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Nikola Tesla The Master of Lightning Performance by Duffy Hudson Thursday April 23rd 7 PM to 8:30 PM Lockport Branch

"Nikola Tesla: The Master of Lightning" Performance by Duffy Hudson

Thursday, April 23, 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:

Duffy Hudson, accomplished Broadway and film actor, will bring Nikola Tesla to life in this "electrifying" one-man show.

Women for All Seasons: Six Chicago women who changed the world with Clarence Goodman Saturday April 25th 2 PM to 3:30 PM Lockport Branch

Women for All Seasons: Six Chicago Women Who Changed the World with Clarence Goodman

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many women from Chicago's past have contributed mightily to the advancement of humankind.

Family Magic Show, Monday, April 27th, 5-6pm, Crest Hill Branch

Duffy Hudson's Family Magic Show

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson, as his magical alter ego Johnny Valentine, will perform mind-boggling feats of magic.

Duffy Hudson as Edgar Allan Poe on Monday, April 27th, 2026 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Crest Hill Branch

Duffy Hudson as Edgar Allan Poe

Monday, April 27, 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:

Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson brings his talent and fascination for Edgar Allan Poe to life in this unique one-man play.

Therapy Dogs at the Library!

Therapy Dogs at The Library!

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill
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! 

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

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite at Lockport
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!

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Friends Of The Library Meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Friends of the Library
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Memorial Day

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

Friends Of The Library Meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Friends of the Library
Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Independence Day

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

Lockport Branch - Comicopolis Setup

All Day
Lockport
Closing
Branches:
Lockport
Description:

The Lockport Branch will be closed to set up for Comicopolis on Saturday, July 18th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Friends Of The Library Meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Friends of the Library
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

CLOSED Fall Staff Development Day

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

Friends Of The Library Meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Friends of the Library
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

CLOSED Fall Staff Development Day

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

Crest Hill Branch - Fall Fest Setup

All Day
Crest Hill
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill
Description:

The Crest Hill Branch will be closed to set up for Fall Fest on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 am - 4:00 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Friends Of The Library Meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Friends of the Library
Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Friends Of The Library Meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Friends of the Library
Crest Hill
Library Branch: Crest Hill
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Friends Of The Library Meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Friends of the Library
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Veteran's Day

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

Friends Of The Library Meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Friends of the Library
Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library

Thanksgiving Day

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

Christmas Eve

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

Christmas Day

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

New Year's Eve - Closing at 5:00 pm

5:00pm–9:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Crest Hill, Lockport, Romeoville

New Year's Day

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

Easter

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

Memorial Day

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

Independence Day

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

Veteran's Day

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