Storytimes near Lemont Library

Lemont Public Library, Children's Activity Center

These amazing STEAM sessions (courtesy of the DuPage Children’s Museum) are designed to encourage your child’s curiosity in the world around them. July 9: Pixelize It! Images that you see on a screen are actually made up of small picture elements called pixels. In this session, participants will be introduced to how images appear on a device screen. Using Perler beads, they will then explore the concept of binary code to create an image. July 23: Deconstruction Junction Our world has so many devices that make day-to-day life convenient. Each of these devices has its own intricate way of working. In this session, participants will take apart a household device as a team, identify the different parts of the item, and attempt to put it back together. Registration for this program will open on June 11.

Pollyanna Social

Our fiction and collection development librarian, Maureen, loves to share her passion for stories at her Happy Booker events. Enjoy engaging reads and lively discussions in a comfortable setting. Our fiction and collection development librarian, Maureen, loves to share her passion for stories at her Happy Booker events. Enjoy engaging reads and lively discussions in a comfortable setting. Copies of the books are available one month in advance at the Patron Services desk. June 11 - The Wedding People by Alison Espach July 9 - Count My Lies by Sophie Stava August 13 - The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict

Lemont Public Library, Children's Activity Center

Kick off Fridays with music, movement, and noise. Kick off Fridays with music, movement, and noise.

Lemont Public Library, Event Space

Murder, mystery, mayhem, and motive: Reads that are guaranteed to have you on the edge of your seat until the end. Copies of the books are available one month in advance at the Patron Services desk. July 10 - With a Vengeance by Riley Sager September 4 - The Best Lies by David Ellis

Lemont Public Library, Event Space

Join Umesh Bhatia, a long-time meditation practitioner, to learn how meditation can offer calm and relaxation before bed by reducing stress and helping with falling asleep and staying asleep. Registration for this event will open on June 11 at 9:00am. Many people struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep because their minds remain active long after they get into bed. Stress, overthinking, and daily responsibilities can make it difficult for the body to fully relax. Meditation is a simple and natural practice that can help quiet the mind, reduce stress, and improve sleep quality. By incorporating this simple practice into your routine, you may find it easier to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling more refreshed. Meditation has numerous benefits beyond sleeping. After you meditate the benefits don’t end when your session ends. Join Umesh Bhatia who has been meditating for over 20 years and teaching this powerful technique to audiences across the US. There will be a chance to practice meditation during this program.

Athens Park

Venture out to brand new Athens Park in beautiful Downtown Lemont for storytimes and fun in the great outdoors. Storytimes will be held at 11:30 and 12:30. Venture out to brand new Athens Park in beautiful Downtown Lemont for storytimes and fun in the great outdoors. Storytimes will be held at 11:30 and 12:30.

Lemont Public Library, Learning Center

Come with any questions about technology where you need the most help. Bring your own computer, tablet, or phone. Come with any questions about technology where you need the most help. Bring your own computer, tablet, or phone.

Lemont Public Library, Event Space

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. If any member of the public wishes to address the Library Board of Trustees at this meeting, please contact Director Mary Golden at mgolden@lemontlibrary.org or call 630.257.6541.

Lemont Public Library

Stop by the Youth Services desk every Wednesday for our weekly craft kit while supplies last. Stop by the Youth Services desk every Wednesday for our weekly craft kit while supplies last.

Lemont Public Library, Children's Activity Center

Come enjoy books, rhymes, lifts, and bounces perfect for babies and toddlers. Older siblings are welcome. Come enjoy books, rhymes, lifts, and bounces perfect for babies and toddlers. Older siblings are welcome.

Lemont Village Green

Presented in partnership with the Village of Lemont and the Lemont Park District. June 17: CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER July 15: Fairytale Entertainment with Bluey and Bingo, Incredible Bats, & Awesome Balloon Creations August 5: STEM Night with Crosstown Exotics, PaintTimeFun, & Kids Science Labs

Lemont Public Library, Children's Activity Center

Does your child crave stimulation? Do they struggle to sit still? This is the program for them! We’ll have a lively mix of rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and movement activities. Does your child crave stimulation? Do they struggle to sit still? This is the program for them! We’ll have a lively mix of rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and movement activities.

Lemont Public Library, Event Space

This summer, enjoy a two‑part movie experience featuring a beloved classic followed by its modern remake. Watch each film on our 10‑foot screen and stay for a lively group discussion. This summer will highlight a classic-to-remake movie series. The first session will showcase the original film, and the next session will feature its modern reimagining to see how stories evolve across generations. Watch the movies as a group on our 10‑foot screen and stay for a lively discussion. It’s the perfect way to begin your day with nostalgia, fresh perspectives, and great conversation. June 18 - A Star is Born (1954) PG; 2hr 34m June 25 - A Star is Born (2018) R; 2hr 16m July 16 - The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Not Rated; 1hr 39m July 23 - You’ve Got Mail (1998) PG; 1hr 59m August 20 - The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) Not Rated; 1hr 15m August 27 - The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) PG; 2h

Lemont Public Library, Children's Activity Center

Make beautiful noise with local music school Edge Music Academy for this hands-on early childhood music class. Registration for this session opens June 11 at 9 am. Make beautiful noise with local music school Edge Music Academy for this hands-on early childhood music class.

Lemont Public Library, Event Space

Join Danyelle Andrews from Bee Well Collective and leader of the weekly Lemont Walking Club for a wonderful walk around the neighborhood, followed by a brief discussion about wellness. Join Danyelle Andrews from Bee Well Collective and leader of the weekly Lemont Walking Club for a wonderful walk around the neighborhood, followed by a brief discussion about wellness and staying active. June 22 - NeuroFit Brain Teasers July 20 - Whole Food Plant Based Recipes and Tips August 17 - Managing and Preventing Hypertension through Lifestyle Medicine

Lemont Public Library, Children's Activity Center

These amazing STEAM sessions (courtesy of the DuPage Children’s Museum) are designed to encourage your child’s curiosity in the world around them. July 7: Code a Buddy The concepts of coding and programming can be broken down into simple concepts without using technology. In this session, participants will be introduced to the concept that coding is just giving a computer a set of instructions to follow. Participants will then take that concept and use it to code a friend. July 21: Back Together Again Have you ever wondered how your favorite toys are put together? This session is all about taking things apart and putting them back together to figure out what each part's purpose is to spark curiosity of how the things around us are built. Registration for this program opens on June 11.

Lemont Public Library, Event Space

Planning for the management of your finances? This program brings together the legal and banking requirements to guide clients through the aspects of using a Power of Attorney for Property. Registration for this event will open on June 11 at 9:00am. Attendees will be walked step-by-step through considerations in the creation of a Power of Attorney by Lemont attorney Sarah Forzley Pocic, gaining a clear understanding of how the document is prepared, what decisions are involved, and how to ensure it reflects their intentions. From selecting an agent to defining powers and safeguards, participants will leave with a better understanding of how to put a strong plan in place. The session will also provide perspective from Angel Martinez of Lemont Bank and Trust as to what happens when a Power of Attorney needs to be used. Participants will gain valuable insight into how banks review and process these documents, what to expect when an agent presents a Power of Attorney, and how to avoid common delays or issues. The program will explore the key differences between using a Power of Attorney and adding a joint owner to a bank account. Through real-world insight from both an attorney and a banking professional, attendees will learn the benefits, risks, and practical implications of each option—helping them make informed decisions about how to structure their financial affairs.

Lemont Public Library

Stop by the Youth Services desk every Wednesday for our weekly craft kit while supplies last. Stop by the Youth Services desk every Wednesday for our weekly craft kit while supplies last.

Lemont Public Library, Children's Activity Center

Come enjoy books, rhymes, lifts, and bounces perfect for babies and toddlers. Older siblings are welcome. Come enjoy books, rhymes, lifts, and bounces perfect for babies and toddlers. Older siblings are welcome.

Lemont Public Library, Learning Center

This hands-on session introduces a variety of assistive devices now available for checkout. Come try our new ergonomic mice, portable sound amplifier, wireless digital highlighter and more. Registration for this event will open on June 11 at 9:00am. This hands-on session introduces a variety of assistive devices now available for checkout. Come try our new ergonomic mice, portable sound amplifier, wireless digital highlighter and more as we explore how these technologies can support reading, writing, communication, and overall ease of use. All items featured in these programs were purchased in whole or in part by the Cook County Equity Fund. This program is offered once in July and once in August. Please register for only one session.

Lemont Public Library

We need teen volunteers to help with prepping and hosting programs for kids this summer. Please register for each date you plan to volunteer. Registration for this session opens June 11 at 9 am. We need teen volunteers to help with prepping and hosting programs for kids this summer. Please register for each date you plan to volunteer.

Lemont Public Library, Children's Activity Center

These amazing STEAM sessions (courtesy of the DuPage Children’s Museum) are designed to encourage your child’s curiosity in the world around them. July 8: No Tech? No Problem Computers are everywhere! How do these amazing machines function? In this session, participants will explore the world of technology using craft materials. Using beads and string, participants will use binary code to create their name or a secret message. July 22: Take Apart Chart The practice of taking things apart and putting them together builds patience and curiosity in the world around us. In this session, participants will take items apart, chart and document the pieces they find, and figure out how to put everything back together again. Registration for this program opens on June 11.

Lemont Public Library, Event Space

This summer, enjoy a two‑part movie experience featuring a beloved classic followed by its modern remake. Watch each film on our 10‑foot screen and stay for a lively group discussion. This summer will highlight a classic-to-remake movie series. The first session will showcase the original film, and the next session will feature its modern reimagining to see how stories evolve across generations. Watch the movies as a group on our 10‑foot screen and stay for a lively discussion. It’s the perfect way to begin your day with nostalgia, fresh perspectives, and great conversation. June 18 - A Star is Born (1954) PG; 2hr 34m June 25 - A Star is Born (2018) R; 2hr 16m July 16 - The Shop Around the Corner (1940) Not Rated; 1hr 39m July 23 - You’ve Got Mail (1998) PG; 1hr 59m August 20 - The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) Not Rated; 1hr 15m August 27 - The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) PG; 2h

Lemont Public Library, Children's Activity Center

These amazing STEAM sessions (courtesy of the DuPage Children’s Museum) are designed to encourage your child’s curiosity in the world around them. July 9: Pixelize It! Images that you see on a screen are actually made up of small picture elements called pixels. In this session, participants will be introduced to how images appear on a device screen. Using Perler beads, they will then explore the concept of binary code to create an image. July 23: Deconstruction Junction Our world has so many devices that make day-to-day life convenient. Each of these devices has its own intricate way of working. In this session, participants will take apart a household device as a team, identify the different parts of the item, and attempt to put it back together. Registration for this program will open on June 11.

Lemont Public Library, Children's Activity Center

Kick off Fridays with music, movement, and noise. Kick off Fridays with music, movement, and noise.

Lemont Public Library, Event Space

Piece together a team of up to 4 puzzle enthusiasts and see who has the fastest fingers in Lemont. Each team will be given a 500-piece puzzle and a 90-minute time limit. Registration for this event will open on June 11 at 9:00am. Piece together a team of up to 4 puzzle enthusiasts and see who has the fastest fingers in Lemont. Each team will be given a 500-piece puzzle and a 90-minute time limit. The team to complete the most of their puzzle will be crowned puzzle champions. Please make sure to register everyone on your team.

Abbey Oaks Park

Join your favorite librarians and the Lemont Park District Fun Squad for special outdoor storytimes at local parks. Join your favorite librarians and the Lemont Park District Fun Squad for special outdoor storytimes at local parks. June 8: Gleneagles Park July 27: Abbey Oaks Park August 10: Virginia Reed Park

Lemont Public Library, Learning Center

Join the Lemont Township Assessor's team for assistance navigating the Assessor's website, to claim exemptions, review your property tax bill, and ask Assessor-related questions. Join the Lemont Township Assessor's team for assistance navigating the Assessor's website, which contains the links you will need to claim valuable exemptions, obtain comparable properties, and review your property tax bill through the various Cook County government entities. The library will provide laptops, but quantities are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. This is a drop-in program being held in the library Learning Center on the following dates: Tuesday, June 23 Tuesday, July 28 Tuesday, August 25

Lemont Public Library, Event Space

Learn calligraphy with local artist and designer Carol O’Rourke. In this class, you will practice brush‑pen techniques, explore lettering styles, and learn to create expressive lines. Registration for this event will open on June 11 at 9:00am. Learn calligraphy with local artist and designer Carol O’Rourke. In this class, you will practice brush‑pen techniques, explore lettering styles, and learn to create expressive lines. Each student receives a workbook with lettering guides, tracing sheets, basic shapes, full alphabets, brush pens, and blank cards and envelopes for finished pieces. Carol will also share ways to use calligraphy in projects like cards, ornaments, gift tags, and home décor. Please note that patrons on the wait list will only be admitted to the program if registration spots become available. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lemont Public Library District.

Lemont Public Library

Stop by the Youth Services desk every Wednesday for our weekly craft kit while supplies last. Stop by the Youth Services desk every Wednesday for our weekly craft kit while supplies last.