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Illinois Prison Project: Hope, Compassion, and Humanity

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Presented by the Illinois Prison Project this program examines the narrative that feeds negative societal beliefs about incarcerated people and the discrimination they face within the legal syste

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.   

Preschool Storytime

9:15am - 9:45am
Children
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Preschool Craft

9:45am - 10:15am
Children
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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. 

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: 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.

American Mahjong Club

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: 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.   

Tween Night: Gaming!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Calling all tweens! Let's level up at game night! Hang out with other tweens as we play games. Bring your Switch™ and battle your friends, or play ours in a tournament style. We will have our board games available, too! 

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.   

Adult Dungeons & Dragons 5e

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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:

Play your character - enjoy the adventure! Join DM Katie as she leads you through an adventure out of 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons (DnD and also by D&D).

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.   

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
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.

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?

Toddler Time

9:15am - 9:45am
Children
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
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.

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 & Play

9:45am - 10:15am
Children
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Toddler Time, Stay & 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.

Bilingual Storytime

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

Stay & Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Toddler Time, Stay & Play with us! Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary.

All ages with a caregiver.

LEGO® Master Builders Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
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 that we will display in the library! 

This program is intended for children of all ages.

Music in Motion

9:15am - 9:45am
Children
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children

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.

Stay & Play

9:45am - 10:15am
Children
Crest Hill
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.

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?

Music in Motion

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children

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.

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: 18

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.   

Stay & Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Crest Hill
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.

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: 19
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?

Sensory Play & Explore

9:15am - 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: 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.

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
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
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.

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 & Play

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

After Toddler Time, Stay & 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.