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The World if Novelty Salt & Pepper Shakers on Tuesday, February 24th from 7-8:30pm at the Romeoville Branch

The World of Novelty Salt & Pepper Shakers

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 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

Event Details:

Join us as we learn about the World of Novelty Salt and Pepper Shakers. From the history of the Great Depression to modern times, salt and pepper shakers have taken many forms from Disney to United States presidents.

A Night at the Oscars: Academy Awards History

Wednesday, February 25, 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:

It’s time to get red-carpet-ready! We will be joined by Dr.

All Hail the Queen: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin with The McNary Experience

Thursday, February 26, 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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For one special night only, the Queen of Soul comes to Romeoville in this lively and passionate concert tribute to Aretha Franklin.

The Life of Aviator Bessie Coleman: Portrayed by Gigi Coleman

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 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

Event Details:

Bessie Coleman, portrayed by her great niece Gigi Coleman, shares her experiences leading her to becoming the first African American to earn her international pilot's license and the first black woman in the world to fly an airplane.

Resurrection Mary, Chicago’s Most Beloved Spirit: Presented by Ray Johnson

Monday, March 9, 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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Who is or was “Resurrection Mary” and what makes the Chicago version of this “Vanishing Hitchhiker” legend so special? Where did the story start? What are the facts? Are people still seeing Mary’s ghost today?

Irish Legends from Around the World with Terry Lynch

Monday, March 16, 2026 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

Event Details:

Terry Lynch, a true Son of Erin, shares enchanting folktales that capture the essence of fairies, banshees and leprechauns in all their glory.

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9 am		This event is in the "Adult" group Pinochle Club 9:30am–12:30pm Adult Romeoville Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required 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.	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.
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 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. 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 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 "Adult" group ESL Reading & Conversation Group 10:00am–12:00pm Adult Crest Hill Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Meeting Room C 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 Sit & Stay Fit 10:30am–11:30am Adult Crest Hill Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Stay and Play 10:30am–11:00am 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 Sensory Play & Explore, "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 "Adult" group Illinois Tollway's I-PASS On Demand 10:30am–2:00pm Adult Crest Hill This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Book Nook Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Event Details: The Illinois Tollway's I-PASS on Demand team will be on hand to offer full services from opening accounts and adding new license plates, to handing out		This event is in the "Adult" group ESL Reading & Conversation Group 10:00am–12:00pm Adult Crest Hill Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Meeting Room C 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 Gametime Hang and Play! 10:15am–10:45am 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: 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. 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. 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 From Harlots to Heroines: The History of Red Lipstick 10:30am–12:00pm 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: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required Event Details: "From Harlots to Heroines: The History of Red Lipstick" traces the bold, surprising journey of one of beauty’s most powerful symbols. 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Adult" group ESL Reading & Conversation Group 11:00am–12:00pm Adult Romeoville Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Meeting Room B 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group American Mahjong 12:30pm–2:30pm Adult Romeoville This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Event Details: Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong club where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts! What to Expect: 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.
1 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group Real Reads Book Club: The Dictionary People 1:30pm–3:00pm Adult Lockport 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 Event Details: This month’s book will be			This event is in the "Adult" group American Mahjong 1:30pm–3:30pm Adult Crest Hill Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required Event Details: Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating game of Mahjong? The library invites you to our open Mahjong club where you can learn, play, and have a great time with fellow enthusiasts! What to Expect: 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 Create & Sip: Watercolor Birds 1:30pm–3:30pm Adult Crest Hill Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required Event Details: In this month's "Create & Sip," learn to fly in watercolor at the Watercolor Birds tutorial session. 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.
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 "Teen" group Teen Volunteer Night 4:00pm–6:00pm Teen Lockport Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Lockport Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Registration Required Earn service hours attending Teen Volunteer Night (TVN)! Have a say in what goes on at your library and help library staff with fun activities and tasks while enjoying a tasty snack and meeting other teens. What books, video games, DVDs, CDs, magazines, comics, or mangas, do you think we need to have in your library? What kinds of events and activities would you like your library to offer? Come ready to share your thoughts on these questions, and bring your own! Attendance counts for 2 community service hours, so bring your sheets to be signed by staff. 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 "Teen" group Teen Exam Cram 4:00pm–7:00pm Teen Crest Hill Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Crest Hill Room: Meeting Room A/B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Registration Required Event Details: Need some motivation to study for finals? A calm environment to work on a group project? Visit the library for Teen Exam Cram! Have a snack and study to finish the school year strong! Disclaimer(s) This program is intended for grades 6-12.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group Adult & Teen Craft: Star Wars Terrariums 6:30pm–8:00pm Adult, Teen Romeoville Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult, Teen Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Star Wars Day at the Romeoville Branch Library by creating your very own terrarium! We'll supply paint, markers, minifigures, plants and terrarium containers so you can decorate, inside and out. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Adult" group Hooks, Needles, & More 6:30pm–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: 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 Pokemon Club 6:00pm–8:00pm Children Crest Hill This event is in the "Children" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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!	This event is in the "Children" group After Hours Crew Night! - ZOMBIES! 🧟 6:30pm–8:30pm 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: Tweens Program Type: Children Registration Required Event Details: Looking for an awesome way to spend Friday Nights with friends? At After Hours Crew Nights we will play games, solve puzzles, watch movies and more! Each event we will try something different. 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 Sourcebooks Book Buzz 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Romeoville Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult Registration Required Event Details: Looking for new books to read this summer? Disclaimer(s) 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group Adults & Teens: Therapy Dogs at The Library 7:00pm–8:00pm Adult, Teen Romeoville Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Teen" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Romeoville Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Adult, Teen Registration Required Event Details: Dogs in the Library?! Yes, you read that correctly. We have partnered with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs to bring mental and emotional well-being to you! Expertly trained and certified therapy dogs often serve as a comforting presence. Disclaimer(s) 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.

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