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Sit & Stay Fit

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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.   

This event is in the "Staff Use" group

CH SuperMan Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Staff Use
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Staff Use
This event is in the "Children" group

DIY Crafternoons - Holiday Edition!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Send out a warm glow this wintery season with a fun and whimsical Crafternoon!

We'll be making some adorable, light-up windmills or lighthouses! 

Give it as a gift or keep it all for yourself, either way you'll have fun!

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

Send out a warm glow this wintery season with a fun and whimsical Crafternoon!

We'll be making some adorable, light-up windmills or lighthouses! 

Give it as a gift or keep it all for yourself, either way you'll have fun!

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 De-Stress for Finals with a Therapy Dog

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Are finals stressing you out? Have you been locked away studying every day? Come join us at the Lockport Branch to de-stress and take your mind off of those grueling tests.

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

Are finals stressing you out? Have you been locked away studying every day? Come join us at the Lockport Branch to de-stress and take your mind off of those grueling tests.

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 "Children" group

Tween Game Night: Werewolf

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Do you love playing games and solving mysteries? Come in and join other tweens as we play the mystery card game, Werewolf. Uncover the identity of the werewolf, and save your town, before time runs out.

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

Do you love playing games and solving mysteries? Come in and join other tweens as we play the mystery card game, Werewolf. Uncover the identity of the werewolf, and save your town, before time runs out.

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

Holiday Witches: Folklore and Seasonal Traditions from Ireland, The UK and Beyond

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Celebrate the magic of the season with a twist of witchcraft and wonder!  This lecture explores the full calendar year of holidays where witches and other strange creatures are celebrated, reviled, or feared.  From quirky, kind-hearted w

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

Celebrate the magic of the season with a twist of witchcraft and wonder!  This lecture explores the full calendar year of holidays where witches and other strange creatures are celebrated, reviled, or feared.  From quirky, kind-hearted w

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 "Board Meeting" group

White Oak Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Play and Explore

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Lockport
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: Lockport
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.   

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.

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 "Adult" group

American Mahjong

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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)

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

Versiti Blood Drive

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Volunteer Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

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. 

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

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. 

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

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.

Registration Required
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.

Registration Required
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

Books & Blockbusters: Sense and Sensibility

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

After watching a movie made from a book, do you ever ask yourself: was that as good as the book? Or, did they make the right casting choices, and if not, who would you have chosen to play those characters? 

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

After watching a movie made from a book, do you ever ask yourself: was that as good as the book? Or, did they make the right casting choices, and if not, who would you have chosen to play those characters? 

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

American Mahjong

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 "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.

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 "Teen" group

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Adult Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

Play your character - enjoy the adventure! Join our DM who leads you through an adventure out of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons (DnD and also by D&D).

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

Play your character - enjoy the adventure! Join our DM who leads you through an adventure out of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons (DnD and also by D&D).

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

The Essential Christmas Carol with William Pack

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In this storytelling lecture, William Pack will perform a reading of A Christmas Carol using a script based on Dickens’ 1867 abridged reading copy.

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

In this storytelling lecture, William Pack will perform a reading of A Christmas Carol using a script based on Dickens’ 1867 abridged reading copy.

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

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C 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: Meeting Room C
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

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!  

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?  

Registration Required
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Event Details: