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Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s Most Beloved Spirit

Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s Most Beloved Spirit: Presented by Ray Johnson

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 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:

Who is or was “Resurrection Mary” and what makes the Chicago version of this “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend so special? Where did the story start? What are the facts? Are people still seeing Mary’s ghost today?

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Irish Legends from Around the World with Terry Lynch

Monday, March 16, 2026 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:

Terry Lynch, a true Son of Erin, shares enchanting folktales that capture the essence of fairies, banshees and leprechauns in all their glory. 

From The Ashes: The Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Wednesday, March 18th. 7:00-8:30PM. Crest Hill Branch.

From the Ashes: The Great Chicago Fire of 1871

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 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:

On October 8, 1871 a fire broke out inside a barn on Chicago's southwest side.

Resume Writing Workshop. Thursday March 19th 6:30-8:30 PM. Crest Hill Branch.

Resume Writing Workshop

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Lab at Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform your resume into a powerful tool and learn different resume formats with a career professional from JJC’s Career Services.

The Basics of Wills & Trusts. Wednesday March 25th 7:00-8:30PM

The Basics of Wills and Trusts

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 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:

What’s the difference between a will and a trust? Should you have one or the other, or both? Come learn the basics of how to pass your assets, including your home, to your heirs with the least fuss. You will also learn:

Mushrooms

Edible Mushrooms of Illinois with Liz Weinstein

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation is perfect for those wanting to learn more about the fabulous world of fungi and how to forage wild edible mushrooms in Illinois. We’ll cover mushroom basics, such as learning about mu

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Teen Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This session, we will continue to play as a group, so be prepared to jump right in!

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.

Teen Art Club: Van Gogh Mini Masterpieces

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate your love of art in this monthly club just for teens! Register to attend and get creative with other teens. This month we will be making mini paintings inspired by Van Gogh to celebrate the artist's birthday, March 30, 1853. 

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.

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.

Teen Origami & Anime Night

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun night of crafts and a show! During this event, come in and learn how to craft some origami while watching some of your favorite anime.

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.

Irish Legends from Around the World with Terry Lynch

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

Terry Lynch, a true Son of Erin, shares enchanting folktales that capture the essence of fairies, banshees and leprechauns in all their glory. 

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.   

Teen Tasters: KPop Demon Hunters

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try some tasty Korean snacks at the Crest Hill branch! Some featured in the hit Netflix movie "Kpop Demon Hunters!"

This program is intended for grades 6-12.  Please let us know if you have any allergies. 

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.

Teen Art Night: KPOP Demon Hunters Phone Charm

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Lockport
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.

Teen Volunteer Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
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)

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 program is intended for grades 6-12.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
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. 

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.

Adult Craft: Embroidered Canvas

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

Unwind and get creative at the library! In this hands-on craft session, you’ll explore the art of combining embroidery and painting to design your own mixed-media canvas.

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.   

CLOSED Spring Staff Development Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

Teen Volunteer Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
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.

Family Paint & Sip - Rainbow Spring Dandelion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once a month come and take a load off with the whole family!
Grab a table, grab a cup, and sit down and enjoy some family time creating art together!

Celebrate the start of spring (March 20th) with this rainbow dandelion! 

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.   

Adult & Teen: History of Women in Pro Wrestling

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Teen
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the Man Becky Lynch to the Queen of the Ring Mildred Burke women have has a long and often dark history in the industry of professional wrestling.

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.   

Teen Gaming

3:00pm–4:15pm
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.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is intended for grades 6-12.

El Mago Magic Show

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special bilingual magic show with the one and only El Mago! 

¡Acompáñenos a un espectáculo de magia especial presentado en inglés y español con el incomparable El Mago!

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.   

Easter

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

Teen Volunteer Night

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
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.

Community Poet-Tree Workshop

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

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Crest Hill Branch presents the Community Poet-Tree Workshop, led by local poet Kyle Churney. Learn tips and strategies to inspire creativity and prompt

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 & Teen Craft: Book Keychains

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adult, Teen
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Combine your love of reading with your love of crafting by making your very own tiny book keychain!

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.   

Teen Bingo Night: Pokémon

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

Are you a huge fan of Pokémon? Have you caught them all yet? Come test out your knowledge and luck with Pokémon Bingo! Everyone has a chance to win, no matter your skill as a trainer or the number of Pokémon in your possession.

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.

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 11th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

STEM Fest 2026

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

Science is Awesome!

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

Crosstown Exotics Traveling Reptile and Bug Show at STEM Fest

10:15am–4:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Romeoville Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
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.