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Coloring for Self Care with Ruth Michalsen. May 21st, 2026 6:00-8:30PM Crest Hill Branch. Rainbow background with picture of presenter.

Adult & Teen Craft: Coloring for Self-Care with Ruth Michalsen

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Coloring can calm the body and reduce stress among other health benefits. Slow down with Ruth Michalsen of Ruth Hong Art.

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

Coloring can calm the body and reduce stress among other health benefits. Slow down with Ruth Michalsen of Ruth Hong Art.

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.   

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, May 22, 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.   

Climate Change 101 with 350 Chicago. Saturday May 23rd 1:30-2:45PM. Hand holding an earth with a tree sprouting from it.

Climate Change 101 with 350 Chicago

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

Join Dr. Richard Foss as he discusses facts and myths surrounding climate change.

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

Join Dr. Richard Foss as he discusses facts and myths surrounding climate change.

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.   

Memorial Day

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Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
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Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

Summer Reading Kickoff! - UnEarth a Story!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Upper Level Lobby at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

IT'S TIME TO DIG UP SOME FUN THIS SUMMER WITH SUMMER READING AND "UnEARTH A STORY"!

Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Upper Level Lobby
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

IT'S TIME TO DIG UP SOME FUN THIS SUMMER WITH SUMMER READING AND "UnEARTH A STORY"!

Summer Reading Kickoff! - Unearth a Story!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Lobby at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

IT'S TIME TO DIG UP SOME FUN THIS SUMMER WITH SUMMER READING AND "UnEARTH A STORY"!

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

IT'S TIME TO DIG UP SOME FUN THIS SUMMER WITH SUMMER READING AND "UnEARTH A STORY"!

Summer Reading Kickoff! - Unearth a Story!

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Canal at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

IT'S TIME TO DIG UP SOME FUN THIS SUMMER WITH SUMMER READING AND "UNEARTH A STORY"!

Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Canal
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

IT'S TIME TO DIG UP SOME FUN THIS SUMMER WITH SUMMER READING AND "UNEARTH A STORY"!

Pinochle Club Tuesdays 9:30-12:30

Pinochle Club

Tuesday, May 26, 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, May 26, 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.   

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

Sit & Stay Fit

Tuesday, May 26, 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.   

Order of the Quill

Order of the Quill: Adult TTRPG Group

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

Adventurers Assemble!

Step into a world of imagination, strategy, and storytelling! Join our Adult TTRPG Group for an ongoing tabletop role-playing experience where dice roll, characters come to life, and epic quests await.

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

Adventurers Assemble!

Step into a world of imagination, strategy, and storytelling! Join our Adult TTRPG Group for an ongoing tabletop role-playing experience where dice roll, characters come to life, and epic quests await.

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.   

Bob Fosse. Oh Wow Choreography. With John Legear. May 26, 2026. Crest Hill Branch.

Bob Fosse: Oh Wow Choreography with John LeGear

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

The Crest Hill library welcomes historian John LeGear for a musical showcase of the choreography of Chicago native Bob Fosse!

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

The Crest Hill library welcomes historian John LeGear for a musical showcase of the choreography of Chicago native Bob Fosse!

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.   

mahjong tiles on a table

American Mahjong

Wednesday, May 27, 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.   

Mahjong_FB

American Mahjong

Thursday, May 28, 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.   

Adult Dungeons and Dragons. Every Fourth Thursday. 6:00-8:15PM

Adult Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Thursday, May 28, 2026 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.   

Man riding a horse through mountains

Atypical Globetrotting with Brian Michalski

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come along as world traveler Brian Michalski recounts his 22-month solo backpacking experience. He will speak about and show photos illustrating his experience working his way through Australia, Southeast Asia, India, Cuba, and more.

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

Come along as world traveler Brian Michalski recounts his 22-month solo backpacking experience. He will speak about and show photos illustrating his experience working his way through Australia, Southeast Asia, India, Cuba, and more.

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

Friday, May 29, 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.   

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 1, 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.   

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading

Real Reads Book Club: The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

This month’s book will be

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

This month’s book will be

The 1619: The Journey of a People-A Musical by Ted Williams III Monday, June 1, 2026 from 7:00pm–8:30pm at the Crest Hill Branch Library

1619: The Journey of a People-A Musical by Ted Williams III

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

On August 20, 1619, 20 enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. The 400-year plus journey that followed would change a nation and the world.

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

On August 20, 1619, 20 enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. The 400-year plus journey that followed would change a nation and the world.

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.   

Pinochle Club Tuesdays 9:30-12:30

Pinochle Club

Tuesday, June 2, 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 2, 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.   

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

Sit & Stay Fit

Tuesday, June 2, 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.   

A piece of paper with mushrooms printed on it in red ink.

Adult & Teen Craft: Styrofoam Block Printing

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Discover the art of printmaking using simple Styrofoam plates! Participants will design and stencil their own images into soft foam sheets, then roll on paint and make unique prints on paper.

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

Discover the art of printmaking using simple Styrofoam plates! Participants will design and stencil their own images into soft foam sheets, then roll on paint and make unique prints on paper.

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.