Will County libraries offer a variety of free and fun events

Welcome to The Herald-News’ Will County Inside/Outside Guide. Each week, Features Editor Denise M. Baran-Unland (@Denise_Unland61) highlights a few ideas for you to enjoy your weekend in Will County.

And welcome again to my monthly library picks!

Just because libraries are operating with mitigations doesn’t mean they aren’t still offering some great events. Here are my picks for this weekend and the coming week.

A NEW READ

WHEN: Ongoing

WHERE: Shorewood-Troy Public Library

COST & INFO: Register your child for this new program. Then, on the first Monday of each month, the library will hand-pick two to three titles and put them on hold for your child. Just fill out the form at shorewoodtroylibrary.org. For more information, call 815-725-1715 or email childrensdept@shorewoodtroylibrary.org.

SURPRISE CRAFT KITS

WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 12

WHERE: White Oak Library District, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill

COST AND INFO: Pick up a surprise craft kit at the adult services desk. Inside you’ll find materials and inspiration to start or make a variety of crafts at home. These kits are suitable for adults and teens. One kit per person and while supplies last. For more information, contact Erin Dedin or Faith Healy at 815-552-4286 or ededin@whiteoaklib.org or visit whiteoaklibrary.org.

BABY RHYME TIME

WHEN: All day Friday

WHERE: Fountaindale Public Library District, Bolingbrook

COST & INFO: Enjoy a special nursery rhyme for your little one every Friday. Browse our selection of rhymes on our YouTube channel. Watch at fountaindale.org/youtube. For information, visit fountaindale.org.

VIRTUAL ABRAHAM LINCOLN: A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Saturday

WHERE: Plainfield Public Library District

COST & INFO: President Lincoln’s inspiring story comes to life with a historical portrayal by actor Kevin Wood. Get a glimpse into Lincoln’s professional life through the Civil War. Register at plainfieldpubliclibrary.org.

TWEEN MAKE AND TAKE: POM-POMS GARLAND

WHEN: Starting 10 a.m. Monday

WHERE: White Oak Library District, 20670 Len Kubinski Drive, Crest Hill; 121 E. 8th St., Lockport; and 201 Normantown Road, Romeoville

COST & INFO: Kids ages 10 and 11 may pick up a pom-pom garland kit. This kit requires the use of scissors. While supplies last, registration required. One kit per child. For more information, visit the events calendar at whiteoaklibrary.org.

TEEN MAKE AND TAKE: CD WIND SPINNERS

WHEN: All day Tuesday

WHERE: New Lenox Public Library

COST & INFO: Use scratched CD to make magical and colorful wind spinners. For teens. Pick up kits at the library. To register, visit the events calendar at newlenoxlibrary.org.

THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING TOUR

WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday

WHERE: Joliet Public Library

COST & INFO: Join UK travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident Claire Evans for a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by “The Great British Baking Show” television series, aired on PBS. Learn about making a proper cup of tea, regional specialties: their origins, and the particular parts of the UK where they hail. She’ll translate the trickiest parts of British recipes for Americans so you can try them in your own kitchen. Pick up useful travel tips, too. For more information, visit jolietlibrary.libcal.com.

STEAM STORY TIME: MARSHMALLOW MADNESS

WHEN: 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday

WHERE: Frankfort Public Library

COST & INFO: Conduct a variety of experiments using marshmallow. Supply kits available for pickup in the youth services department. Register before picking up your supply kit. To register, visit frankfortlibrary.org.

Thoughts? Drop me a line at dunland@shawmedia.com.