Romeoville, Illinois
Upcoming events from White Oak Library District in Romeoville, Lockport, and Crest Hill.
161 upcoming events
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute interactive program (9:15–9:45 AM on November 12, 2026, at Meeting Room A/B Crest Hill) where children ages 3–5 and their accompanying adults enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Registration is required, and drop-offs are not permitted.
Toddler Time is a 30-minute program (9:30–10:00 AM on November 12, 2026, at the Children's Program Room in Romeoville) where children and accompanying adults read 2-3 books and sing a couple of songs together. It is for ages 1-3 with a caregiver, and registration is required with no drop-offs permitted.
On November 12, 2026, from 9:45 to 10:15 AM at the Children's Program Room in Crest Hill, kids ages 0–12 can make a simple craft together with an accompanying adult after Preschool Storytime. Registration is required, and drop-offs are not permitted.
Toddler Time Craft is a 30-minute program held November 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in Romeoville, where children and accompanying adults complete a simple craft after a Toddler Time Storytime. It is open to ages 0-12, requires advance registration due to limited space, and does not permit drop-offs.
"Toddler Time" is a 30-minute program (10:15–10:45 AM on November 12, 2026) at the Children's Program Room in Lockport, where children ages 0–12 attend with an accompanying adult for storytelling, interactive activities, and rhymes. Registration is required, and drop-offs are not permitted.
"Music in Motion" is a 30-minute program at Crest Hill's Meeting Room A/B on November 12, 2026, where children and accompanying adults sing, dance, and explore instruments together. It is for ages 0-12, requires registration, and does not allow drop-offs.
"Stay and Play" is a 30-minute program (10:45–11:15 AM on November 12, 2026) at the Children's Department in Lockport where children and accompanying adults play together in the toddler area, with no drop-offs allowed. It is open to children ages 0–12 and requires no registration.
At the Children's Program Room in Romeoville on November 12, 2026, children aged 0–12 and accompanying adults can take part in a 30-minute sensory play session (11:00–11:30 AM) with textures, colors, and interactive activities, requiring registration and adult participation, with drop-offs not permitted. The description specifies ages 5 and under with a caregiver.
Stay & Play is a 30-minute drop-in program on November 12, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM in the Children's Program Room at Crest Hill, where children ages 0-12 attend with an accompanying adult and families can meet others in the community. No registration is required, and drop-offs are not permitted.
An open American Mahjong club at the Crest Hill library on November 12, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, where adults 18 and older can learn and play the game, with cards and tiles provided and registration required in advance. The session is welcoming to all experience levels and offers a chance to meet other players.
At this one-hour "Doodle Hour" session on November 12, 2026, children aged 5-13 (the description also says ages 8-12) and their accompanying adults build art with 3D pens, either freely or using templates, at the Romeoville Children's Program Room. Registration is required, and parents must stay for the full program with no drop-offs.
At this one-hour Green Kids Club session on November 12, 2026, children ages 5 to 13 can paint mini pumpkins in the Children's Program Room at Crest Hill, part of a club focused on gardening, ecosystems, and sustainability. Registration is required and late arrivals more than 15 minutes after the start may lose their seat.
In this 90-minute program, participants aged 13 and up learn about the tradition of Hawaiian lei-making through a brief introduction and then create their own lei using the "kui lei" method with imitation flowers. Registration is required, and late arrivals beyond 15 minutes will forfeit their seat.
Steve Darnall leads a 90-minute program on November 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Meeting Room A/B at Lockport, exploring how radio covered and supported Americans during World War II through news clips, presidential speeches, entertainment, and morale-boosting broadcasts. The event is for ages 13 and up and requires registration due to limited space.
On November 13, 2026, from 9:15 to 11:15 AM at the Children's Program Room in Crest Hill, children aged 0–12 and their accompanying adults can drop in to hang out, play, and meet other families, with no registration needed and no drop-offs allowed.
At the Children's Program Room in Romeoville on November 13, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, children ages 0-12 and their accompanying adults explore construction and build skills through play with colorful building sets; drop-offs are not permitted, and the program is designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver.
