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Duffy Hudson Presents "A Christmas Carol"

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room A at Romeoville

Library Branch: Romeoville

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Adult, Teen

Registration Required

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The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come are characters we have come to love and welcome into our homes and hearts each Holiday Season.

Winter Beer Tasting

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

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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Three cheers for Winter Beer! We welcome award-winning home craft beer brewer Scott Pointon for a fun evening of sampling and learning about several winter specialty beers.

Storytime with Santa

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill

Library Branch: Crest Hill

Room: Meeting Room A/B

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Children

Registration Required

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Join us for a magical morning as Santa reads 'Twilight: A Reindeer Story' by Adam Woodworth. Let Santa's enchanting voice transport you to a wintry world filled with wonder and heartwarming lessons.

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

Event Details:

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.

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9 am		This event is in the "Children" group Little Artists - Picasso 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: Children Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Calling all Little Artists! If your preschooler loves painting with brushes or fingers, this morning art class is for them. Each week will feature a different famous artist and art mediums like watercolors, clay, and paper art. Ages 3-5. 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 Sensory Play & Explore 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 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.	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 Little Artists - Picasso 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: Children Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Calling all Little Artists! If your preschooler loves painting with brushes or fingers, this morning art class is for them. Each week will feature a different famous artist and art mediums like watercolors, clay, and paper art. Ages 3-5. 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 Stay & 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 Little Artists, "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 Preschool Storytime 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: 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. 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 & 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 Preschool 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time 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: Journey into a world of imagination with Toddler Time! Colorful storytelling, interactive activities, and delightful rhymes will foster a love for books and learning. 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 Stay & 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 Toddler Time, "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.
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2 pm						This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–4:00pm 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Drop In Fridays! 3:30pm–4:15pm 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: 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group DIY Crafternoons - Footprint Sand Art 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: Spend the afternoon making something from scratch! Join us as we use crafting tools to and our own imagination to create a take home craft project that you can be proud of! 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Costume Workshop 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Learn about the basics of costuming and how to make a fun and easy costume mask for the upcoming spooky season! Skill level and knowledge doesn't matter, as long as you come in enthusiastic about costumes or crafting. 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 Hooks, Needles, & More 6:30pm–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: Bring your needlework, or other craft projects, and sit back and enjoy chatting and sharing skills with other "crafters." Registration preferred, but not required.	This event is in the "Children" group Superb Science Shane - Solutions and Concentration 6:30pm–7:15pm 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: Do you wonder why things fall down and other things balance, or why water sometimes makes droplets and other times puddles? Why it’s foggy in the fall and winter but not usually in the summer? 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.
7 pm		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: Quiet Reading Room 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group AI: ChatGPT & Beyond with Mike Gershbein 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult, Teen Registration Required Event Details: ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence products have seemingly arisen from nowhere and are taking the world by storm. 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.

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