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ALL BRANCHES WILL BE CLOSED Friday, January 1st - New Year's Day Visit us on the web
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White Oak TV Special YouTube Videos Tasty Treats with Miss Terri: Candy Bar Pretzel Bites
Hi Kiddos - Put on your apron and make a yummy treat at home. Ingredients and instructions are provided in the video. Candy plus, pretzels...what's not to love?
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West Suburban Community Pantry Visit Access free groceries faster and easier! online food pantry makes it easy and fast to get free groceries for those in need of food assistance. Grocery pick-up is the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Romeoville Branch Library. Don't forget to bring bags to take your items home. Romeoville Branch - Parking Lot Wednesday, January 13 - 4:00 - 5:00 pm
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We're adding to our Virtual Programs all the time. Be sure to visit our website to check out all our programming.
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Got Beer? Virtual Edition [Zoom] Friday, January 15 7:00 - 8:00 pm Join us for a virtual beer tasting with former Professional Brewer and Master Brewer Judge Michael Pezan. The White Oak Library District has partnered with Lockport brewery Nik & Ivy Brewing Co. They will be creating a special 4 pack for this event for library patrons who register for the event! We will have a beer list available 10 days before the program. Must be 21 years or older. Below is the Zoom log-on information for the program. This information will also be emailed to everyone who registers with an email address and sent as a reminder. White Oak Library District_Lockport is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Got Beer? Virtual Edition [Zoom] Time: January 15, 2021 7:00 PM Central Time Join Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 853 2640 2148 Passcode: 956327 One tap mobile +13126266799 Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
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Beyond the Blues Brothers [Zoom Webinar] Thursday, January 14 6:30 - 7:30 pm Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Blues Brothers (1980) as we explore the movie's backstories, mix of Hollywood genres, and impact on Chicago-based film making. This program will be presented LIVE on Zoom by movie historian Kelli Marshall. Registration is required to acquire the link to connect to the presentation. Use this link to register now: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Questions? Call the Library at 815-552-4260.
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Lights Out, Everybody: Mystery and Horror Duing the Golden Age of Radio [Zoom Webinar]Thursday, January 21 6:00 - 7:30 pm If you thought 2020 was scary...Steve Darnall of Nostalgia Digest and the "Those Were the Days" radio program presents this virtual program, using sound clips from some of radio's best-known mystery and horror programs of the past (including Escape, Inner Sanctum and Lights Out) to illustrate how radio could truly be a "Theater of the mind" and use music, voices, and sounds to create indelible — and often frightening — "pictures." Registration via Zoom is required to acquire the link to connect to the presentation. You can do that HERE, or click on the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Questions? Call the Library at 815-552-4230.
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Cathy Feltz: Chaos to Clear - Organizing Made Easy [Zoom Webinar] Tuesday, January 12- 4:00 - 6:00 pm Cathy Feltz, professional organizer, owner, and founder of Open Space Organizing will show us how to organize and de-clutter your space. Cathy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in short-term counseling, grief/crisis counseling, group counseling, and trauma counseling. This background gives her a unique insight into the way people process and copes with stress, and as we all know, mess causes stress! Start of the New Year right and get your space in order by signing up for this unique presentation. Registration via Zoom is required prior to the event, and you do that HERE or click the link below. Registration is required to acquire the link to connect to the presentation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Questions? Call the Library at 815-552-4230.
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Leaving Lightly: Getting Your Affairs in Order so All You Leave Behind is Love [Zoom Webinar] Thursday, January 28 7:00 - 8:15 pm Regardless of your age and state of health, getting your affairs in order is one of the kindest and most compassionate actions you can take to assure peace of mind for yourself and those you leave behind. And, with careful planning, you can save hundreds, thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars at the end of your life. Presenter Janet Lee Kraft created this organized system for getting your affairs in order that will ultimately make everyone’s life easier and richer, in every sense of the word. This webinar will be presented LIVE on Zoom, and the presenter will host a Q & A at the end of her presentation. Registration via Zoom webinar is required prior to the event, and you do that HERE, or click the link below. Janet Lee Kraft is a minister with an active funeral ministry. She sees families dealing with the unavoidable trauma of the death of their loved one. But most of them are ALSO dealing with the AVOIDABLE trauma of not having the information about their deceased loved one that they need, such as information needed for the death certificate, if life insurance proceeds are available for the funeral, and even if the deceased wanted to be buried, cremated or to donate their organs. She created Leaving Lightly to help others avoid the avoidable trauma.
