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Teen Tasters: Smoothies!

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

We are making delicious fruit and juice smoothies! Create and enjoy a "cool" (in every sense of the word) November treat. Please let us know if you have any food allergies. 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 "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Earn service hours by attending TVN (Teen Volunteer Night). Make new friends and develop new skills! We will have fun activities for you to do each month. Check in at the Adult services desk. 

Registration is required. 

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 Gaming

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

Middle and High schoolers are welcome to hangout and play games in our after school open gaming club. All you need is to be in grades 6-12.  We will play board games and video games.

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

Loteria

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Experience the thrill of Lotería! Dive into the vibrant world of this traditional Mexican game. With colorful cards featuring iconic characters and symbols, Lotería brings friends and family together for fun-filled entertainment.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Bingo Night

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Are you feeling lucky? Do you want to hang out and discuss Mothman and other cryptids? Bring your good luck charms and get ready for a fun evening with snacks, drinks, and prizes. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Anime Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us as we embark on epic journeys, unravel mysteries, and forge unbreakable bonds with characters who feel like old friends.

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.   

Veterans Day

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

Teen Mystery Game: A Murder in Munchkinland

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

There's been a murder in the merry old land of Oz!

Grab your friends and follow the yellow brick road to find the culprit in this thrillifying Oz-inspired murder mystery! 

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

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

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This month, we will begin a new journey, so be prepared to jump right into character discussion and some action!

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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

College Affordability

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Teen
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Learn about the college financial aid process and get some tips on how to navigate the complicated world of college applications and financing. College search has become increasingly complex, with the nuances challenging to understand.

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 Gaming

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen
Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Event Details:

Middle and High schoolers are welcome to hangout and play games in our after school open gaming club. All you need is to be in grades 6-12.  We will play board games and video games.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Volunteer Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Teen" group.

Teen Video Game Night

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a fun time playing video games at the Lockport Library. Test your speed with Mario Kart, compete with your skills in Super Smash Brothers, have a relaxing time with Nintendo Switch Sports, or enjoy a number of other games!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

NaNoWriMo Wrap Up: Next Steps

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult, Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The unknowns of writing can be difficult to navigate, and with National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) coming to a close, it's time to start thinking about what to do with what you've written this month. How and when should you publish?

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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Adult & Teen Craft: Teacup Fairy Garden

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to make a fairy garden but you're short on space? Come in to create your own whimsical and enchanting teacup fairy garden! Staff will provide the teacup and the supplies necessary for you to create your own mini garden.

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 Volunteer Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

We want you! Do you want to have a say in what goes on in the Library? What books, video games, DVDs, Blu-Rays, magazines, CD's, and graphic novels do you think we need to have in our collection?

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

The Origins and History of Mothman

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Teen
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Mothman is a legendary creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area of West Virginia, United States, in the 1960s.

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.   

Thanksgiving

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

Teen Volunteer Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Earn service hours by attending TVN (Teen Volunteer Night). Make new friends and develop new skills! We will have fun activities for you to do each month. Check in at the Adult services desk. 

Registration is required. 

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

Holiday Open House with Santa & Mrs. Claus

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for a magical Holiday Party extravaganza that promises festive fun for the entire family! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a special appearance, ready to spread joy and take photos with all the little ones.

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

Holiday Open House with Santa & Mrs. Claus

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Join us for a magical Holiday Party extravaganza that promises festive fun for the entire family! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a special appearance, ready to spread joy and take photos with all the little ones.

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 "Teen" group.

Teen Escape Room: Taylor Swift

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

". . . Are You Ready For It?"

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 Escape Room: Taylor Swift

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

". . . Are You Ready For It?"

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.