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Love Yourself Loudly: The Magic of Being Real

Love Yourself Loudly: The Magic of Being Real

Monday, February 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
Event Details:

Celebrate the season of love with a cozy night of reflection, conversation, and community.

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. 

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.

Bessie Coleman

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.

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