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Preschool Craft

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Show off your arts and craft skills and enjoy a simple craft after Preschool Storytime. This craft will be appropriate for kids of all ages and can be done together as a family. 

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

Show off your arts and craft skills and enjoy a simple craft after Preschool Storytime. This craft will be appropriate for kids of all ages and can be done together as a family. 

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.   

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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

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

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

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 "Children" group

Music in Motion

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Music in Motion:

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-expressi...

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

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.

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

Toddler Time

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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

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

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

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

Stay and Play

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

After Toddler Time, "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 Toddler Time, "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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stay & Play

Thursday, January 22, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stay & Play

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

After Music in Motion, Stay and 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 Music in Motion, Stay and 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Help support the development of young children’s reading, listening, and speaking skills while nurturing their connection to nature!

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

Help support the development of young children’s reading, listening, and speaking skills while nurturing their connection to nature!

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.   

This event is in the "Children" group

Tween Takeover: Cookie Wars!

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Tweens

Join us once a month where tweens call the shots. Whether you like crafting, watching shows, battling it out with board or video games, or just hanging out, this club is for you!

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

Join us once a month where tweens call the shots. Whether you like crafting, watching shows, battling it out with board or video games, or just hanging out, this club is for you!

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

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:15am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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.

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 "Children" group

Budding Builders

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Gametime Hang and Play!

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Looking for some fun on a Friday morning!  

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

Looking for some fun on a Friday morning!  

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 "Children" group

Stay and Play

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

Friday, January 23, 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 Club! 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 Club! Whether you're a master builder or just starting out, this is your chance to unleash your creativity with everyone’s favorite colorful bricks.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Drop in Fridays!

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Throwback Craft Drop In

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Maybe you missed painting a watercolor octopus during Summer Reading or doing some weaving in Crafternoons... now is your chance to turn back the clock and do that craft you may have missed or would love to do all over again.

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

Maybe you missed painting a watercolor octopus during Summer Reading or doing some weaving in Crafternoons... now is your chance to turn back the clock and do that craft you may have missed or would love to do all over again.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mind and Movement Storytime

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

Relax your body and your brain with Mind and Movement Storytime. We will read stories about emotions, learn calming techniques, and move our bodies with yoga and dance!

 

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

Relax your body and your brain with Mind and Movement Storytime. We will read stories about emotions, learn calming techniques, and move our bodies with yoga and dance!

 

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 "Children" group

Kiddie Crafters

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Do you have a budding artist at home? Have your kiddos create their own art with a variety of simple tools and craft supplies.

For ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

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

Do you have a budding artist at home? Have your kiddos create their own art with a variety of simple tools and craft supplies.

For ages 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tails & Tales Storytime - Armadillo

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Start your week 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: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start your week 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.   

This event is in the "Children" group

Stay & Play

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

After Mind and Movement Storytime, Stay and 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
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Mind and Movement Storytime, Stay and 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Music in Motion

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Music in Motion:

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-expressi...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required

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.

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

Bilingual Storytime

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Crest Hill
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

Our Bilingual Storytime program will expose young children to books, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. This program is intended for everyone, even those with little to no Spanish knowledge. For children ages 2 to 5.

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

Our Bilingual Storytime program will expose young children to books, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish. This program is intended for everyone, even those with little to no Spanish knowledge. For children ages 2 to 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.   

This event is in the "Children" group

Music in Motion

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Romeoville
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stay and Play

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Children's Department at Lockport
Program Type:
Children
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

After Music in Motion, "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 Music in Motion, "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.