from research on her family history to reveal secret codes in quilts as a 6th generation descendant of enslaved Africans in Kentucky. 

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

"Quilt Whisperer" Connie Martin, MA. provides an American historical information presentation from research on her family history to reveal secret codes in quilts as a 6th generation descendant of enslaved Africans in Kentucky. 

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.   

Spirited Book Club, The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. June 9th 6:30-8PM.

The Spirited Book Club: The Emperor of Gladness

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Romeoville Branch Library on the second Tuesday evening of most months for a spirited book discussion and light refreshments including a choice of beer, wine or a non alcoholic beverage.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

Join us at the Romeoville Branch Library on the second Tuesday evening of most months for a spirited book discussion and light refreshments including a choice of beer, wine or a non alcoholic beverage.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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 Art Club Dinosaur Footprint Necklaces June 9th, 2026 6:00-7:30PM Crest Hill Branch.

Teen Art Club: Dinosaur Footprint Necklaces

Tuesday, June 9, 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 dinosaur footprint pendants using air dry clay and toy dinosaurs!

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 dinosaur footprint pendants using air dry clay and toy dinosaurs!

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.

Sensory Play & Explore

Sensory Play & Explore

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
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)

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.   

Little Learners, Every Wednesday at 9:30am, Romeoville branch

Little Learners

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Explore monthly topics through books, rhymes, and crafts each week at this story time made for little learners! 

Please register all children who are attending. 

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

Explore monthly topics through books, rhymes, and crafts each week at this story time made for little learners! 

Please register all children who are attending. 

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.   

Preschool Storytime at Central Square

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD AT THE BAND SHELL ON THE FRONT LAWN OF THE CENTRAL SQUARE BUILDING.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD AT THE BAND SHELL ON THE FRONT LAWN OF THE CENTRAL SQUARE BUILDING.

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.   

Music in Motion, Every Monday at 9:30am and every Wednesday at 10:30am at the Romeoville branch.

Music in Motion

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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.

 

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

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.   

Toddler Time, Wednesdays at 10:30am

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Journey into a world of imagination with Toddler Time! Colorful storytelling, interactive activities, and delightful rhymes will foster a love for books and learning. This engaging...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Registration Required

Journey into a world of imagination with Toddler Time! Colorful storytelling, interactive activities, and delightful rhymes will foster a love for books and learning. This engaging program is specifically designed to spark curiosity and creativity in your child.

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.   

Storytime Craft

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us after Central Square Storytime for a fun in-house craft based on the theme of our Central Square Storytime!  

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

Join us after Central Square Storytime for a fun in-house craft based on the theme of our Central Square Storytime!  

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.   

Stay & Play, a ball, toy blocks and a teddy bear are on the bottom of the image.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

"Stay and Play" in our program area. 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:

"Stay and Play" in our program 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.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

After Todder Time, Stay & Play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. 

This program is intended for children of all ages with a caregiver.

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

After Todder Time, Stay & Play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. 

This program is intended for children of 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.

Stay and Play

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

After Preschool Story Craft, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invite

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

After Preschool Story Craft, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invite

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 tiles on a table

American Mahjong

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

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:

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
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)

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.   

Blood Drive Wednesday June 10th from 2:00pm-6:00pm Drop Ins Are Welcome at the Romeoville Branch

Virsiti Blood Drive

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and the White Oak Library District-Romeoville Branch are joining forces to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center, which will be set up in the large meeting room.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and the White Oak Library District-Romeoville Branch are joining forces to save lives. Donate blood at Versiti's mobile donation center, which will be set up in the large meeting room.

Pottery puzzle hunt, two archeologists on bottom of image, one holding a map and the other holding a clay vase.

Unearth a Story: Pottery Puzzle Hunt

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Experience your very own archeological dig site and discover some "ancient" finds!  

Intended for children 5-12. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience your very own archeological dig site and discover some "ancient" finds!  

Intended for children 5-12. 

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.   

Jurassic Park logo on black background with bone T-rex in front.

Teen Escape Room: Jurassic Park

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Welcome to the World of Jurassic Park where dinosaurs have been brought back to life. Nothing bad will happen here because our security is top of the line. No one would EVER turn off the force fields and release the dinosaurs.

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

Welcome to the World of Jurassic Park where dinosaurs have been brought back to life. Nothing bad will happen here because our security is top of the line. No one would EVER turn off the force fields and release the dinosaurs.

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.

Jurassic Park logo on black background with bone T-rex in front.

Teen Escape Room: Jurassic Park

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Welcome to the World of Jurassic Park where dinosaurs have been brought back to life. Nothing bad will happen here because our security is top of the line. No one would EVER turn off the force fields and release the dinosaurs.

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

Welcome to the World of Jurassic Park where dinosaurs have been brought back to life. Nothing bad will happen here because our security is top of the line. No one would EVER turn off the force fields and release the dinosaurs.

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.