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PASSPORTS! The Library District is pleased to add passport acceptance services to its ever growing list of services and resources that enrich and improve the lives of those living near our libraries. Passports are accepted during these drop-in hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm On Saturdays, appointments are required. Please contact our branches at the following numbers. Crest Hill Branch - 815-552-4270 Lockport Branch - 815-552-4260 Romeoville Branch - 815-552-4200 Visit our website's PASSPORT PAGE to learn more about this new service.
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After Hours Oktoberfest Trivia Night Test your knowledge of all things German at this pub-style trivia night! Indulge in German snacks, local craft beer, & prizes for the winning teams! Fee: $10 for each team of four (paid at the door) Saturday, October 7 5:30 - 7:30 pm Crest Hill Branch REGISTER NOW
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Chef Maddox presents Foods of Italy Chef Susan Maddox's presentation of the Foods of Italy will focus on some traditional dishes. Learn how to create your own tasty meals while enjoying tasty samplings. Monday, October 9 6:00 - 7:30 pm Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
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Murder Mystery There has been a murder at Crest Hill Branch Library! Library Director Scott Pointon's body has been found and now all the staff are suspects. As a detective, it is your responsibility to talk to staff, solve puzzles, and search the library for clues. At the end of the evening each detective must use the clues he or she gathered to accuse one of the staff members of being the killer! Prizes will be awarded to those whom correctly solve the crime! Tuesday, October 10 6:00 - 7:00 pm Crest Hill Branch REGISTER NOW
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Medicare Made ABC EasyConfused with all the options Medicare has to offer? Juliann and Erik Dybvik, with Dan Gilley, from the Medicare Made easy Workshop and Radio Show, will answer your questions to ensure you make the right choices, now and in the future. Tuesday, October 17 6:30 - 7:30 pm Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
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Medicare Made Easy Take the confusion out of Medicare with the help of Sean Hughes of Hughes & Dern Financial Group. Learn what Medicare covers, what it doesn't and your potential out-of-pocket exposure might be. We'll discuss Supplements, Part D Prescription coverage and cost saving strategies for the years ahead. Open enrollment season is here, come and get your questions answered. Wednesday, October 25 6:00 - 7:30 pm
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Advanced Genealogy WorkshopProfessional Genealogist Tina Beaird will teach you how to utilize the information you have collected while tracing your family tree. This workshop will show you how to interpret records for more accurate results. Plus, learn about lesser-known family history resources like city directories, yearbooks, and more. Friday, October 6 2:00 - 3:30 pm Crest Hill Branch REGISTER NOW
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Exploring FamilySearch FamilySearch is one of the leading free online genealogical resources available today, so come learn what makes this database essential for all levels of genealogists. This class will familiarize users with the basic features of FamilySearch and teach strategies to help find relevant records and stay organized. Basic computer skills are necessary for this program. Wednesday, October 25 1:00 - 2:00 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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Marriage & Money: the Secret is CommunicationStefanie Synal, from Primerica, will help you talk about key money areas that most couples avoid, build and organize your financial house, get on the same page to reduce debt, and how to have a savings strategy. If you are engaged, newly married, or married for years, this workshop is for you!Thursday, October 12 7:00 - 8:00 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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Before You Call the Handyman: DIY Home Repair & Maintenance Join us for a fun and educational presentation on common home repairs and preventative maintenance that YOU CAN DO YOURSELF. Dan Findley, a professional handyman and licensed building engineer, will discuss several of the most common fixes that you can do with a small home tool kit. New and longtime homeowners, sign up today for insider tips and tricks that can SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY! Saturday, October 21 1:00 - 2:30 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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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, October 4 REGISTER NOWWednesday, October 11 REGISTER NOW
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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
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Family Yoga Night Throw on some comfy clothes, we're doing yoga tonight! If you happen to have your own yoga mat, bring it along, otherwise a beach towel works just as well (we will be on a carpeted floor). Water and a snack will be provided, but feel free to bring your own water bottle too! All ages welcome. Monday, October 30 5:00 - 6:00 pm Crest Hill Branch No registration needed
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Walgreens Flu Clinic Get your flu shot at the Library. A Walgreens pharmacist will be administering the injections. Bring your insurance card. Vouchers for free flu shots will be available for those with no insurance. Pneumonia shots will also be available. Walk in. No appointments. Monday, October 9 4:00 - 7:00 pm Lockport Branch
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DIY Doggone Fun Dog parents! Celebrate Adopt-A-Dog month by creating healthy dog treats, dog buttons, and a fun sign that shows your love for your fur child/ren at home! Be sure to bring in a picture of your dog/s. If you already had buttons made at this program last year, please bring in a new photo of your dog/s for another button! Monday, October 2 6:00 - 8:00 pm
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Creative Writing Group for Teens and Adults A club where experienced and new writers alike can share their work, learn tips and tricks, and meet other writers. Come fight writer's block, get constructive criticism, and refuel your writing tank. Wednesday, October 11 6:00 - 7:00 pm
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Create by Coloring: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Create Day of the Dead coloring pages, while enjoying music of Mexico and sugary skull treats. All supplies provided. Registration appreciated. For ages 13 and up. Wednesday, October 11 6:30 - 8:00 pm
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Monday Movie Matinees at Lockport Enjoy snacks and refreshments while watching memorable movies. Drop-in, no registration needed. October 9 - 12:30 - 3:00 pm The Zookeeper's Wife- based on the non-fiction book of the same name written by Diane Ackerman. October 23 - 12:30 - 3:00 pm A Dog's Purpose, based on the novel of the same name written by W. Bruce Cameron.
