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Wintertime Skin Care

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 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

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Combat the winter blues with some self care. Take a moment to learn how to rest your skin during the cold winter months.

Holiday Witches: Folklore and Seasonal Traditions from Ireland, The UK and Beyond

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill

Library Branch: Crest Hill

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Adult, Teen

Registration Required

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Celebrate the magic of the season with a twist of witchcraft and wonder! This lecture explores the full calendar year of holidays where witches and other strange creatures are celebrated, reviled, or feared. From quirky, kind-hearted w

History and Influence of Illinois on the Music Scene

Tuesday, January 6, 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

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Interested in learning about the rich musical culture Illinois has to offer? Join Ron Romero, CEO and founder of Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 for an engaging presentation where he explores the music scene that shaped Illinois.

Artemis: Returning to the Moon with Michelle Nichols

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room A/B at Lockport

Library Branch: Lockport

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Adult

Registration Required

Event Details:

It's been over 50 years since humans have visited the Moon, but that could soon change!

"The Making of I Love Lucy" with Todd Hunt

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room A at Romeoville

Library Branch: Romeoville

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult

Registration Required

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Journey back to the golden age of television with historian and humorist Todd Hunt to learn how the classic TV show, "I Love Lucy" was created.

Versiti Blood Drive

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room A at Romeoville

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Library Branch: Romeoville

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Adult

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Give back this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

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9 am	This event is in the "Children" group Messy Mondays 9:30am–10:15am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: It's Back! INDOORS Messy Monday! 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time 9:30am–10:00am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Registration Required Journey into a world of imagination with Toddler Time! Colorful storytelling, interactive activities, and delightful rhymes will foster a love for books and learning. This engaging program is specifically designed to spark curiosity and creativity in your child. 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.		This event is in the "Children" group Music in Motion 9:30am–10:00am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Registration Required 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Children" group Stay and Play 10:15am–10:45am Children Lockport This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Event Details: After Messy Mondays, "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.	This event is in the "Children" group Animal Crackers Arts & Crafts - Puppy Dog Collage 10:15am–10:45am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Do you love arts and crafts? Do you love animals? This is the program for you! 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. This event is in the "Children" group Animal Crackers Arts & Crafts - Puppy Dog Collage 10:45am–11:15am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Do you love arts and crafts? Do you love animals? This is the program for you! 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.	This event is in the "Children" group DUE TO TODAY WEATHER THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD INSIDE THE LIBRARY. Preschool Storytime at Central Square 10:00am–10:30am Children Lockport Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Offsite Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Join us for adventure at Preschool Storytime. Designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of reading, our interactive program blends stories, songs, and fun activities while creating an engaging learning experience for children ages 3-5. This event is in the "Children" group Cook a Book 10:30am–11:00am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Cook-a-Book, a delicious program for all young bookworms and budding chefs. Stories and snacks come together for a fun-filled adventure. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Sensory Storytime - How To Be a Good Neighbor 10:15am–10:45am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Does your little love listening to stories? Do they sometimes struggle to focus in a traditional story time setting? Try our new program Sensory Story Time! 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. This event is in the "Adult" group Computer Class: Microsoft Word Basics 10:30am–12:00pm Adult Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required In this introductory class learn how to use copy-and-paste, spellcheck, and format a document to look its best! This class requires basic computer skills and minimal experience with Microsoft Office. 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 event is in the "Children" group Stay and Play 10:45am–11:15am Children Lockport This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Event Details: After Sensory Storytime, "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.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group Stay and Play 11:15am–11:45am Children Lockport This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Lockport Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Event Details: After Animal Crackers Arts & Crafts, "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.	This event is in the "Children" group Stay and Play 11:00am–11:30am Children Lockport This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Event Details: After Preschool Story Craft, "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.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group Books & Blockbusters: The Help 1:00pm–4:00pm Adult Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required Event Details: After watching a movie made from a book, do you ever ask yourself: was that as good as the book? Or, did they make the right casting choices, and if not, who would you have chosen to play those characters? 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.
2 pm					This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Drop In Fridays! 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Lockport This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Family Board Games Drop In 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Lockport This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Event Details: Let's play a game together! 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. This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group Adult & Teen Craft: 8-Bit Owl Keychain 2:00pm–3:30pm Adult, Teen Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult, Teen Registration Required Event Details: Take a step back in time and go retro with this 8-bit style 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.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Level Up Your Trash! - Comic Book Collage 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever looked at the item you're about to put in the garbage or recycling and thought to yourself "surely this has more life left in it, I wonder what else I could use it for?" If you have, then this is the program for you! 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.	This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Origami & Anime Night 4:00pm–6:00pm Teen Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B 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.
5 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Level Up: Family BREAKOUT! 5:45pm–6:15pm Adult, Children, Teen Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen Registration Required Event Details: Love a good challenge? How are you with puzzles, riddles and locks? Stop by Lockport Branch and try your hand at an ESCAPE ROOM! You'll get 1/2 hour to escape by solving 5 puzzles of varying difficulty! 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–8:00pm Teen Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.			This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Level Up: Family BREAKOUT! 6:30pm–7:00pm Adult, Children, Teen Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Adult, Children, Teen Registration Required Event Details: Love a good challenge? How are you with puzzles, riddles and locks? Stop by Lockport Branch and try your hand at an ESCAPE ROOM! You'll get 1/2 hour to escape by solving 5 puzzles of varying difficulty! 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group BLOOM Lockport: Composting & Rain Barrel Basics 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required Event Details: The library is happy to partner with BLOOM Lockport for their quarterly meeting, where they will be discussing the basics of composting and rain barrels. This event is in the "Adult" group ESL Reading & Conversation Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Computer Lab 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.	This event is in the "Children" group TWEEN D & D!! 7:00pm–8:30pm Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Do you like magic and mystery? Interested in roguish villains or fiendish fairies? Dream of quests to find the Queendom's crown or slay the dragon? Then why don't we tell a story about all of that together! 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 event is in the "Adult" group Literature & Libations: Speed Date Great Books 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy conversations about literature while enjoying some samples of wine and light hors d'oeuvres! Attendees will be able to freely move throughout the event to hear about engaging books the library has to offer. 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.

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