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The Way of Chai

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered about chai, the tea.  We'll be making a spiced or masala chai while listening to the first part of an audiobook called "The Way of Chai".

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.

The Reigning Belle of the Bluegrass Region

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Based on actual events, The Reigning Belle of the Bluegrass Region, is the story of a Kentucky aristocrat, Olivia Buckner, who defied convention to marry a Japanese seminary student, Yutaka Minakuchi, in 1903 in Kentucky. The couple

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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.   

Romeoville Branch - STEM Fest Setup

All Day
Romeoville
Closing
Branches:
Romeoville
Description:

The Romeoville Branch will be closed to set up for STEM Fest on Saturday, April 12th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Monthly Matinee: Rear Window (1954)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Coffee and donuts and movies, oh my! This month's matinee is Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window (1954), starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly. 

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.

Ninja Science Academy

12:30am - 1:30am
Adult, Children, Teen
Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Ninja Science Academy will be performing 3 shows on April 12th: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.

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

Ninja Science Academy

2:30am - 3:30am
Adult, Children, Teen
Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Ninja Science Academy will be performing 3 shows on April 12th: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Conversation Class

9:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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.   

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

STEM Fest 2025

10:00am - 4:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1984
Event Details:

Science is Awesome!

That's the message for kids and adults who attend our event.

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

Crosstown Exotics Traveling Reptile and Bug Show

10:15am - 4:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Romeoville Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1980
Event Details:

Crosstown Exotics will be a featured guest at STEM Fest this year!

From literature to your library, Crosstown Exotics reanimates the iconic creatures from the pages of your favorite stories and tales.
 

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

Ninja Science Academy

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult, Children, Teen
Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Ninja Science Academy will be performing 3 shows on April 12th: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration 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?

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.

10 Fires that Shaped History

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 52
Event Details:

Discover the pivotal moments in history where tragedy sparked change.

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.

Pinochle Club

9:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Drop in for Pinochle Club! 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.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

Learn about ICash, the Unclaimed Property division of the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, that conne

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sit & Stay Fit

10:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Improve flexibility, bone strength, circulation, heart health, and stability all while sitting down! We will take it nice and easy in this exercise program, as we gently guide you through simple movements that will loosen up your joints and muscles. Chair exercises are a great way to be social and get some exercise in - all while sitting down!

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.

Computer Class: Media Literacy

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

"Media literacy is an expanded conceptualization of literacy that includes the ability to access and analyze media messages as well as create, reflect, and take action, using the power of information and communication to make a difference in the world" (The National Association for Media Literacy Education). 


Learn about habits, skills, and tools to better access, navigate, and analyze media content critically and independently. This particular class will require basic computer, keyboard, and mouse skills, as well as minimal experience or exposure to internet browsers.

Class will meet in the lower level computer lab. 

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

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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 "Adult" group.

Got Beer? New Glarus Edition

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this exciting edition of "Got Beer?" we will be learning about and sampling selected beers from New Glarus Brewing Company (of Spotted Cow fame). Their beers are only available in Wisconsin, so you won't want to miss this edition!

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees must be 21 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.   

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

Learn about ICash, the Unclaimed Property division of the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, that conne

This event is in the "Adult" group.

American Mahjong

12:30pm - 2:30pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Music of the Decades Trivia

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Teen
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

What do Elvis, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, Kelly Clarkson and Billie Eilish have in common? All are fair game for Music of the Decades Trivia.

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.

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.