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1990 Plainfield, Joliet, Crest Hill Tornado Reflections

1990 Plainfield, Joliet, Crest Hill Tornado: Reflections on a Storm

Thursday, February 12, 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:

A devastating EF-5 tornado ripped through Plainfield, Joliet and Crest Hill the afternoon of August 28, 1990 killing 29 people, seriously wounding over 300 and causing over 165 million dollars’ worth of damage.

Lucille Ball

"Lucille Ball" Portrayed by Leslie Goddard

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Romeoville
Library Branch: Romeoville
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing.

Plant Care 101

Plant Care 101 with Plant Parenthood, LLC

Wednesday, February 18, 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:

Join us in learning about plants and how to care for them through a demonstration presented by Plant Parenthood LLC. 

Fated Mates POdcast

Fated Mates Podcast: Talking Romance Novels and Trends

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at Lockport
Library Branch: Lockport
Room: Meeting Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love is in the air — and on the page! Join us for a special morning with Jennifer Prokop, one of the fabulous hosts of the hit podcast Fated Mates.

A Night at the Oscars

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.

aretha franklin

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
Event Details:

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

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