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Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
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TVN

Teen Volunteer Night

Monday, April 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.

Pokemon logo

Teen Bingo Night: Pokémon

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a huge fan of Pokémon? Have you caught them all yet? Come test out your knowledge and luck with Pokémon Bingo! Everyone has a chance to win, no matter your skill as a trainer or the number of Pokémon in your possession.

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

Are you a huge fan of Pokémon? Have you caught them all yet? Come test out your knowledge and luck with Pokémon Bingo! Everyone has a chance to win, no matter your skill as a trainer or the number of Pokémon in your possession.

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.

Romeoville Branch - STEM Fest Setup

All Day
Romeoville

The Romeoville Branch will be closed to set up for STEM Fest on Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Closing
Branches:
Romeoville
Description:

The Romeoville Branch will be closed to set up for STEM Fest on Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

stem fest

STEM Fest 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Romeoville Branch at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Science is Awesome!

That's the message for kids and adults who attend our event.

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

Science is Awesome!

That's the message for kids and adults who attend our event.

Crosstown Exotics Traveling Reptile and Bug Show

Crosstown Exotics Traveling Reptile and Bug Show at STEM Fest

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 4:00pm
Romeoville Branch at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Crosstown Exotics will be a featured guest at STEM Fest this year!

From literature to your library, Crosstown Exotics reanimates the iconic creatures from the pages of your favorite stories and tales.
 

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

Crosstown Exotics will be a featured guest at STEM Fest this year!

From literature to your library, Crosstown Exotics reanimates the iconic creatures from the pages of your favorite stories and tales.
 

Sloth

We Bring the Zoo to You! presented by the Flying Fox Conservation Fund

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

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.

Sloth

We Bring the Zoo to You! presented by the Flying Fox Conservation Fund

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

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.

Sloth

We Bring the Zoo to You! presented by the Flying Fox Conservation Fund

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

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.

Sloth

We Bring the Zoo to You! presented by the Flying Fox Conservation Fund

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

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.

Sloth

We Bring the Zoo to You! presented by the Flying Fox Conservation Fund

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

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.

A red, 20-sided die on top of a Dungeons & Dragons character sheet. character sheet

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, April 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.

Teen After School Games

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

Teen Vounteer Night Slider for Romeoville Branch. Third Thursday 6-8.

Teen Volunteer Night

Wednesday, April 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.

Teen D and D Game Pieces with text that spells out the program name

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 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)

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.

Mario in his cart facing off against a Mushroom in their cart

Teen Escape Room: Mario Kart

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

Mario has lost the keys to his cart. You will have to help him find them or else his competitor Bowser, known for his high top speed, will win the race in this daring escape room. 

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

Mario has lost the keys to his cart. You will have to help him find them or else his competitor Bowser, known for his high top speed, will win the race in this daring escape room. 

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.

Teen Escape Room: Mario Kart

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

Mario has lost the keys to his cart. You will have to help him find them or else his competitor Bowser, known for his high top speed, will win the race in this daring escape room. 

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

Mario has lost the keys to his cart. You will have to help him find them or else his competitor Bowser, known for his high top speed, will win the race in this daring escape room. 

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.

Duffy Hudson the actor in character as Albert Einstein with white hair, pipe in mouth, spectacles and a brown sweater with collared white shirt

"The Relativity of Albert Einstein" Performance by Duffy Hudson

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you ever wondered about the Special Theory of Relativity as it relates to the dilation of time and Einstein’s Twin Paradox? The Twin Paradox tells the story of twins.

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

Have you ever wondered about the Special Theory of Relativity as it relates to the dilation of time and Einstein’s Twin Paradox? The Twin Paradox tells the story of twins.

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.   

A photo on a black background. Photo is of a blue and green Earth painting, on a black paper, with white paint for stars.

Family Paint & Sip - Earth Day!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Once a month come and take a load off with the whole family!
Grab a table, grab a cup, and sit down and enjoy some family time creating art together!

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

Once a month come and take a load off with the whole family!
Grab a table, grab a cup, and sit down and enjoy some family time creating art together!

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.   

Super Mario Galaxy

Teen After Hours: Super Mario Galaxy

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the release of another exciting Mario movie by joining us for a Mario-themed, after-hours party!

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

Celebrate the release of another exciting Mario movie by joining us for a Mario-themed, after-hours 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.   

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

Teen After School Games

Teen Gaming

Wednesday, April 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 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.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

Teen Creative Writing Workshop

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

This creative writing workshop will cover some brainstorming and warmup techniques that can be used when you're feeling that writing "itch," but experiencing a bit of word block.

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

This creative writing workshop will cover some brainstorming and warmup techniques that can be used when you're feeling that writing "itch," but experiencing a bit of word block.

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.

Teen Vounteer Night Slider for Romeoville Branch. Third Thursday 6-8.

Teen Volunteer Night

Wednesday, May 20, 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.

Memorial Day

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