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Stay and Play

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

After Little Artists, "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 Little Artists, "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.

STEAM Experiment

STEAM Experiment

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The magic of science is all around us and our STEAM EXPERIMENT SERIES is where you will make amazing new discoveries involving science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics!

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

The magic of science is all around us and our STEAM EXPERIMENT SERIES is where you will make amazing new discoveries involving science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics!

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.   

wicked for good

Winter Family Movies

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Our Winter Family Movie Night is the perfect way to celebrate the season together—with a snack, blankets, and a feel-good movie the whole family can enjoy.

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

Our Winter Family Movie Night is the perfect way to celebrate the season together—with a snack, blankets, and a feel-good movie the whole family can enjoy.

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.   

Calling All Teen Volunteers. We Want you! Do you want to have a say in what goes on in the library? Have suggestions for books, movies, games and graphic novels? What kinds of teen programs do you want to have? Please come in, share your ideas, and have fun with some planned activities! Attendance counts for community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed. 1st Monday of the month @ Lockport 4-6PM 3rd Wednesday of the month @ Romeoville 6-8PM. 4th Tuesday of the month @ Crest Hill 6-8PM.

Teen Volunteer Night

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Crest Hill
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: Crest Hill
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.

Order of the Quill

Order of the Quill: Adult TTRPG Group

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A 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
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.   

A background of many colored and shaped dice, with a flyer posted on the front. Text reads "Tween Dungeons and Dragons. Everything 2nd and 4th Tuesday. 7:00-8:30. Lockport Branch."

TWEEN D & D!!

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens

From 7pm to 8:30pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month we will explore different aspects of Dungeon's and Dragon's together!

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

From 7pm to 8:30pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month we will explore different aspects of Dungeon's and Dragon's 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.   

White Oak Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Kid playing in noodles, Tuesdays at 10:30am, Wednesdays at 9:15am

Sensory Play & Explore

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
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: Crest Hill
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.   

Little Learners, every Wednesday, from 9:30-10:00am at the Romeoville branch.

Little Learners

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Explore monthly topics through books, rhymes, and crafts each week at this story time made for little learners! For the month of March we will be learning about rhyming! 

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

Explore monthly topics through books, rhymes, and crafts each week at this story time made for little learners! For the month of March we will be learning about rhyming! 

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.

Blue to green gradient background, two children standing at a table playing with sensory bins. Text reads "Sensory Play and Explore. Wednesdays at 9:30. At the Lockport Branch. All Ages Welcome."

Sensory Play and Explore

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 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.   

A male adult reads out of a book to a group of 4 diverse children sitting in front of him. Text in front of image reads "Preschool Storytime. Wednesdays at 10:15 am. At the Lockport Branch

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us for adventure at Preschool Storytime. Designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of reading, our interactive program blends stories, songs, and fun activities while creating an engaging learning experience for children ages 3-5.

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

Join us for adventure at Preschool Storytime. Designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of reading, our interactive program blends stories, songs, and fun activities while creating an engaging learning experience for children ages 3-5.

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, Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 at the Romeoville branch.

Music in Motion

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Toddler Time, Wednesdays at 10:30am

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Toddler Time:

Journey into a world of imagination with Toddler Time! Colorful storytelling, interactive activities, and delightful rhymes will foster a love for books and learning. This engaging...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Registration Required

Journey into a world of imagination with Toddler Time! Colorful storytelling, interactive activities, and delightful rhymes will foster a love for books and learning. This engaging program is specifically designed to spark curiosity and creativity in your child.

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

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

After Preschool Storytime, "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 Preschool Storytime, "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.

Stay and Play, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:00-11:30am, at the Romeoville branch.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

"Stay and Play" in our program area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.

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

"Stay and Play" in our program 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.

Stay & Play

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

After Todder Time, Stay & Play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. 

This program is intended for children of all ages with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Todder Time, Stay & Play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. 

This program is intended for children of all ages 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.

picture of mahjong title with text overlaid

American Mahjong

Wednesday, March 25, 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.   

Aspiring Artist, painting supplies around the border of the image.

Aspiring Artists

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children

Have a flourishing artist at home? Join us in Aspiring Artists where we will dive into the seven elements of art! In Aspiring Artists we will explore how line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture play a role in all forms of art!

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

Have a flourishing artist at home? Join us in Aspiring Artists where we will dive into the seven elements of art! In Aspiring Artists we will explore how line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture play a role in all forms of 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.   

Eggshell Masterpieces

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Celebrate spring with a hands-on craft! Participants will decorate real eggshells using a variety of colors and creative materials to create a unique Easter-themed keepsake.

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

Celebrate spring with a hands-on craft! Participants will decorate real eggshells using a variety of colors and creative materials to create a unique Easter-themed keepsake.

Background photo is paint pots and paint splatters. Forward photo is a rainbow watercolor dandelion. Text reads "Family Paint and Sip. Fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. At the Lockport Branch."

Family Paint & Sip - Rainbow Spring Dandelion

Wednesday, March 25, 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!

Celebrate the start of spring (March 20th) with this rainbow dandelion! 

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!

Celebrate the start of spring (March 20th) with this rainbow dandelion! 

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.   

Space Jam

Millennial Movie Night: Space Jam (1996)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

"It's game time! Get your Hanes on, lace up your Nikes, grab your Wheaties and your Gatorade, and we'll pick up a Big Mac on the way to the ballpark."

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

"It's game time! Get your Hanes on, lace up your Nikes, grab your Wheaties and your Gatorade, and we'll pick up a Big Mac on the way to the ballpark."

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.   

The Basics of Wills & Trusts. Wednesday March 25th 7:00-8:30PM

The Basics of Wills and Trusts

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults

What’s the difference between a will and a trust? Should you have one or the other, or both? Come learn the basics of how to pass your assets, including your home, to your heirs with the least fuss. You will also learn:

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

What’s the difference between a will and a trust? Should you have one or the other, or both? Come learn the basics of how to pass your assets, including your home, to your heirs with the least fuss. You will also learn:

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.   

State Representative Natalie A. Manley Satellite Office Hours

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Book Nook at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Book Nook
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Preschool Storytime, Thursdays at 9:15am, Crest Hill Branch

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Join us for adventure at Preschool Storytime. Designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of reading, our interactive program blends stories, songs, and fun activities while creating an engaging learning experience for children ages 3-5.

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

Join us for adventure at Preschool Storytime. Designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of reading, our interactive program blends stories, songs, and fun activities while creating an engaging learning experience for children ages 3-5.

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.