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Curious About Cannabis? How to Obtain Medical Marijuana Card in Illinois [Zoom Webinar]Marijuana is one of the most pharmacologically active plants, and it has significant potential to help manage a range of conditions and symptoms. In partnership with experts from Verilife, this webinar will give you the information you need to obtain your medical marijuana card in Illinois. View the list of qualifying conditions HERE, and explore the Illinois Opioid Alternative Program HERE. This Zoom webinar will be presented on two dates.
Monday, January 25 - 7:00 - 8:00 pm This webinar will be presented LIVE on Zoom, and there will be time for Q & A at the end. Registration via Zoom is required prior to the event, and you do that HERE, or click the link below. You can also view the Zoom webinar on: Friday, January 29 - 11:00 am - Noon This webinar will be presented LIVE on Zoom, and there will be time for Q & A at the end. Registration via Zoom is required prior to the event, and you do that HERE, or click the link below.
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Take & Make Craft: Penguin Pom Pom Create your own fluffy, cold-weather friend! Starting on Monday, January 4, 2021, you can pop into any of our three locations in Crest Hill, Lockport, or Romeoville to grab your supply kit (scissors and glue not provided -- a hot glue gun recommended). Staff will register you for your craft kit. Please remember only one kit per person.
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Take & Make Craft: Paper Succulents Enjoy a bright touch of summer in the midst of winter! Stop in to any of White Oak Library’s Branches (Crest Hill, Lockport, or Romeoville) starting on Monday, January 4, 2021 to pick up your paper succulent kit. All you need are scissors, glue, and, optionally, if you want to decorate, you can use a marker, pen or paint. Each kit contains enough to make one paper succulent in a terracotta pot. Available while kits last.
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Take & Make: DIY Rag Coasters [Kit &YouTube Premiere] Stop by the Crest Hill, Lockport, or Romeoville Branches starting Monday, January 25th to pick up the supplies to make a DIY rag coaster. All you will need is a glue gun and we supply the rest. Our instructional video will premiere on our Facebook page and our White Oak Library District YouTube channel on Monday, January 25th at 6:15 pm. Our video will remain online for you to watch at your convenience. One kit per person.
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Take & Make Triple Cube Valentine Card [Kit & YouTube Premiere] Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Make your Valentine “pop” with this triple cube card. All you need is a glue stick and scissors – we provide the rest! Kits will be available starting Wednesday, January 27, the same day our instructional video will be released. The instructional video will premiere on our Facebook page and the White Oak Library YouTube Channel on Wednesday, January 27 at 6:15 pm and will remain online for you to watch at your convenience. Stop by the Crest Hill, Lockport, or Romeoville Branch Library starting January 27 to register and pick up your kit. One kit per person and supplies are limited. Registration is required - 1 kit per person.
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Virtual - Original Dungeons & Dragons [Zoom] Join DM Scott as he runs you virtually through the infamous dungeons of Castle Greyhawk, with just the original 1974 Dungeons & Dragons rules on your side! The virtual session will take place on Zoom. The address will be sent to registrants. Registration required. Please provide an email address you can be reached at so we can send out information for the event. Saturdays - 12:30 - 2:30 pm
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Wise Men Day (Epiphany Day) Celebration/Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos (Día de la Epifanía) [Zoom Webinar] Wednesday, January 6 6:30 - 7:30 pm Learn about the most beloved Latin-American holiday, the Three Kings' Day-Wise Men Day (Epiphany Day)/Día de los Reyes Magos-Día de Reyes (Día de la Epifanía). Tere Rodriguez-Nora, author of the book titled "Las estrellas de los Reyes Magos" will be our special guest for this program. This program will be presented LIVE on Zoom, and the author will host a Q & A at the end of her presentation. Registration via Zoom is required prior to the event, and you do that HERE, or click the link below. //////////////////// Español/Spanish//////////////////// Aprenda sobre la festividad latinoamericana más querida, el Día de los Reyes Magos-Día de Reyes (Día de la Epifanía)/Three Kings' Day-Wise Men Day (Epiphany Day). Tere Rodriguez-Nora,, autora del libro "Las estrellas de los Reyes Magos" será nuestra invitada especial para este programa. Este programa se presentará EN VIVO en Zoom y la autora ofrecerá una sesión de preguntas y respuestas al final de su presentación. Es necesario registrarse a través de Zoom antes del evento, y lo hace AQUÍ o haga clic en el enlace a continuación.
