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Budding Builders, Fridays at 9:30am, Romeoville branch

Budding Builders

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
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.

Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
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.

ESL English as a Second Language Reading & Conversation Group Every Tuesday & Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Crest Hill Branch

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Friday, June 12, 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.   

LEGO Drop In Fridays!

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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.

LEGO Club, every Friday from 3:00-4:30pm at the Romeoville branch.

LEGO Club

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Get ready to build, create, and imagine at our LEGO drop in! Whether you're a master builder or just starting out, this is your chance to unleash your creativity with everyone’s favorite colorful bricks.

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

Get ready to build, create, and imagine at our LEGO drop in! Whether you're a master builder or just starting out, this is your chance to unleash your creativity with everyone’s favorite colorful bricks.

Person in trech coat wallking on what appears to be a stone clock.

Teen After Hours: Adventure Through Time!

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens

Can you find the tracks of dinosaurs? Survive Pompeii? Fight as an afterlife warrior in the Terracotta Army? Survive the Sea as a Pirate? Join us for Teen After Hours: Adventure through Time.

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

Can you find the tracks of dinosaurs? Survive Pompeii? Fight as an afterlife warrior in the Terracotta Army? Survive the Sea as a Pirate? Join us for Teen After Hours: Adventure through Time.

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.

Station Storytime!: At Lockport's Trackside Farmers Market!

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Offsite at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

ALL ABOARD!!  this fun and exciting new storytime at the new Lockport's Trackside Farmers Market!

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

ALL ABOARD!!  this fun and exciting new storytime at the new Lockport's Trackside Farmers Market!

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

Saturday, June 13, 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.

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.   

Ray Johnson speaking into a microphone

The Murder of Bobby Franks: Chicago’s Crime of the Century

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

Americans’ views on murder and capital punishment changed forever on May 21, 1924, with the discovery of the brutal murder of 13-year-old Bobby Franks. The location of the murder and the identity of the perpetrators shook the city to its core.

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

Americans’ views on murder and capital punishment changed forever on May 21, 1924, with the discovery of the brutal murder of 13-year-old Bobby Franks. The location of the murder and the identity of the perpetrators shook the city to its core.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees must be 18 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.   

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

Music in Motion

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.

For ages 0-5 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:

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.

For ages 0-5 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.

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.   

Messy Mondays!

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

IT'S BACK!!!!  For a limited time!

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

IT'S BACK!!!!  For a limited time!

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.   

Stay and Play

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

After Messy Monday, "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
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Messy Monday, "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.

Messy Monday, every Monday from 10:45-11:30am at the Romeoville branch.

Messy Mondays

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Its time for messy Mondays! 

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

Its time for messy Mondays! 

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.   

ESL English as a Second Language Reading and Conversation Group Every Monday 11:00am until 12:00pm Romeoville Branch

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Monday, June 15, 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?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
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)

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.   

Friends Of The Library Meeting

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Dinosaur trivia, with dinosaur on bottom of the image.

Unearth a Story: Dinosaur Trivia

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Test your dinosaur knowledge at our dinosaur trivia program!  

The top three teams will each win a prize!  

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

Test your dinosaur knowledge at our dinosaur trivia program!  

The top three teams will each win a prize!  

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.   

program title with image of lightning flash

"Weather and Storm Chasing 101" presented by Storm Science

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Have you ever wondered how some people can claim a storm is coming just by looking at the sky and "feeling it in their bones?" 

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 how some people can claim a storm is coming just by looking at the sky and "feeling it in their bones?" 

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.   

Show & Tell Storytime

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Do you have something you would like to share?  Maybe a special toy or art you have made?  Bring something or someone to storytime and tell us about it!

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

Do you have something you would like to share?  Maybe a special toy or art you have made?  Bring something or someone to storytime and tell us about it!

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.   

Tails & Tales Storytime, Tuesdays at 9:30am, Romeoville branch

Tails & Tales

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Start your day with stories that have a bite with this furry, scaled or finned storytime!  We will tell animal stories and learn some amazing animal facts and enjoy a video to see our animal in motion.

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

Start your day with stories that have a bite with this furry, scaled or finned storytime!  We will tell animal stories and learn some amazing animal facts and enjoy a video to see our animal in motion.

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.   

Pinochle Club Tuesdays 9:30-12:30

Pinochle Club

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

Drop in for Pinochle Club! New members are encouraged to join. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy this beloved card game. All skill levels are welcome, but players should have some familiarity with the game.

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

Drop in for Pinochle Club! New members are encouraged to join. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy this beloved card game. All skill levels are welcome, but players should have some familiarity with 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.   

ESL English as a Second Language Reading & Conversation Group Every Tuesday & Friday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Crest Hill Branch

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 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.   

Torn paper mosaic art

Summertime Crafters: Torn Paper Mosaics

Tuesday, June 16, 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 16, 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.   

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

Sit & Stay Fit

Tuesday, June 16, 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.   

Stay and Play

Tuesday, June 16, 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.