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Stay and Play

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

After Sensory Play & Explore, "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 Sensory Play & 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 "Adult" group

American Mahjong

Wednesday, May 13, 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.   

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, May 13, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Music in Motion

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Music in Motion:

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-expressi...

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

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.   

This event is in the "Children" group

Stay & Play

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

After Evening Music in Motion, Stay & Play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary.

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 Evening Music in Motion, Stay & Play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary.

All ages with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Computer Class: Internet & Email Basics

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Computer Class: Internet & Email Basics:

In this class, you will learn about browsers, basic online searching skills, and tools to assist you with online safety. Basic computer experience is required, as are mouse and key...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required

In this class, you will learn about browsers, basic online searching skills, and tools to assist you with online safety. Basic computer experience is required, as are mouse and keyboard skills.

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

Fufu's Kitchen: Traditional Arab Cuisine Demonstration

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Embark on a culinary journey with us, as we are joined by local food blogger and cookbook author, Heifa Odeh. She will be sharing stories and discussing traditional Arab cuisine.

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

Embark on a culinary journey with us, as we are joined by local food blogger and cookbook author, Heifa Odeh. She will be sharing stories and discussing traditional Arab cuisine.

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 event is in the "Children" group

Budding Builders

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Watch as your child explores construction and builds essential skills through play with durable, colorful building sets specifically designed for little hands.

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

Watch as your child explores construction and builds essential skills through play with durable, colorful building sets specifically designed for little hands.

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 "Adult" group

American Mahjong

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
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: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
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)

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: Popsicle Stick Fairy and Hobbit Doors

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

April showers have brought flowers, along with cute mythical creatures! In this month's art club, we will be creating and painting popsicle stick fairy and hobbit doors.

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

April showers have brought flowers, along with cute mythical creatures! In this month's art club, we will be creating and painting popsicle stick fairy and hobbit doors.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Computer Class: Microsoft Word Basics

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Computer Class: Microsoft Word Basics:

In this introductory class learn how to use copy-and-paste, spellcheck, and format a document to look its best! This class requires basic computer skills and minimal experience wit...

Class will meet in the lower level computer lab. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this introductory class learn how to use copy-and-paste, spellcheck, and format a document to look its best! This class requires basic computer skills and minimal experience with Microsoft Office.

Class will meet in the lower level computer lab. 

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 event is in the "Children" group

Hang & Play

Friday, May 15, 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.

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 "Adult" group

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?

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

Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?

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

Gametime Hang and Play!

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Looking for some fun on a Friday morning!  

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

Looking for some fun on a Friday morning!  

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

Stay and Play

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

After Gametime!, "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 Gametime!, "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

LEGO Drop In Fridays!

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, 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!  

Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

South & Central American Animal Quest!

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join us for a meet up of some amazing animals from Central and South America with the help of Animal Quest!

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

Join us for a meet up of some amazing animals from Central and South America with the help of Animal Quest!

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 "Teen" group

Teen Tasters: Australian Snacks

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

G'day Mate! Do you want to try some new snacks from Down Under? Be prepared to try a Tim Tam and other treats that would make a Koala jealous. You'll have a chance to vote on your favorites! Please inform staff of any allergies you have.

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

G'day Mate! Do you want to try some new snacks from Down Under? Be prepared to try a Tim Tam and other treats that would make a Koala jealous. You'll have a chance to vote on your favorites! Please inform staff of any allergies you have.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Music in Motion

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
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: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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.   

This event is in the "Children" group

Stay and Play

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

After Music in Motion, "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 Music in Motion, "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 "Adult" group

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?

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

Is your first language Spanish, Polish, Hindi or anything but English? Would you like the opportunity to practice your newly-learned English skills in an informal, non-judgmental setting?

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 event is in the "Friends of the Library" group

Friends Of The Library Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO® Master Builders Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design that we will display in the library! 

This program is intended for children of all ages.

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

Show off your skill and create your own LEGO® design that we will display in the library! 

This program is intended for children of all ages.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Craft: Literary Trinket Trays

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

We will be making literary-themed ceramic trinket trays that are decorated using old book pages and mod podge! Once finished, you can use these small plates to hold small decorations, jewelry, keys, and so on around your home.

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

We will be making literary-themed ceramic trinket trays that are decorated using old book pages and mod podge! Once finished, you can use these small plates to hold small decorations, jewelry, keys, and so on around your home.

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.