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White Oak Library Events
The below library programs have been made possible through a partnership between the White Oak Library District and the Village of Romeoville.
1619: The Journey of a People, A Musical with Ted Williams III
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
7:00-8:30 p.m.
On August 20, 1619, 20 enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. The 400-year plus journey that followed would change a nation and the world. 1619: The Journey of a People is a dynamic theatrical (song, music, and stories) experience featuring playwright, professor, and performer Ted Williams III, and a small, but brilliant cast.
This show packs generations of history into an abridged performance. 1619: The Journey of a People commemorates the struggles, recognizes the heroes, and critically analyzes the American journey towards freedom and equality. From the beginning of American slavery to the Reconstruction, the Great Migration, the Civil Rights Era, and modern movements for justice, Williams uses history to explain modern America.
Registration
is required for this event. Registration will close on February 4, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
All Hail the Queen: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin w/the McNary Experience
Thursday, February 26, 2026
7:00-8:30 p.m.
For one special night only, the Queen of Soul comes to Romeoville in this lively and passionate concert tribute to Aretha Franklin. The McNary Experience, a Chicagoland band led by classically trained vocalist Qiana McNary who have traversed genres from old-school jazz to funk and soul, will now take on the beloved repertoire of the legendary Aretha Franklin, playing iconic hits like "Natural Woman," "R-E-S-P-E-C-T," and more!
Registration is required for this event. Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
The Life of Aviator Bessie Coleman portrayed by Gigi Coleman
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Bessie Coleman, portrayed by her great niece Gigi Coleman, shares her experiences leading her to becoming the first African American to earn her international pilot's license and the first black woman in the world to fly an airplane. With Coleman’s unwillingness to take “no” for an answer, she achieved many accomplishments in the U. S. in the field of aviation and led the way for African Americans to pursue their aviation dreams.
Chicagoan Gigi Coleman, the great niece of Bessie Coleman—the world's first African American woman to become a licensed pilot—is continuing the legacy of her great Aunt Bessie in this dramatic portrayal.
Registration is required for this event. Registration will close on March 3, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Irish Legends from Around the World w/Terry Lynch
Monday, March 16, 2026
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Terry Lynch, a true Son of Erin, shares enchanting folktales that capture the essence of fairies, banshees and leprechauns in all their glory.
Registration is required for this event. Registration will close on March 16, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
