|
December Closures Sunday, December 24th -- Christmas Eve Monday, December 25th -- Christmas Day
Don't forget you can always access our website at: www.whiteaoaklibrary.org Seniors will have a great opportunity to broaden their knowledge of technology and keep up with the latest online risks. Plus, gain skills to be a safer online consumer.
Learn how to navigate the Internet safely as we review such topics as identity theft, social media, and computer scams. We'll also show you how to use technology to your best advantage.
PLUS, see how computer forensics works to prevent fraud, visit vendors, enjoy refreshments and enter free raffle drawings. Romeoville Branch Friday, December 1 10:00 am -- 1:00 pm
|
|
Holiday Open Houses Stop in any of our branches to get in the holiday mood with fun for all ages. Crest Hill Branch Wednesday, December 6 4:00 - 7:00 pm All ages are welcome to stop by for a fun-filled evening of crafts for kids, teens, & adults, hot cocoa & cookies, performance by a school choir, and a visit by the Jolly Old Elf himself - Santa! (Bring your camera.) Lockport Branch Tuesday, December 5 5:00 - 8:00 pm Stop in during our holiday open house for crafts, refreshments, music, and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. 5:00 to 8:00 pm - Crafts for all ages. Make a beeswax candle, plus a candle holder. 6:00 to 7:00 pm - Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus Romeoville Branch Thursday, December 7 5:00 - 7:00 pm Enjoy music, crafts, hot cocoa and cookies PLUS a visit from SANTA. Get your cameras ready to snap a holiday memory. We'll have crafts for all ages throughout our main lobby and the Children's Department, so come ready to create something special! 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Visit with Santa 5:00 -7:00 pm - Crafts, cookies and more!
|
|
|
|
DIY Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament Start the winter season off right with your very own bottle cap snowman! This program is for tweens and teens. Tuesday, December 12 6:30 - 7:30 pm Crest Hill Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
DIY Gift BoxesLearn how to make an assortment of gift boxes you can use to wow your family and friends at gift-giving time! Thursday, December 14 6:00 - 7:00 pm Crest Hill Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
|
|
DIY Holiday Headbands Create a fun and festive headband you can wear for the holiday season! Tuesday, December 19 12:15 - 1:15 pm
|
|
Visit our Book Nooks for Great Bargains Do you know our Friends of the Library maintains our wonderful Book Nooks at all three branches? Our "Nooks" are loaded with books, CDs and DVDs at reasonable prices. Our inventory changes daily, so stop in and you're sure to find a treasure.
|
|
Children and teens, it's time to become ENCHANTED with our Winter Reading Challenge-- Once Upon A Time. The fun starts on December 11th when you can sign up at any of our locations or online. Enjoy exploring reading AND getting prizes and rewards.
|
|
Create a Messy, Gooey Candy House to Eat or Keep Tis the season to create you very own delicious Candy House. Test your building skills and create a candy house to keep or EAT. You bring your holiday spirit, we provide all of the candy! You get to decorate your graham cracker covered house with gooey icing, candy and cereal. Will you save your house or end up eating it? Parents should plan on helping younger children. Crest Hill Branch Wednesday, December 20 4:30 - 5:30 pm Romeoville Branch
Tuesday, December 12 6:00 - 7:30 pm
|
|
Kids Celebrate New Year's Eve Countdown to Noon's Year Celebrate the New Year with a balloon drop and a cider toast at noon! There will be dancing, snacks and party favors! Saturday, December 30 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Crest Hill Branch No registration needed Kid's DIY for New Year's Eve Party Kids are you ready to welcome in the new year 2018? We're having a party to help you get ready to celebrate on New Year's Eve at home. Come and make your very own party hat, party favors and more. Thursday, December 28 2:00 - 3:00 pm Lockport Branch New Year's Eve Craft CreationsCome get ready to ring in 2018, as we create New Years Eve crafts for all ages! Wednesday, December 27 5:00 - 7:00 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
|
|
What is Identity Theft?This is an informational session presented by The Office of Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza. Learn How To: - Identify potential scams and frauds.
- Protect and prepare yourself against ID Theft.
- Address concerns if you have been a victim.
