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Holiday Open House with Santa & Mrs. Claus

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 931
Event Details:

Join us for a magical Holiday Party extravaganza that promises festive fun for the entire family! Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a special appearance, ready to spread joy and take photos with all the little ones.

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.

Pokemon Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children

Gotta catch ‘em all? You can find ‘em at our Pokémon® Club! Players can bring 60 cards to play, as well as a Nintendo® DS/3DS/Switch to do battle electronically. Open to all skill levels. Ages 8 and up.

Yu-Gi-Oh fans are welcome!

Teen Craft: Puzzle Piece Picture Frame

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen
Crest Hill
Registration
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Visit the library to make a beautiful puzzle piece picture frame. A perfect holiday gift.

This program is intended to Grades 7-12.

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 A/B
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?

Computer Class: Internet & Email Basics

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us as we walk through the basics of the Internet and Email. We will talk about the different internet browsers, how to search, how to create an email account, and how to navigate your email inbox. 

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 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!

TWEEN Read the World Book Club - Japan

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Keep the reading and world travels going as we head to Tokyo, Japan!  

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 Holiday Party: Living Over 50

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 107
Event Details:

Adult Holiday Party: Living Over 50

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.   

Paint & Sip: Holiday Spirit

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate the winter holidays and learn about the tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve. Enjoy a glass of wine along with light refreshments while creating your own spooky but seasonal "holiday spirit" decoration. 

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.   

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?

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 Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for Teen Dungeons & Dragons at Lockport! This month, we will begin a new journey, so be prepared to jump right into character discussion and some action!

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.   

The Joys of Natural Dye

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: 71
Event Details:

Learn all about yarn and natural yarn dyeing with Caitlin Nault, owner of Botanic Fiber Shoppe.

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.

Pinochle Club

9:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.   

iCash with Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs

9:30am - 3:00pm
Adult
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Book Nook
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

Learn about iCash, the Unclaimed Property division of the Illinois State Treasurer's Office, that connects people with their unclaimed pr

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?

Candy House Creation

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.   

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: 14

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.   

Tuesday Morning Book Club: Much Ado About Nada

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adult
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Event Details:

This month's book will be Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin. Copies of this book will be available a

Candy House Creation

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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)

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 Creation

4:45pm - 5:15pm
Children
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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)

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 Creation

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Lockport
Registration
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.   

Family Trivia Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Children, Teen
Romeoville
Registration
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Engage in friendly competition and test your wits with a variety of exciting trivia challenges that span literature, history, science, and more.

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.