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STEM Fest 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Romeoville Branch at Romeoville
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

Crosstown Exotics Traveling Reptile and Bug Show at STEM Fest

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:15am - 4:00pm
Romeoville Branch at Romeoville
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.
 

Flying Fox

We Bring the Zoo to You! presented by the Flying Fox Conservation Fund

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Flying Fox

We Bring the Zoo to You! presented by the Flying Fox Conservation Fund

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Flying Fox

We Bring the Zoo to You! presented by the Flying Fox Conservation Fund

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

Flying Fox

We Bring the Zoo to You! presented by the Flying Fox Conservation Fund

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Event Details:

Learn about unique creatures from around the world with our friends from Flying Fox Conservation Fund. This amazing program will include live animals from mammals, reptiles, and birds.

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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 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.

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.

Therapy Dogs at The Library!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to relieve some stress? Visit the library to meet and socialize with Kali the Dog and her friends! This event is fun for all ages! 

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.   

Up to the Highest Height! - Fly a Kite Day at Westside Park

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Lockport
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer is almost here, so let's take this moment to take a breath and take advantage of the warming weather!

Abraham Lincoln in Song with Chris Vallillo

2:30pm–4:00pm
Adult
Lockport
Registration Required
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

The life of Abraham Lincoln spanned a period of change, growth and struggle in our young nation, and the music of his era characterizes these remarkable times.

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.   

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
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.   

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 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.

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

11:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
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.   

Real Reads Book Club: The Dictionary People

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

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.

Blank Slate

5:00pm–5:45pm
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:

Unleash Your Creativity at Blank Slate!

A Creative Space for Kids

Is your child an aspiring artist? Do they love to experiment with different art styles? Then this is the perfect program for them!

What’s Blank Slate?

Adult & Teen Craft: Star Wars Terrariums

6:30pm–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:

Celebrate Star Wars Day at the Romeoville Branch Library by creating your very own terrarium! We'll supply paint, markers, minifigures, plants and terrarium containers so you can decorate, inside and out.

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.   

Pinochle Club

9:30am–12:30pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
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.   

Hang & Play

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Hang and Play" in our program room. 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.

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.   

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
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.   

Sit & Stay Fit

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

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.   

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.   

Stay and Play

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

After Sensory Play & Explore, "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.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Prom

10:30am–12:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration Required
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to dance the morning away with your little ones! Enjoy kid-friendly music, bubbles, sparkling lights, a special photo opportunity, and light refreshments. Your fanciest outfits are encouraged, but not required. 

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.   

Illinois Tollway's I-PASS On Demand

10:30am–2:00pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Book Nook
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

The Illinois Tollway's I-PASS on Demand team will be on hand to offer full services from opening accounts and adding new license plates, to handing out

American Mahjong

12:30pm–2:30pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration Required
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
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)

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.   

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.

Sourcebooks Book Buzz

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

Looking for new books to read this summer?

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.