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Holiday Party

Over 50 Adult Holiday Party

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Romeoville Branch at Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Romeoville Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Over 50 Adult Holiday Party. Join us for a night of music and fun. Paula Williams is back to entertain us with her beautiful singing voice. We'll play holiday games in-between singing along and dancing. Light refreshments will be served.

a Christmas carol program

Duffy Hudson Presents "A Christmas Carol"

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come are characters we have come to love and welcome into our homes and hearts each Holiday Season.

Winter Beer Tasting

Winter Beer Tasting

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Three cheers for Winter Beer! We welcome award-winning home craft beer brewer Scott Pointon for a fun evening of sampling and learning about several winter specialty beers.

Storytime with Santa

Storytime with Santa

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a magical morning as Santa reads 'Twilight: A Reindeer Story' by Adam Woodworth. Let Santa's enchanting voice transport you to a wintry world filled with wonder and heartwarming lessons.

Wintertime Skin Care

Wintertime Skin Care

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Combat the winter blues with some self care. Take a moment to learn how to rest your skin during the cold winter months.

Holiday Witches

Holiday Witches: Folklore and Seasonal Traditions from Ireland, The UK and Beyond

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the magic of the season with a twist of witchcraft and wonder!  This lecture explores the full calendar year of holidays where witches and other strange creatures are celebrated, reviled, or feared.  From quirky, kind-hearted w

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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.   

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.

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.

Tails & Tales Storytime - Crocodile

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start your week with stories that have a bite with this furry, scaled or finned storytime!  We will tell animal stories and learn some amazing animal facts and enjoy a video to see our animal in motion.

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.   

Music in Motion

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required

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.   

Stay and Play

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

After Music in Motion, "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.

Real Reads Book Club: The Swans of Harlem

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adult
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

This month’s book will be The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation

Teen Volunteer Night

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required

Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snack and meeting other teens. 

What books, video games, DVDs, CDs, magazines, comics, or mangas, do you think we need to have in your library? What kinds of events and activities would you like your library to offer?

Come ready to share your thoughts on these questions, and bring your own!

Attendance counts for 2 community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed by staff.

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.

Little Artists - Kintsugi

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Little Artists! If your preschooler loves painting with brushes or fingers, this morning art class is for them. Each week will feature a different famous artist and art mediums like watercolors, clay, and paper art. Ages 3-5.

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.   

Little Artists - Kintsugi

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

Calling all Little Artists! If your preschooler loves painting with brushes or fingers, this morning art class is for them. Each week will feature a different famous artist and art mediums like watercolors, clay, and paper art. Ages 3-5.

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.   

Stay and Play

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

After Little Artists, "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.

DIY Crafternoons - Glue Art Hearts

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.   

Teen Tasters: Tea Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted the classic tea party experience, but didn't know where to start? Maybe you saw that tea lady on TikTok and want to know what it's like!

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.

Romance Trivia

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

Are you a romance expert? From swoon-worthy novels and beloved rom-coms to reality dating drama and Valentine's Day, this trivia night will put your knowledge of all things love to the test!

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees must be 18 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.   

Sensory Play and Explore

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
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.   

Preschool Storytime

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

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 and Play

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

After Preschool Storytime, "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.

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.   

Hooks, Needles, & More

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adult
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your needlework, or other craft projects, and sit back and enjoy chatting and sharing skills with other "crafters." Registration preferred, but not required.

Music in Motion

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.   

Toddler Time

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

Journey into a world of imagination with Toddler Time! Colorful storytelling, interactive activities, and delightful rhymes will foster a love for books and learning.

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 and Play

10:45am–11:15am
Children
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Department
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.

Superb Science Shane

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.   

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.