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Tabletop Role Playing Game Night The votes are in. Tabletop Role Playing Game Night is officially happening! Have you ever wanted to be an elven wizard? How about a dastardly rogue? Have you ever wanted to topple kingdoms or swing a great sword? Now's your chance! With the roll of the dice and just a little imagination you can be whoever you want to be and do whatever you want to do. Costumes and cosplay is not required, feel free to dress up. For grades 8-12. Thursday, October 5 6:00 - 8:00 pmLockport Branch REGISTER NOW
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Board & RPG Game Night Unplug your electronics and play classic or current board games! We will have an array of games available. Everyone is welcome to attend, and we encourage families to make this a family game night event. We will also provide the books, maps, dice, and everything else needed to try Dungeons & Dragons for yourself. Thursday, October 19 5:00 - 8:00 pm Crest Hill Branch -- No Registration needed
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Intro to Role Playing Role-playing games offer the chance to step into the shoes of a character far removed from ordinary life. Drawing on traditions as old as storytelling and make-believe, players immerse themselves in a world of their own creation. Saturday, October 14 12:30 - 4:00 pm Crest Hill Branch REGISTER NOW
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Mahjong ClubLearn how to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong! Originating in the Qing Dynasty, this popular tile-based game requires skill, strategy, and calculation, and resembles the Western card game Rummy. Whether you're a seasoned pro, or a fresh beginner, an instructor will be on hand each month to run through the rules. Snacks and coffee will be provided. Romeoville Branch 5:00 - 8:00 pm Monday October 2 REGISTER NOW Monday October 16 REGISTER NOW
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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, October 30 6:00 - 8:00 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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Family Movie Night: Curse of the Were-Rabbit We're breaking out the popcorn! Bring the whole family to enjoy a movie tonight! Tonight we will be showing Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit! A mysterious pest is ruining all the vegetable gardens in town. Wallace and Gromit are supposed to find it and catch it, but it seems that mission is more dangerous than they thought! Monday, October 2 5:00 - 7:00 pm Crest Hill Branch No Registration
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TNT Paranormal 101 Ryan, Join Carl Crooks, from TnT Paranormal Investigators, as he discusses methods used to find answers and investigate evidence of alleged cases of paranormal or unexplained activity. The program will include methods for gathering data during an investigation, how the data is reviewed to determine if any paranormal evidence was captured, or if these experiences are natural/environmental, man-made, or indeed, paranormal. Plus a Q & A session. Thursday, October 5 6:00 - 8:00 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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Teen Craft : Zombie Barbie You KNOW you've always dreamed of having you very own Zombie Barbie and now you can make your own ghoulish designer doll! Tuesday, October 10 6:30 - 8:00 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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Teen Craft: Zombie Terrariums Create your worst zombie nightmare in miniature, mason jar form. Tiny...but terrible. Ages 12 -18. Thursday, October 19 5:30 - 6:30 pm
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Teen Zombie Party (After Hours) Calling all ghouls and ghosts! You're invited to our After Hours Teen Zombie party with spooky Halloween themed dance music, a dancing area, creepy games and, of course, pizza. Wear your best zombie costume--someone is going to win a prize! Friday, October 20 5:00 - 8:00 pm Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
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Fall for Physics: It's the Great Pumpkin Drop, Charlie Brown! Fall for Physics at It's the Great Pumpkin Drop, Charlie Brown! and do experiments with force and gravity, including trying to prevent a dropped pumpkin from going SPLAT! This event is funded by a generous donation from the Mom's Club of Lockport. Saturday, October 21 10:30 - 11:30 am Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia Buffy the Vampire Slayer is turning twenty! Happy Birthday Buffy! Come test your knowledge of all things Buffy and enjoy prizes and snacks. For high school age teens and adults only. Monday, October 23 7:00 - 8:00 pm
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Teen Scary StorytellingOne dark and stormy night...BOO! Did we get you? Come to the Library, sit around the (imaginary) campfire, and tell ghost stories with your friends. Be prepared to jump, scream and have a lot of fun. Make up your own scary story, read a short scary story from a book or just come to listen and be scared silly. We will also have tasty S'more treats, so come hungry. We need storytellers, so please register. Wednesday, October 25 6:30 - 7:30 pm Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
