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Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Basics

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Computer Class: Microsoft Excel Basics:

More and more companies are looking for employees who know a little something about Excel. Don't get left behind! Learn to create spreadsheets, and open, close, save, and print fil...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 10

More and more companies are looking for employees who know a little something about Excel. Don't get left behind! Learn to create spreadsheets, and open, close, save, and print files. We also talk about adding and editing data, and formatting your spreadsheet to make it look its best! This class will require basic computer, keyboard, and mouse skills, as well as minimal experience with Microsoft Office products.

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 event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Anime & Cocoa Night

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Warm up at the Lockport Library with some hot cocoa and a heartwarming anime! Feel free to wear pajamas and bring a cozy blanket to settle down and watch something fun during your ...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Warm up at the Lockport Library with some hot cocoa and a heartwarming anime! Feel free to wear pajamas and bring a cozy blanket to settle down and watch something fun during your free time. Cocoa will be provided!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Night

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you want to have a say in what goes on at the Library? What books, video games, movies, magazines, music CDs, and graphic novels would you like to see added to the collection? W...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Do you want to have a say in what goes on at the Library? What books, video games, movies, magazines, music CDs, and graphic novels would you like to see added to the collection?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Computer Class: eBooks with Hoopla & Libby

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The White Oak Library District is proud to offer two different eBook services for our patrons: Libby and Hoopla. Libby, by Overdrive, offers eBooks, eAudio Books, an...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The White Oak Library District is proud to offer two different eBook services for our patrons: Libby and Hoopla.

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 event is in the "Children" group.

Hang & Play

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

"Hang and Play" in our toddler area & Childrens Program Room. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

"Hang and Play" in our toddler area & Childrens Program Room. 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime with Santa

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a magical morning as Santa reads 'Twilight: A Reindeer Story' by Adam Woodworth. Let Santa's enchanting voice transport you to a wintry world filled with wonder and hea...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us for a magical morning as Santa reads 'Twilight: A Reindeer Story' by Adam Woodworth. Let Santa's enchanting voice transport you to a wintry world filled with wonder and heartwarming lessons.

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.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Books & Blockbusters: Little Women

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

After watching a movie made from a book, do you ever ask yourself: was that as good as the book? Or, did they make the right casting choices, and if not, who would you have chosen ...

Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

After watching a movie made from a book, do you ever ask yourself: was that as good as the book? Or, did they make the right casting choices, and if not, who would you have chosen to play those characters? 

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 event is in the "Adult" group.

American Mahjong Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
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 fe...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.   

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tween Night: Gaming!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all tweens! Let's level up at game night! Hang out with other tweens as we play games. Bring your Switch™ and battle your friends, or play ours in a tournament style. We wi...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all tweens! Let's level up at game night! Hang out with other tweens as we play games. Bring your Switch™ and battle your friends, or play ours in a tournament style. We will have our board games available, too! 

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 event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Teen
Age Group:
Teens
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 pho...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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. This event is for teens in grades 6-12.

 

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 event is in the "Adult" group.

Holiday Salads and Sides with Chef Susan Maddox

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a new dish to bring to your next holiday celebration? Spend the evening with Chef Susan Maddox learning about sides dishes and salads that are sure to bring comfort and...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Looking for a new dish to bring to your next holiday celebration? Spend the evening with Chef Susan Maddox learning about sides dishes and salads that are sure to bring comfort and joy.

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 event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons 5e

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Play your character - enjoy the adventure! Join DM Katie as she leads you through an adventure out of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons (DnD and also by D&D). Even if you have a...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Play your character - enjoy the adventure! Join DM Katie as she leads you through an adventure out of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons (DnD and also by D&D).

This event is in the "Children" group.

Hang & Play

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 9:15am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

There are no Storytimes today, but that doesn't mean we aren't having fun! Hang and play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration neces...

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

There are no Storytimes today, but that doesn't mean we aren't having fun! Hang and play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. 

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
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 s...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tween Hang Out

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Hang out, chill, and discover at our Tween Hang Out—where the library becomes your ultimate hangout spot! Designed just for tweens, every Friday afternoon join us for an afternoon ...

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

Hang out, chill, and discover at our Tween Hang Out—where the library becomes your ultimate hangout spot!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Drop-In Cocoa & DIY Gift Wrapping

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come get into the holiday spirit by drinking some cocoa, listening to some holiday music, and wrapping some presents at the library. We will have wrapping paper, scissors, tape, an...

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

Come get into the holiday spirit by drinking some cocoa, listening to some holiday music, and wrapping some presents at the library.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family LEGO Day

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get ready to build, create, and imagine at our Lego Day! Whether you're a master builder or just starting out, this is your chance to unleash your creativity with everyone’s favori...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

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

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.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Drop-In Cocoa & DIY Gift Wrapping

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult, Children, Teen
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit by drinking some cocoa, listening to some holiday music, wrapping some presents, and decorating holiday cards at the library. Wrapping paper, scissors, ...

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

Get into the holiday spirit by drinking some cocoa, listening to some holiday music, wrapping some presents, and decorating holiday cards at the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Gift Wrap Like a Professional

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult, Teen
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Confused about "where to begin" when it comes to wrapping gifts for the holidays? Fret not! We will cover the basics of gift wrapping along with some fun ways to dress up your gift...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Confused about "where to begin" when it comes to wrapping gifts for the holidays? Fret not! We will cover the basics of gift wrapping along with some fun ways to dress up your gifts so that they will be the best looking ones at the 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 event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Romeoville
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
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 s...

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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?

Christmas Eve

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

Christmas Day

All Day
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville
This event is in the "Children" group.

Hang & Play

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

"Hang and Play" in our toddler area & Childrens Program Room. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.

Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

"Hang and Play" in our toddler area & Childrens Program Room. 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

American Mahjong Club

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Adult
Age Group:
Adults
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 fe...

Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.