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Nature Bingo January 15th - February 15th Get out and explore with Nature Bingo! Pick up a card to play at any of our branches and discover the animals that live in your own back yard. The game will run from January 15th to February 15th. Open to all ages. Prizes available while supplies last. To play, pick up a bingo card for all players at any White Oak Library District branch in Crest Hill, Lockport, or Romeoville. Then, go out and explore, or look out and see what there is to see in your own yard. Once you have see an animal, mark it off. Once you cross off five marks in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line with a BINGO, come back to the library and pick up a prize (while supplies last).
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Virtual Bingo [Zoom] Wednesday, January 20 6:30 - 7:30 pm We’re using Zoom and the website Bingo Maker to interact with each other and play BINGO! Each player needs their own computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone. or other device to play. This program will be presented LIVE on Zoom. Registration via Zoom is required prior to the event, and you do that HERE, or click the link below. Join at 6:00 pm if you're playing Bingo on Zoom for the first time and you are unsure how to use Zoom, or maybe you just want to practice before the game, so please join us early. This will not be an in-depth course, but we will cover how to use Zoom on your device. Must be 18+ to play. Regular bingo only, only one card per player, and no grand prize or special rounds. Prizes will be available for pick up at the Adult Reference Desk at any of our three branches after the program. When it's time to play, head to The host will tell you the name of the game, and the password.
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#LIBRARYCRATE Sign up now for a three-month Library Book Box Subscription. The service called #LIBRARYCRATE entitles you to receive two to three library Young Adult (YA) books picked specifically for you to check out each month. While you must return the library books and subscription box, each month you will receive special mystery gifts to keep. Link to #LIBRARYCRATE Interview:
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Teen Trivia - Broadway Edition [Zoom] Monday, January 11 - 6:30 - 8:00 pm Think you know everything there is to know about Broadway? How well do you know Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King, and more? Enjoy a trivia game focused on all the best of Broadway. If you love Evan Hansen, Hadestown, Percy Jackson The Musical, The Phantom of the Opera, and more -- COME PLAY! This program will be presented LIVE on Zoom, and you need to register via Zoom prior to the even. You can do that HERE, or click the link below.
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Teen Virtual Puzzle Night [Zoom] Wednesday, January 27 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join us for a virtual puzzle. Together we will work to solve a fun puzzle! A nice calm time to hang out with your friends. We will be using Zoom to hang out. This event is intended for teens in grade 7-12. Please register so we can send you the Zoom link. Wednesday, January 27 6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Teen Virtual Escape Room - Dungeons & Dragons [Google Form] Monday, January 18 Join us on a magical quest full of magic and monster. You will choose you own path to try to complete a mission. Beware danger is all around you might just roll a 1 and take a critical hit. Please register so we can send you the Google form. This event is intended for grades 7-12.
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Teen Virtual Dungeons and Dragons [Roll 20] Thursday, January 21 6:00 - 8:00 pm Teen Virtual Dungeons and Dragons is back! We are starting an all new campaign! We will be using Roll 20 so be sure to get your account ready. We are going to start at level one. You can create your own character sheet or have one made for you. Please register with your email so we can sent you more information about the program. This event is for teens in grade 7-12.
First 10 to sign up will receive a dice set they can pick up at the library.