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The Ghosts of Route 66Dave Clark, the Windy City Road Warrior, is taking us on a "ghostly" journey via Route 66. Dave will talk about ghostly legends, supernatural phenomena, and ghost towns in the eight Route 66 states, including the ghost of Joliet's Rialto Square Theater, the mysterious Spook Light of Kansas, and more! For adults and teens. Thursday, October 26 6:30 -7:30 pm Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
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Teen Tasters: Halloween EditionWhat's your favorite thing in the entire world, we know it's SNACKS! Try lots of crazy flavors of your most-loved snacks and vote to pick the best. We're celebrating Halloween this month. For ages 12-18. Thursday, October 26 6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Mason Jar GhostsCelebrate the spookiest holiday by creating mason jar ghosts, which can be illuminated using a tealight candle inside. Halloween candy and hot apple cider will be served at the craft Monday, October 30 6:30 - 8:00 pm Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
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Spooky Tales Halloween Party It's time for our Spooky Tales party. Come dressed in your Halloween costume and join in the fun. We will have stories, crafts and games and more. At the end of the party we will parade throughout the library for treats. Tuesday, October 24 6:30 - 7:30 pm Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
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Annual Halloween Party Have a frightfully good time at our Annual Halloween Party! There will be pumpkin decorating, a mad science lab, (not too) scary stories, monstrously fun games, and much more! Wear your costume for the costume contest! Children of all ages are welcome to attend. Registration is required to ensure that there are supplies for all attending. Wednesday, October 25 5:30 - 7:30 pm Crest Hill Branch REGISTER NOW
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Halloween Party at Romeoville Oh yes, it's time for another awesome Halloween Party with games, snacks, face painting and more. Do you DARE TO enter our Mad Scientist Lab and create some monstrous fun? All ages are welcomed. Thursday, October 19 6:30 - 7:30 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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Halloween Face Painting We'll be in the Library lobby face painting all ages with Halloween themed designs. Drop-in. Thursday, October 19 6:00 - 7:30 pm Romeoville Branch
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WeDo LEGO® Robots We're building an airplane with a spinning propeller and trying our hand at Scratch 2.For ages 3-6. Wednesday, October 4 4:15 - 5:15 pm Lockport Branch REGISTER NOW
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YES!... And... Do you think you're funny? We do! Come prove it once and for all! Join us as we learn the rules of Improv through theater games. Ages 6-12. Reserve a spot today! Thursdays 4:15 - 5:00 pm Lockport Branch
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Mischief Makers Mondays Have a case of the Mondays? We've got the cure! A different activity every Monday of the month! Mondays - 4:30 - 5:30 pm Lockport Branch All About Art - October 2 Making Music - October 9 Exploring the Earth- October 16 Read to Me - book Wonder - October 23 Board Games - October 30
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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
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Fandom Fun Celebrate your favorite characters and stories with your fellow fans as we make crafts, eat snacks and play games inspired by TV shows, books, comics and movies. Romeoville Branch Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm
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Teen Tasters: Mystery Foods Can you guess the mystery foods? Will they be gross or yummy? Come and find out! Monday, October 2 6:30 - 7:30 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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Manga Discussion Group Come to Manga Discussion Group to talk all about your favorite manga. Each week we'll discuss specific manga volumes, why you like them, and try to spark some thoughtful discussion...or just nerd out! Saturday, October 7 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Youtuber Craft: DIY Magic BooksMagic and mayhem will be in store as we make our own spell books Tuesday, October 17 6:30 - 8:00 pm Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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Protect Your Computer from Viruses and Malware Learn about malware threats, how to tell if a computer is infected, and how to install and use a high quality free antivirus program Saturday, October 7 11:00 am - Noon Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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Cloud Computing 101 Have you heard of the Cloud, but you're not quite sure what that means or where to go to access it? Take a look at some common Cloud applications and learn how easy and convenient cloud computing can be. Saturday, October 21 11:00 an - Noon Romeoville Branch REGISTER NOW
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