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Candy House Creations (PM Session 2)

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23

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.   

Adult & Teen Board Game Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Have a fun night out playing board games from our library collection, or bring your own favorites! This program is open to teens and adults. Whether you are registering as an individual, or group, all 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.   

Hang & Play

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

"Hang and Play" in our toddler area & Childrens 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.

Beginning Crochet

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Want to learn how to crochet? Join master crafter Catherine Suchy for a morning of basic crochet stiches, tips and techniques. Basic pattern reading and crochet symbols will be addressed.

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.   

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: 6
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.   

Candy House Creations

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Decorate your very own candy house with graham crackers, icing, and all of the toppings! 

This program is open to children of all ages. 

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.   

Teen De-Stress for Finals

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Are finals stressing you out? Have you been locked away studying every day? Come join us at the Lockport Library to destress and take your mind of those grueling tests.

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.   

Candy House Creations

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Decorate your very own candy house with graham crackers, icing, and all of the toppings! 

This program is open to children of all ages. 

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.   

Candy House Creations

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Decorate your very own candy house with graham crackers, icing, and all of the toppings! 

This program is open to children of all ages. 

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.   

Behind the Scenes: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation with Dr. Kelli Marshall

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

Set in the Chicago suburbs, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) follows the Griswold family as they attempt to create the perfect traditional Christmas celebration.

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.   

Candy House Creations

6:45pm - 7:30pm
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Decorate your very own candy house with graham crackers, icing, and all of the toppings! 

This program is open to children of all ages. 

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.   

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?

Scrabble Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for Scrabble Club! New members are encouraged to join. Whether you play for fun or for the challenge, come enjoy some classic wordplay. All skill levels are welcome. The library will provide Scrabble boards and dictionaries.

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.   

Joy & Happiness, Smiling from the Inside Out: Living Over 50

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Joy & Happiness: Living Over 50 (It's a New You: Six-Month Series)

Disclaimer(s)

Attendees must be 21 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.   

Tween Hang Out

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Event Details:

Hang out, chill, and discover at our Tween Hang Out—where the library becomes your ultimate hangout spot!

Computer Class: Google Workspace

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This class gives a general overview of the most used features and applications in Google
Workspace which includes but is not limited to Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Meet, Drive, Docs,

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: Snowflake Puzzle Ornament

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adult, Teen
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Visit the library to create a one-of-a-kind snowflake ornament with recycled puzzle pieces. 

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.   

ESL Reading & Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adult
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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?

Teen Video Game Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a fun time playing video games at the Lockport Library. Test your speed with Mario Kart, compete with your skills in Super Smash Brothers, have a relaxing time with Nintendo Switch Sports, or enjoy a number of other games!

Tween Book Club: Measuring Up

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Come and chat about this heartwarming tale, Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte! Join other young readers for a thoughtful discussion about what you like and dislike about this book. All opinions are welcome!

Bird Feeding Basics

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Join a certified bird feeding expert to learn everything you need to know to start or enhance your bird feeding (and watching) hobby!

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 Paint and Sip: Musicals

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Celebrate all your favorite teen friendly musicals as you paint and sip juice. Your choice of painting themes are Wicked, Mean Girls, Hamilton, Hadestown, Beetlejuice, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Six, and Little Shop of Horrors.

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 & Explore

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
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.