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Paint & Peppermint Mocha [Kit & YouTube Premiere] Our video will premiere on Monday, January 25 at 5:15 pm. This event is for grades 7-12. Canvas and brushes can be picked up while supplies last by registering in person at our Crest Hill, Lockport, or Romeoville Branches beginning Monday, January 25th. Participants need only supply their own acrylic paint in the following five colors: black, white, red, yellow, and blue. The video tutorial will premiere on January 25th at 5:15 pm and remain online for you to view at your convenience.
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Teen Take & Make No-Sew Dice Bag [Kit] If you love Dungeons & Dragons and want somewhere cool to store your dice, this craft is for you! Starting on Saturday, January 2nd, stop by any of our branches in Crest Hill, Lockport, or Romeoville to pick up supplies. No need to register for this craft. All you need to m make your dice bag is a pair of scissors. This craft if for grades 7-12.
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Tween Take & Make: Mask Chain Calling all Tweens! We have a Take & Make kit just for kids ages 10-12! Starting on January 4, 2021, tweens may pick up a DIY mask chain kit. Mask chains latch onto your face masks and help keep your masks close by. This kit will require the use of pliers. Crest Hill Branch Pickup Lockport Branch Pickup Romeoville Branch Pickup
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Tween Craft with Miss Jaci: Fairy Dough [YouTube Premiere] We're making magical fairy dough, just for tweens!. Watch our White Oak Library District YouTube channel on Thursday, January 14th at 2:00 pm to see how to create your own fairy dough. This video will remain on our YouTube channel so you can watch it at your leisure. Materials needed: - Hair conditioner
- Cornflour or cornstarch
- Glitter
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Tween Craft with Miss Jaci: Homemade Squishies [YouTube Premiere]Who doesn't want a squishie to have and to hold? Watch our White Oak Library District YouTube channel on Thursday, January 28th at 2:00 pm to learn how to create your own squishie! This video will remain on our YouTube channel, so you can go back and make even MORE squishies. Materials needed: - Inexpensive memory foam pillow
- Puffy pant
- Scissors
- Markers
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Recorded Storytime [YouTube Video Premieres] Storytime with Miss Julie Friday, January 1 - LINK to VIRTUAL program - FriendshipFriday, January 22 - LINK to VIRTUAL program - Pigeon Storytime with Miss Jane Storytime with Miss Terri Wednesday, January 6 - LINK to VIRTUAL program - Bedtime Wednesday, January 27 - LINK to VIRTUAL program - Friendship Storytime with Miss Jessica Storytime with Miss Jaci Storytime with Miss Brittany Wednesday, January 13 - LINK to VIRTUAL program - Polar Bears Storytime with Miss Morgan Storytime with Miss Ellen Wednesday, January 20 - LINK to VIRTUAL program - Winter's Nap More Children's Recorded Programs [YouTube Video Premieres] Book Talks with Mr. Max - The Fable Stables: Willa the Wisp Join Mr. Max as he talks about an exciting new juvenile fiction release, "The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp" by Jonathan Auxier. Auggie is a little boy who is in charge of The Fabled Stables, which hold many one-of-a-kind creatures. One day a new stall appears for an unknown creature. Auggie ventures into a swamp in the new stall and discovers a Wisp named Willa. Book Talks with Mr. Max - Jasmine Green Rescues Today Mr. Max will be talking about the new juvenile fiction series "Jasmine Green Rescues" by Helen Peters. Meet Jasmine Green who enjoys the beauty and bustle of a family farm and she's devoted to helping animals. Book Talk Tuesday with Miss Morgan Want to learn about what's new in middle-grade fiction and graphic novels? Explore great reads just waiting for you to discover. Read Aloud with Miss Julie: Because of Winn-DixieTune in to our YouTube channel on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 to listen to Miss Julie read the first two chapters of Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. This is a Newbery Honor Book, published in 2000 by Candlewick Press. Tuesday, January 26, 2021, continue reading with us on YouTube as we read chapters three and four of Because of Winn-DixieWhat is Because of Winn-Dixie about? One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries – and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. Busy Bees with Miss Brittany Staying at home is hard on all of us, and keeping busy at home is even harder. Miss Brittany is here with a new video (for parents) of early literacy activities to keep your little bees busy with supplies that you may have on hand at home (or can easily be found at the dollar store). Early literacy is the foundation to all other learning. Let’s make it fun! Monday, January 18 - LINK to this VIRTUAL program Tape Art Supplies you will need this week include: - Cardboard (or other canvas)
- Painter's tape
- Paint/markers/crayons, etc.
