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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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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 Tails & Tales Storytime - Puffin 9:30am–10:00am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Start your week with stories that have a bite with this furry, scaled or finned storytime! We will tell animal stories and learn some amazing animal facts and enjoy a video to see our animal in motion. 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 Little Artists - McKee 9:30am–10:00am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: 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. Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate. 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 and Explore 9:30am–10:00am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: 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 Music in Motion 10:15am–10:45am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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. This event is in the "Children" group Stay and Play 10:45am–11:15am Children Lockport This event is in the "Children" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Department Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Children Event Details: After Music in Motion, "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 Little Artists - McKee 10:15am–10:45am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: 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. Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate. 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Department 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Department 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. 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 Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Department 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 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 and Play 10:45am–11:15am Children Lockport This event is in the "Children" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Department 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Gametime Hang and Play! 10:15am–10:45am Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Looking for some fun on a Friday morning! 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 and Play 10:45am–11:15am Children Lockport This event is in the "Children" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Department Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Event Details: After Gametime!, "Stay and Play" in our toddler area. Make new friends and meet other families from the Community! No registration necessary. All ages invited.
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1 pm						This event is in the "Children" group Throwback Craft Drop In 1:00pm–1:45pm Children Lockport This event is in the "Children" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Children Event Details: Maybe you missed painting a watercolor octopus during Summer Reading or doing some weaving in Crafternoons... now is your chance to turn back the clock and do that craft you may have missed or would love to do all over again.
2 pm
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 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group DIY Crafternoons - Sugar Cube Igloo! 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Let's craft together with all kinds of materials. We'll paint, glue and bead all kinds of fun and exciting projects. 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. Patrons arriving more than 15 minutes after the program start time will lose their seat and/or not be able to participate. 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 Mid-Week Sensory Break 4:00pm–4:45pm Children Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Sometimes kids need a chance to just dive their hands into something new, forget about the demands of school, and create and build whatever their imagination inspires them to make! 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Escape Room: Stranger Things 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Discover powerful secrets and find the key to stopping the Demo-Gorgon with the help of various clues from Stranger Things. 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group You Can Brew It: Mead 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required Event Details: You may have heard of people home-brewing beer, but have you ever considered home-brewing mead? Mead is a type of wine made by fermenting honey, water, and other ingredients. 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group Computer Class: Media Literacy 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required Event Details: "Media literacy is an expanded conceptualization of literacy that includes the ability to access and analyze media messages as well as create, reflect, and take action, using the power of information and communication to make a difference in the w 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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