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Barbie Bash!

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at our Barbie Bash, where we will enjoy a delicious snack, fun games, and a craft! 

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

Green Kids Club: DIY Paper Windmill

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
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)

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

Gametime Hang and Play!

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Lockport
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

10:45am–11:15am
Children
Lockport
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

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Drop in Fridays!

3:30pm–4:15pm
Children
Lockport
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

After Hours Crew Night! - March Madness!

6:30pm–8:30pm
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for an awesome way to spend Friday Nights with friends?  
At After Hours Crew Nights we will play games, solve puzzles, watch movies and more!  Each event we will try something different. 

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

Family Game Drop-In: Game Mix

10:00am–12:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you and your family looking for a fun way to spend time together? Drop in for a morning of board games, card games, video games, and fun!

This month we will be playing a mix of board, giant, card, and video games!

 

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

Cook a Book

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

What’s Cooking?

 Join us for Cook-a-Book, a delicious program for all young bookworms and budding chefs. Stories and snacks come together for a fun-filled adventure. 

Don’t miss out on this tasty tale-telling adventure!

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

Stay and Play

10:45am–11:15am
Children
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Cook A Book, "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

Tween Book Club: Hide and Don't Seek

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and chat about this collection of spooky tales, Hide and Don't Seek by Anica Mrose Rissi! Join other young readers for a thoughtful discussion about what you like and dislike about this book. All opinions are welcome!

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

DIY Crafternoons - Fizzy Painting

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's craft together with all kinds of materials. We'll paint, glue and bead all kinds of fun and exciting projects. 

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 Crafting Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Crafting Club, we will be exploring all different crafts! Want to learn the basics of crochet? Make miniatures out of airdry clay? Use LEGOs to make prints? We’ll be trying it all in our Crafting Club!

 

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 TTRPG Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love playing games? Have you ever wanted to  try playing a Tabletop Role Playing Game, or TTRPG? Join us as we explore TTRPG's made for Tweens!

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

Mid-Week Sensory Break

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sometimes kids need a chance to just dive their hands into something new, forget about the demands of school, and create and build whatever their imagination inspires them to make!

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 "Teen" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to create your own norigae - a beautiful Korean pendant meant to serve as both an accessory and a good luck charm!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tween Master Chef

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all tween chefs! Join us as we learn how to cook up delicious treats using different kitchen appliances. In this cooking series tweens will take a dive into the world of food, and sharpen their cooking skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Kids Bingo Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a night of Bingo at the library! All ages will enjoy this activity with the chance to win a prize.

Please register the kids that will be attending. 

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

Doodle Hour: 3D Pens

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your art with 3D Pens! Let your creativity take over or use our templates to make something incredible! 

Parents must be present during the duration of the program. 

Grades 3-6.

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

Tween Anime Club: Game Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all anime fans! Join us monthly as we celebrate all things anime! 

This month we will be playing games!

Disclaimer(s)

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

Superb Science Shane - Muscles

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you wonder why things fall down and other things balance, or why water sometimes makes droplets and other times puddles? Why it’s foggy in the fall and winter but not usually in the summer?

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.   

CLOSED Spring Staff Development Day

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

Tween Anime Club - Studio Ghibli

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

We want to share anime with you! In this program we’ll be watching different anime each month to introduce you to some off the beaten path shows, and hopefully you'll find some new favorites. 

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

Little Bunnies, Big Smiles Photo Shoot (Session 1)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Capture the smiles this spring season! Join us for a special photo shoot at the library, complete with Easter and spring backdrops, and themed props. Families can take photos together or let little ones strike their best little bunny pose!

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.