This event is co-hosted by State Senator Pat McGuire and State Representative John Connor. Tuesday, December 5 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Crest Hill Branch
|
|
ESL Conversation Groups A nice group where you can practice speaking and listening to English. For adults whose first language is not English. We meet weekly with other multi-lingual adults and English-speaking instructors. Our groups are lead by trained English as a Second Language instructors and tutors. Everyone is welcome. Lockport Branch - No registration Thursdays, December 7, 14 1:00 PM - 2:00 pm Romeoville Branch - No registration Thursdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30 - 7:30 pm
|
|
|
AARP Smart Driving Classes Smart Driving is a two-day instructional driving course sponsored by AARP and taught by a professional driving instructor. Once completed, a certificate will be issued that can be presented for a discount on your auto insurance. Attendance on both days is required. All participants must bring a current driver's license and AARP membership card for the discounted rate of $15.00. All others will pay $20.00. Register through the Lockport Township Park District at Challenge Fitness (2021 S. Lawrence Ave, Lockport, IL 60441) or over the phone 815-838-3621 ex. 0. Romeoville Branch Monday, December 18 (Part 1) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 19 (Part 2) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
|
|
Sit & Stay Fit Chair Exercises 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. Crest Hill Branch 10:30 - 11:30 am Wednesday, December 6 REGISTER NOWWednesday, December 13 REGISTER NOW
|
|
Detox Your Home with Young Essential Oils Essential oils are a wonderful natural alternative to the harsh chemicals in commercial cleaning products and can also enhance your wellness. Sarah Spoerl of Young Living Essential Oils will talk about these oils and how you can use them to make your own cleaning products that avoid the buildup of chemicals in your home. Tuesday, December 5 6:30 - 8:00 pm Crest Hill Branch
|
|
|
|
Weekly Wednesday Yoga Our yoga class offers you the opportunity to learn yoga poses designed to help with balance, concentration, flexibility, and peace of mind. Bring your mat, water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. All levels are welcome. Romeoville Branch 10:30 - 11:30 am
|
|
|
DIY Personal Planner So little time and so much to do! Keep gtrack of it all in style with your own DIY personal planner. Have fun creating a colorful and chic personal planner for December 2017 through January 2019. We're offering this popular program on two dates. Romeoville Branch Saturday, December 2 1:30 - 2:30 pm REGISTER NOW
|
|
Create by Coloring - Winter Unleash your inner artist as we color a variety of winter-themed designs. Select from pages we'll have available, or bring in a project of your own. We will provide supplies, music and light refreshments. This program is open to adults and teens. Must be 13 years of age and up to register for coloring program Wednesday, December 6 6:30 - 8:00 pm
|
|
|
DIY Coloring Book Journal Does the end of the year have you stressed out? Take a step back from your busy day and join us for a session of coloring accompanied with soothing music. Afterwards, assemble your artwork to create a personalized journal to organize yourself or record the memories you will make in 2018. This program is for adults and teens. Thursday, December 28 6:00 - 7:30 pm Crest Hill Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
|
DIY Wine GlassesThis holiday season create an unique wine glass for someone special or simply for yourself. Budget-friendly and easy to customize, they're a perfect holiday gift. Thursday, December 14 2:00 - 3:00 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
|
Pokémon® League Do you play Pokémon® Join us to battle new people at our Pokémon® League! Players of any skill level are welcome, but everyone must bring their own cards or Nintendo DS to battle. Players track their battles for prizes and are part of official organized Pokémon® Play. Children and teens ages 8-18 are welcome. Crest Hill Branch Thursday, December 7 6:00 -8:00 pm No registration needed. Romeoville Branch Monday, December 11 6:00 - 8:00 pm REGISTER NOW
|
|
|
Tabletop Game Night for Teens & Adults We have a wide assortment of classic, cooperative, and party games for avid board game fans and beginning board gamers alike. Stop by to learn new games or introduce the library to your own personal favorites. Beverages and snacks will be provided. This event is open for teens, adults, and seniors. Monday, December 13 6:00 - 8:00 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
|
Winter Break in Lockport WeDO LEGO Robots Join the club as we build airplanes with spinning propellers using Legos and Scratch code! Please register. Wednesday, December 27 1:00 - 2:00 pm Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
|
UnProgram Exercise your imagination in this free form setting. You provide the ideas; we provide the supplies. Friday, December 29 11:00 am - Noon Lockport Branch
|
|
Junior Explorers - Cookies & Cards Discover our exciting world with Junior Explorers. We'll learn all about science, animals, art, history, and more. For ages 5 to 9 years. It's the season of giving, so we're creating cards for the ones we most love. We'll decorate and snack on cookies while we craft. Monday, December 18 5:30 - 6:30 pm Crest Hill Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
|
|
Scavenge the Shelves: Find It! Read It! Make It! This is a book club like no other! We'll unearth hidden gems in the Library collection, using them as inspiration for some truly exciting activities! This month is all about hands on cooking. Suit up in your apron and prepare yourself for a tasty treat - then head home with a book full of recipes to continue the fun at home! Wednesday, December 13 6:00 - 7:00 pm Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
Monday Kids Club Anything can be discovered at the Library! Come to Monday Kids Club to learn about science, animals, art, history, and more. For ages 6-10. Romeoville Branch Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 pm
|
|
|
Exam Cram Need a quiet place to study and have free access to computers and WiFi? Come to the Library and we'll help you ace all those tests. Librarians will be on hand to help with questions and guide you in utilizing study resources. Plus enjoy snacks and play stress reducing activities for those much needed study breaks. Times are 4:00 - 8:00 pm at all branches Crest Hill Branch Monday, December 18 Tuesday, December 19 Wednesday, December 20 Lockport Branch Tuesday, December 19 Wednesday, December 20 Thursday, December 21
Romeoville Branch Monday, December 18 Tuesday, December 19 Wednesday, December 20
|
|
|
|
Teen Art Club - Unicorn HeadbandsIf you're a budding artist, you'll want to join our Art Club -- just for teens. Share ideas as you create your wonderous art. Get ready to make magical unicorn headbands. Wednesday, December 13 6:30 - 8:00 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
|
Pop Song Sing-a-Long We are going to sing some of the most popular song of all time. Sing-a-Long with the Backstreet Boys, Destiny's Child, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, and so many more. Clean versions only please. For tweens and teens. Tuesday, December 26 6:30 - 7:30 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
Store, Save, and Share Your Digital PhotosLearn about managing your digital photos, from your camera or phone to your online albums. We'll explore how flicker.com can help you organize and store photos. Saturday, December 16 11:00 am - Noon Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
|
|
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader
|
|
|