The ESL Reading & Conversation Group meets from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on November 13, 2026, in the Computer Lab at Crest Hill, for adults aged 18 and older whose first language is not English. Registration is required and closes that morning, and participants who cannot attend must cancel 48 hours in advance.
On Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:15 to 11:00 AM at the Children's Program Room in Lockport, children ages 0-12 and their accompanying adults can join a registration-required, drop-in game program with large games, tabletop games, and party games. Drop-offs are not permitted, and families must cancel 48 hours in advance if they cannot attend.
"Stay and Play" is a 30-minute program held November 13, 2026, from 10:45 to 11:15 AM at the Children's Department in Lockport, where children and accompanying adults play together in the toddler area after Gametime!. It is open to children ages 0-12, requires no registration, and does not permit drop-offs.
On November 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 4:45 PM at the Children's Program Room in Lockport, children ages 5-13 (1st through 6th grade) and accompanying adults can sample different foods and snacks and vote on their favorites; drop-offs are not permitted and registration is required.
At the Children's Program Room in Romeoville on November 13, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM, kids can use art supplies to create their own artwork; registration is required, and the program is for ages 5-13 (grades 1-6).
This hour-long Illinois Humanities Road Scholar presentation, held November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Meeting Room A/B at Crest Hill, is led by Professor Julia Albarracín-Green and explores how undocumented youth, including DACA recipients, navigate identity and belonging and the psychological impacts of their status. The program is for adults 18 and older, and registration is required.
On November 14, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM at the Lockport Children's Program Room, children ages 0-12 and their accompanying adults can join a 30-minute program combining stories and snacks, with registration required and drop-offs not permitted.
The Sensory Explorers Play Group, presented by KIDDOS DAY OUT early intervention occupational therapists, is a 90-minute play program (10:30 AM–12:00 PM on November 14, 2026, at Meeting Room A/B, Crest Hill) where children and an accompanying adult play together, with registration required and drop-offs not permitted. The listed age range is 0–13, though the description specifies it is for children ages 1–5.
"Stay and Play" is a 30-minute program on November 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Children's Department in Lockport, where children and accompanying adults play together in the toddler area, and it is open to ages 0–12 with no registration and no drop-offs allowed.
"Music in Motion" is a 30-minute program on November 14, 2026, at the Children's Program Room in Romeoville, where children and accompanying adults sing, dance, and explore hands-on instruments. The program is for ages 0-12, though the description states it is intended for ages 0-5, and registration is required.
On November 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in Meeting Room A/B at Lockport, people ages 5 and up of all skill levels can join an open play chess session, though registration is required and players are encouraged to bring their own sets. The program runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, and formal lessons may not be available for beginners.
Mind and Movement Storytime is a 30-minute session on November 16, 2026, at 9:15 AM at the Children's Program Room in Crest Hill, where children and accompanying adults read stories about emotions, practice calming techniques, and move through yoga and dance. The program is for ages 0-12, requires registration, and does not permit drop-offs.
Kiddie Crafters is a 30-minute craft program held on November 16, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM in the Children's Program Room in Romeoville, where children and accompanying adults complete a different craft activity each week. It is for children ages 0-12, with the listed activity designed for ages 2-5 with a caregiver, and registration is required.
At this 30-minute Tails & Tales Storytime on November 16, 2026, author Megan Deliberto reads her book "Garbage Squirrel" and shares animal stories, facts, a video, and a simple craft, with registration required and attendance by children ages 0-12 and accompanying adults.
A free, no-registration Stay & Play session on November 16, 2026, from 9:45 to 10:15 AM in the Children's Program Room at Crest Hill, held after Mind and Movement Storytime. It is for children ages 0-12 and must be attended with an accompanying adult, as drop-offs are not permitted.
Music in Motion is a 30-minute session (10:15–10:45 AM on November 16, 2026, at Meeting Room A/B in Lockport) where children and accompanying adults sing, dance, and explore instruments together. It is for children ages 0–12, requires registration, and does not allow drop-offs.