Jump Start is a program that promotes school readiness of children from ages four to five by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. We focus on areas such as language and literacy and many other aspects of preparing a child for their first school experience. Each week we will have a packet created for you to pick up and work on with your child at home. There will also be links and a video for additional packet assistance. Please make sure to pick up the packet in the Children's Departments. Every Tuesday. Tasty Treats with Miss Terri - Frozen-Inspired White Chocolate Fudge Listed below are the ingredients you will need as we go step-by-step in the video to make these treats. You can download this recipe as a PDF here.Ingredients Needed: C = cup, t = teaspoon, T = tablespoon - 2 C white chocolate chips
- 1 (14 oz.) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 2 t. vanilla extract
- Sky blue or turquoise gel food coloring
- Winter-themed sprinkles
Materials Needed:- 8 x 8 pan
- Microwave safe bowl
- Parchment paper
Tasty Treats with Miss Terri - Frozen-Inspired White Hot Chocolate Tuesday, January 26 - LINK to VIRTUAL program Listed below are the ingredients you will need as we go step-by-step in the video to make these treats. You can download this recipe as a PDF here. Ingredients Needed: C = cup, t = teaspoon, T = tablespoon - 1 C milk
- 1 C Half & Half
- 1 C white chocolate chips
- Blue food coloring
- 1/4 C sugar
Materials Needed:- Stove-top pan
- Mixing materials
- Measuring cup
- Small bowl
- A cup
Crafty Kids with Miss Ellen - Penguins Supply List: - Black construction paper
- White felt or white construction paper
- Small piece of orange construction paper
- Googly eyes or white paper to make eyes
- Scissors & glue stick
Crafty Kids with Miss Ellen - Mittens Supply List: - Construction paper - any color you want for your mittens
- Markers
- Sparkles & stickers to decorate your mittens
- Small piece of yarn
- Hole punch
- Scissors & glue stick
Art Club with Miss Julie - Sprinkle Painting Just the thing for your budding artist. We're exploring various types of art concepts and mediums, all with supplies you have at home to start creating your own works of art. Get a space ready on the refrigerator! Sprinkle painting Supply List: - Watercolor paints & paintbrush
- Tablespoon of kosher salt
- Cup of water for rinsing brush
- White paper
Art Club with Miss Jessica - Emu Picture with Oil PastelsThursday, January 21 - LINK to VIRTUAL programEmu pictureSupply List: - Oil pastels
- Emu template - download the PDF HERE
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Adult Memoir Writers Club [Zoom] Everyone has a story to tell. Has yours been told, in a way that will be remembered? Let's discuss how best to write your life story, and schedule a time to have your oral history recorded. This program will be held virtually via Zoom. Saturday, January 9 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
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Real Reads: Before and After : The Incredible Real Life Stories of Orphans Who Survived the Tennessee's Children's Home Society Monday, January 4 1:30 - 3:00 pm This month's discussion will be by Zoom only. The book is Before and After : the Incredible Real Life Stories of Orphans Who Survived the Tennessee's Children's Home Society by Judy Christie and Lisa Wingate. Copies of the book are available at the Lockport Branch's Adult Service Desk or by Curbside Pick-up. Please call 815-552-4250 to arrange a pick-up, and identify yourself as a book club participant. ZOOM INFO: Time: January 4, 2021 1:30 pm Here is the Zoom log-on information: Meeting ID: 856 1015 3302 Passcode: 885150
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Book Club: Washington Black [Zoom] Tuesday, January 12 10:30 am - Noon This month's book discussion is offered as a live Zoom session only. We are chatting about Washington Black by by Esi Edugyan. Pick up your copy of the book at the Lockport Adult Services Desk or by Curbside Pick-up by calling 815-552-4250. Please identify yourself as a book club participant. ZOOM INFO: Time: January 12, 2021 10:30 am Here is the Zoom log-on information: Meeting ID: 853 2044 2621 Passcode: 708381
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