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Preschool Storytime

9:15am - 9:45am
Children
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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.

Music in Motion

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35

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.   

Sensory Play & Explore

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Preschool Craft

9:45am - 10:15am
Children
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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. 

Toddler Time

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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.   

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

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.

Sensory Play & Explore

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
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.

Pinochle & More

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Welcome to Pinochle & More! 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.   

Stay and Play

10:45am - 11:15am
Children
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
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.

Stay & Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

"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.

American Mahjong

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.   

Lego Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: 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)!

All ages welcome!  Just bring your creativity!

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.

St. Patrick's Day Party

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with an evening filled with fun games, a delicious snack and a craft!  Whether you're Irish or just love the spirit of the holiday, this is the perfect way to gather with friends and 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.

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.   

Green Kids Club: Garden Flags and Veggie Markers

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Calling all kids who love nature, the environment, animals, and the outdoors! This club will focus on gardening, balancing the ecosystem, and how to be a more sustainable kid.

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.   

Teen Book Tasting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

We will be book talking titles from a variety of genres. Staff will present a whole new world of books for your reading tastes. There will also be some snacks.

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.

Hang & Play

9:15am - 11:15am
Children
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children

Budding Builders

9:30am - 11:30am
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 Reading & Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration 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?

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.   

Illinois Tollway's I-PASS On Demand

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adult
Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway's I-PASS on Demand team will be on hand to offer full services from opening accounts and adding new license plates, to handing out and activating their new sticker tag transponders.

Monthly Matinee: Twisters (2024)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Coffee and donuts and movies, oh my! This month's matinee is: Twisters (2024), the standalone sequel to the classic movie Twister (1996).

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 Club

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Romeoville
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.

After Hours-Laser Tag

4:45pm - 6:30pm
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Prepare for an immersive experience where strategy meets excitement under the glow of black lights. Don't miss out — grab your friends and gear up for the ultimate Laser Tag showdown!

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.   

ESL Conversation Class

9:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration 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?

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.   

SSIP Citizenship Prep Classes

9:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

Please go to our March 1, 2025 Events Calendar date to learn how to register with Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project for this 6 week course and to learn details about SSIP Citizenship Prep offerings.