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Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all master puzzlers! Join us for a timed puzzle tournament and a chance to win a prize! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can finish their 300 piece puzzle first. Each team works on an identical puzzle.

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

Calling all master puzzlers! Join us for a timed puzzle tournament and a chance to win a prize! Teams of 4 will compete to see who can finish their 300 piece puzzle first. Each team works on an identical puzzle.

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.   

Purple Animal Crossing fossil with white swirl and stars

Teen Paint & Sip: Animal Crossing Fossils

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Looking for some fossils to add to your museum collection? We will be painting rocks to make them look like the fossils you dig up while playing Animal Crossing.

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

Looking for some fossils to add to your museum collection? We will be painting rocks to make them look like the fossils you dig up while playing Animal Crossing.

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 Dungeons and Dragons Thursday July 2nd, 2026 6:00-8:00PM Crest Hill Branch.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Crest Hill! This session, we will play as a group, so be prepared to jump right in! Every experience level is welcome, whether you’ve already created a character or you just learned about the game!

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

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Crest Hill! This session, we will play as a group, so be prepared to jump right in! Every experience level is welcome, whether you’ve already created a character or you just learned about the game!

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.

Independence Day

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

Teen Volunteer Night

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B 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: Meeting Room A/B
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.

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Teen Art Club: DIY Dinosaur Bath Bomb

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Have fun making a dinosaur bath bomb with other teens! We will provide all the supplies and some fun entertainment for while you work. 

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

Have fun making a dinosaur bath bomb with other teens! We will provide all the supplies and some fun entertainment for while you work. 

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, July 13, 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.

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"Bee Gees, Saturday Night Fever & Disco Music" with Presenter Gary Wenstrup

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In the mid 1970s, these three cultural forces collided and changed pop culture forever. Just a decade earlier, the Bee Gees were known for their Beatlesque pop harmonies.

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

In the mid 1970s, these three cultural forces collided and changed pop culture forever. Just a decade earlier, the Bee Gees were known for their Beatlesque pop harmonies.

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.   

Tween and Teen Art Club: Book Bedazzing. Tuesday July 14th, 2026. 6:00-8:30PM Crest Hill Branch.

Teen & Tween Art Club: Book Bedazzling

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children, Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Ever heard of book bedazzling? Visit the library to create your own sparkly work of art with your favorite book you bring, or a book provided. Join us for a special Tween and Teen Art Club to get creative together! 

 

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

Ever heard of book bedazzling? Visit the library to create your own sparkly work of art with your favorite book you bring, or a book provided. Join us for a special Tween and Teen Art Club to get creative together! 

 

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, July 15, 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.

Celebrate everyone’s favorite chaotic beagle and his friends by testing your knowledge on all things Snoopy and Peanuts! Win prizes! White Oak Library, Crest Hill Branch 7-15-2026 7:00-8:00pm Register online, in person, or over the phone!

Teen Trivingo: Snoopy Edition!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Trivia? Bingo? Trivingo! Good Grief! Join us for a special night of Snoopy and Peanuts themed trivingo just for teens! 

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

Trivia? Bingo? Trivingo! Good Grief! Join us for a special night of Snoopy and Peanuts themed trivingo 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.

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens Every Third Thursday 6:00pm-8:00 pm

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, July 16, 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)

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.

Lockport Branch - Comicopolis Setup

All Day
Lockport

The Lockport Branch will be closed to set up for Comicopolis on Saturday, July 18th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Closing
Branches:
Lockport
Description:

The Lockport Branch will be closed to set up for Comicopolis on Saturday, July 18th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Comicopolis

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Get ready, fandom lovers! Lockport’s 10th Annual Comic and Fandom Con is leveling up again this year with over 60 artists, writers, and specialty vendors offering exclusive merch you won’t find anywhere else—all at budget-friendly prices.

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

Get ready, fandom lovers! Lockport’s 10th Annual Comic and Fandom Con is leveling up again this year with over 60 artists, writers, and specialty vendors offering exclusive merch you won’t find anywhere else—all at budget-friendly prices.

An Image of Declaration of Independence, oil on canvas by John Trumbull, 1818; in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Washington, D.C

Teen Escape Room: National Treasure

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

The Declaration of Independence has gone missing!  You only have 45 mins to solves a series of puzzles to save your country. Celebrate the 250th birthday of The United States of America in this daring escape room.

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

The Declaration of Independence has gone missing!  You only have 45 mins to solves a series of puzzles to save your country. Celebrate the 250th birthday of The United States of America in this daring escape room.

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.

Declaration of Independence, oil on canvas by John Trumbull, 1818; in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Washington, D.C

Teen Escape Room: National Treasure

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

The Declaration of Independence has gone missing!  You only have 45 mins to solves a series of puzzle to save the counThe Declaration of Independence has gone missing!

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

The Declaration of Independence has gone missing!  You only have 45 mins to solves a series of puzzle to save the counThe Declaration of Independence has gone missing!

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.

Assortment of packaged Korean snacks laid out on a table

Teen Tasters: Korean Snacks

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Taste flavors from another part of the world. From dried seaweed to rice crackers and milk tea to Pepero, Korean snacks are delicious and unique. Come with an open mind (and taste buds) and try something new!

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

Taste flavors from another part of the world. From dried seaweed to rice crackers and milk tea to Pepero, Korean snacks are delicious and unique. Come with an open mind (and taste buds) and try something new!

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, July 27, 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.

an image of a board game and pieces like someone is playing it.

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, July 29, 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 special summer gaming hangout. 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 special summer gaming hangout. 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.

Film poster for The Mummy (1999). It has a haunted mummy face and the Egyptian Pyramids on it.

Millennial Movie Night: The Mummy (1999)

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

"Look, I... I may not be an explorer or an adventurer, or a treasure-seeker or a gunfighter, Mr. O'Connell, but I am proud of what I am. I... am a librarian!"

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

"Look, I... I may not be an explorer or an adventurer, or a treasure-seeker or a gunfighter, Mr. O'Connell, but I am proud of what I am. I... am a librarian!"

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.   

Speaker, Michael Matejka, dressed in striped bib overalls and a railroad hat in front of a locomotive on display outdoors

"What’s Coming Down the Line? The Railroad in the American Mind" with Michael Matejka

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

Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only shaped the state’s economy and communities but created an industry with a cultural allure.

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

Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only shaped the state’s economy and communities but created an industry with a cultural allure.

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.   

CLOSED Fall Staff Development Day

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

CLOSED Fall Staff Development Day

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

Crest Hill Branch - Fall Fest Setup

All Day
Crest Hill

The Crest Hill Branch will be closed to set up for Fall Fest on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill
Description:

The Crest Hill Branch will be closed to set up for Fall Fest on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience.