White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch

"Quilt Whisperer" Connie Martin, MA. provides an American historical information presentation from research on her family history to reveal secret codes in quilts as a 6th generation descendant of enslaved Africans in Kentucky.&nbsp;
Connie finds joy in sharing the stories told by her great grandmother Lizzie, which were passed down by Lizzie's enslaved mother who told stories of plantation escapes traveling through Kentucky, Missouri and into Illinois to freedom in Canada.&nbsp;
Learn the untold history of secret safe routes, and codes used on the Underground Railroad, including special stitching in the quilts; used throughout our counties - including use of Illinois rivers and streams that freedom seekers used to follow using abolitionist guides who risked their lives assisting them north to Canada.<a href="https://whiteoak.librarycalendar.com/event/pre-civil-war-quilts-secret-codes-freedom-underground-railroad-connie-martin-76504" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here</a>

Local Event: Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad with Connie Martin

Will County

Homer Glen-Lockport

Illinois

Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom...

"Quilt Whisperer" Connie Martin, MA. provides an American historical information presentation from research on her family...

Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad with Connie Martin

Take a step back into the time in the "ICE AGE" movie as we join the "Herd"- Manny, Sid and Diego on a chaotic, comical quest. This will be an audience interactive showing of the movie "Ice Age".<a href="https://whiteoak.librarycalendar.com/event/ice-age-interactive-movie-src-family-program-placeholder-68550" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here</a>

Local Event: SRC Family: Ice Age Interactive Movie!!

SRC Family: Ice Age Interactive Movie!!

Take a step back into the time in the "ICE AGE" movie as we join the "Herd"- Manny, Sid and Diego on a chaotic, comical quest....

Americans’ views on murder and capital punishment changed forever on May 21, 1924, with the discovery of the brutal murder of 13-year-old Bobby Franks. The location of the murder and the identity of the perpetrators shook the city to its core. Follow former criminal investigator and historian, Ray Johnson, as he leads you through the twists and turns of the investigation and its aftermath.<a href="https://whiteoak.librarycalendar.com/event/bobby-franks-crime-century-65681" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here</a>

Local Event: The Murder of Bobby Franks: Chicago’s Crime of the Century

The Murder of Bobby Franks: Chicago’s Crime of...

Americans’ views on murder and capital punishment changed forever on May 21, 1924, with the discovery of the brutal murder of...

The Murder of Bobby Franks: Chicago’s Crime of the Century

We've all heard of Route 66, but did you ever stop to think of all the women who worked along the 2,448 miles that make up the world's most famous highway? They pumped gas, ran for office, painted murals, joined the military, reported news, and designed buildings, theme parks, rockets, and toys. Just in time for this year's 100th anniversary of the iconic Mother Road, author Cheryl Eichar Jett will examine the myriad roles women played along Route 66.&nbsp;
Cheryl is an award-winning author and playwright specializing in this unique niche of women's history. The book, Apron's Away: Women's Work on Route 66 debuted in April of this year.&nbsp;
This program is sponsored by the City of Lockport and the Lockport Council of Arts.&nbsp;<a href="https://whiteoak.librarycalendar.com/event/aprons-away-eichar-jett-65649" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here</a>

Local Event: Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett

Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with...

We've all heard of Route 66, but did you ever stop to think of all the women who worked along the 2,448 miles that make up the...

Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett

Are you interested in learning more about our American democracy in a "just-the-facts" way? Perhaps you're looking for a place to discuss the ins-and-outs of governance in a moderated and non-partisan forum? Look no further than our new six-part series!
Part education and part discussion group, this community-building program will focus on a particular subject related to the roles of our government and our community in a democracy. Karen Johnson (a current Lockport Township Trustee) will be hosting this program and partnering with representatives from Lewis University's Gros Institute to help facilitate the discussion. These discussions will allow attendees to explore their individual and collective experiences and consider how they might empower themselves and others to change the world.
Each month we will draw from the interests of the people present to set the following month’s educational/discussion subject, within the context of a particular aspect of our government, governance, election processes (nonpartisan, no particular candidate discussions), or building community. The topic for part one of this six part program is America’s Checks and Balances: an overview of the roles of the three branches of government, as well as the roles of the media and we, the people, in our democracy.&nbsp;<a href="https://whiteoak.librarycalendar.com/event/people-power-exploring-our-role-democracy-78323" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here</a>

Local Event: People Power: Exploring Our Role in Democracy

People Power: Exploring Our Role in Democracy

Are you interested in learning more about our American democracy in a "just-the-facts" way? Perhaps you're looking for a place...

Illinois has consistently served as a touchstone for the history of comic strips and books: creators have lived here, publishers have set up shop here, and important events have occurred here. While Chicagoland has inspired memorable characters (Dick Tracy, Blondie, and Brenda Starr), downstate has made lasting contributions to the culture as well (Popeye, Black Panther, and The Phantom).
This presentation traces the many ways that Illinois and comics have formed a symbiotic relationship: politics, labor, law and order, education, architecture, and identity. Through contextualizing how comics culture has responded to these aspects of Illinois history, this program will demonstrate a complex unity between the two. From Hollywood to Broadway, the Mafia to Congress, and a future King of England, Illinois has shaped an entire industry. This, in turn, has nurtured a rich and vibrant comics community, thereby reinforcing the important relationship between Illinois history and comics culture.&nbsp;
Dr. Stephen Harrick is a writer, historian, scholar, educator, and theatre artist. He has written about comics culture for Comics Beat, Straight Up Magazine, and The Arts STL. He has delivered dozens of presentations on comics, literature, theatre and performance at libraries, and conventions and academic conferences in the United States and internationally. His comics have been published by GrayHaven Comics and Ink &amp; Drink Comics.&nbsp;
Illinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council], as well as by contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.<a href="https://whiteoak.librarycalendar.com/event/road-scholar-comic-book-illinois-66407" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here</a>

Local Event: IL Road Scholar: Comic Book Culture and Illinois: A Living History

IL Road Scholar: Comic Book Culture and...

Illinois has consistently served as a touchstone for the history of comic strips and books: creators have lived here,...

IL Road Scholar: Comic Book Culture and Illinois: A Living History

White Oak Library District - Lockport Branch

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Romeoville

Lauren Traut

New Lenox

John Ferak

Joliet

Cook County

Lemont

Bolingbrook

Emily Rosca

Plainfield

Shorewood

Mokena

Orland Park

DuPage County

Woodridge

Werk Force Brewing Co.

Fresh on tour from Nashville, TN we're super pumped to help route The Foxhounds through Illinois!! A Sunday that'll be one to beat - we'll start things off with our First Sundays Open Bluegrass Jam followed by an electrifying afternoon with a rare appearance by The Foxhounds!
<ul><li>Open Bluegrass Jam: 11:30-1:30pm</li><li>The Foxhounds Show: 1:45-4:45pm</li><li>Happy Belly Open 12-6pm</li><li>Tap Room Open 11-7pm</li><li>Open to the Public - No Cover</li></ul>
ABOUT THE BAND: Formed in 2024, the Foxhounds have been making waves within Nashville's bluegrass scene. The four-piece collective has gained attention for their eclectic performances that engage new and exhilarating ideas within the context of traditional American roots music. Between classic bluegrass numbers, newer favorites, and original material, the band draws from a wide array of material to form performances guaranteed to excite!Werk Force Brewing 14903 S&nbsp;Center Street, Plainfield www.werkforcebrewing.com

Local Event: Bluegrass Sunday Funday 11:30am-5pm

Bluegrass Sunday Funday 11:30am-5pm

Fresh on tour from Nashville, TN we're super pumped to help route The Foxhounds through Illinois!! A Sunday that'll be one to...

Old Canal Days

Old Canal Days is back in Lockport June 11–14, and this year’s festival is bigger and better than ever! 🎡🎶🎆
Bring the whole family out for four days packed with: ✨ Carnival rides 🍔 Delicious food 🍻 Beer tent 🛍️ Artisan market 🎵 Live entertainment 🎆 Fireworks 🚁 A spectacular drone show
Plus so much more throughout the weekend!
🎟️ Don’t forget — Early Bird pricing on Mega Passes and Daily Wristbands is available through June 10.
Check out the full schedule of events and start planning your weekend fun today: <a href="https://www.oldcanaldays.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.oldcanaldays.com</a>

Local Event: Old Canal Days Festival 

Old Canal Days Festival 

Old Canal Days is back in Lockport June 11–14, and this year’s festival is bigger and better than ever! 🎡🎶🎆
Bring the whole...

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We Pick up: All Appliances, Farm Equipment, Garden Tractors, Snowmobiles, Automotive(all car related parts), Furnaces,Nuts, Bolts, Nails, Screws&hellip;if it&rsquo;s Metal we&rsquo;ll take it away for you. If you&rsquo;re wondering if we can take a particular item just give us a call and ask. For Free Pickup please call Brian @ 815-210-8819

Free Scrap Metal Pickup

Free Scrap Metal Pickup. We Pick up: All Appliances, Farm Equipment, Garden Tractors, Snowmobiles, Automotive(all car related parts), Furnaces,Nuts...

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Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad with Connie Martin

JUN

9

6:30 PM

White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch, 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL

SRC Family: Ice Age Interactive Movie!!

JUN

11

5:45 PM

White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch, 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL

The Murder of Bobby Franks: Chicago’s Crime of the Century

JUN

13

11:30 AM

White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch, 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL

Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66 with Cheryl Eichar Jett

JUN

17

7:00 PM

White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch, 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL

People Power: Exploring Our Role in Democracy

JUN

20

10:00 AM

White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch, 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL

IL Road Scholar: Comic Book Culture and Illinois: A Living History

JUN

27

2:00 PM

White Oak Library District: Lockport Branch, 121 E 8th St, Lockport, IL

Bluegrass Sunday Funday 11:30am-5pm

Old Canal Days Festival

Free Scrap Metal Pickup