At Crest Hill's Children's Program Room on November 16, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, young children and accompanying adults take part in books, songs, and activities in both English and Spanish, open to everyone regardless of Spanish knowledge. The program is for children ages 2 to 5, and registration is required with no drop-offs permitted.
"Music in Motion" is a 30-minute program (10:30–11:00 AM on November 16, 2026) at the Romeoville Children's Program Room where children and accompanying adults sing, dance, and explore instruments together. Listed for ages 0–12, with the description noting it is intended for ages 0–5; registration is required and drop-offs are not permitted.
"Stay and Play" is a 30-minute program held November 16, 2026, from 10:45 to 11:15 AM at the Lockport Children's Department, where children and accompanying adults play together in the toddler area, with no drop-offs and no registration required. It is open to children ages 0-12.
On November 16, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Meeting Room B at Romeoville, adults 18 and older whose first language is not English can join an informal, non-judgmental ESL reading and conversation group led by a trained ESL instructor to practice English speaking, writing, and listening and learn about American culture; registration is required and must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance.
At the Romeoville Children's Program Room on November 16, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM, families can attend a drop-in "Stay and Play" session to make new friends and meet other community families. It is open to children ages 0 to 12, with no registration required.
On November 16, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM in the Children's Program Room at Crest Hill, children ages 0-12 attend with an accompanying adult to play and meet other families; no registration is needed and drop-offs are not permitted.
At the Tween Book Club: Squished, held November 16, 2026 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in the Children's Program Room at Crest Hill, young readers ages 5 to 13 discuss Megan Wagner Lloyd's novel *Squished* and share what they like and dislike about it. Registration is required.
Music in Motion is a 30-minute program from 9:15 to 9:45 AM on November 17, 2026, at Meeting Room A/B in Crest Hill, where children and accompanying adults sing, dance, and explore instruments together. It is for children ages 0-12, and registration is required.
Bounce and Rhyme Storytime is a 30-minute program held November 17, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Children's Program Room in Lockport, where children and accompanying adults sing soft songs, hear simple stories, recite rhymes, and explore movement together. It is designed for children ages 0 to 12, with babies birth through pre-walkers as the focus, and registration is required.
The Pinochle Club is a card game session held November 17, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in Meeting Room B at Romeoville, open to ages 18 and up. Registration is required, and players should have some familiarity with the game, though all skill levels are welcome.
"Tails & Tales-Turkey" is a 30-minute storytime on November 17, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Romeoville Children's Program Room, where children and their accompanying adults hear animal stories, learn animal facts, watch a video, and make a craft. The event is listed for ages 0-12, though the description specifies ages 3-5 with a caregiver, and registration is required.
At Children's Program Room Crest Hill on November 17, 2026, from 9:45 to 10:15 AM, children ages 0-12 attend with an accompanying adult for a free, no-registration play session where families can meet others in the community; drop-offs are not permitted.
The ESL Reading & Conversation Group meets from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on November 17, 2026, in Meeting Room C at Crest Hill, where adults aged 18 and up whose first language is not English can practice speaking, reading, writing, and listening in English with trained instructors and other learners. Registration is required and closes at 10:00 AM on the event date, and cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance.
At the Children's Program Room in Lockport on November 17, 2026, from 10:15 to 10:45 AM, preschoolers ages 3-5 paint and make art with brushes, fingers, and mediums like watercolors, clay, and paper, with a different famous artist featured each week. Children must be accompanied by an adult, registration is required, and drop-offs are not permitted.
Painting Pals is a 30-minute program on November 17, 2026, at the Children's Program Room in Romeoville where children and their caregivers try a different painting technique each week. It is intended for children ages 2–5 with a caregiver, and registration is required.
Sensory Play & Explore is a one-hour program on November 17, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Children's Program Room in Crest Hill, where children and accompanying adults explore textures, colors, and interactive activities. It is for ages 0–12, requires registration due to limited space, and does not permit drop-offs.
This page lists upcoming public events from the White Oak Library District calendar in Romeoville, Lockport, and Crest Hill.
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