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After School LEGO Club (T)

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends!

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Programs (T)

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Sew What

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Sign up each month for the chance to learn how a sewing machine works and make a simple project.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up each month for the chance to learn how a sewing machine works and make a simple project.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Sensory Friendly Family Programs - Art Workshop

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Department at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Play
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Elementary Age

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up  at the library for a themed family event! This month we are creating artwork using your choice of materials!

This program is for our patrons ages 4 through 11.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Families, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up  at the library for a themed family event! This month we are creating artwork using your choice of materials!

This program is for our patrons ages 4 through 11.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

I Spy Nature Walk

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Take a walk outdoors and see what parts of nature you can discover!

This program is for patrons in grades 2 - 5.

 

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a walk outdoors and see what parts of nature you can discover!

This program is for patrons in grades 2 - 5.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Inclement Weather

If there is inclement weather, we will move the program indoors. 

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Pokémon Go Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Follow along as we walk around downtown or in the library to spin Pokéstops, battle in raids and trade Pokémon!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5 with an adult.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Follow along as we walk around downtown or in the library to spin Pokéstops, battle in raids and trade Pokémon!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5 with an adult.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

If there is inclement weather, we will move the program indoors. 

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Intro to Letterboxing

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Have you always wanted to find hidden treasure?  Sign up and learn about letterboxing, a fun game played all over the world!  This activity is for families to do together adults (and siblings) should plan to stay too! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to find hidden treasure?  Sign up and learn about letterboxing, a fun game played all over the world!  This activity is for families to do together adults (and siblings) should plan to stay too! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

After School LEGO Club (T)

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends!

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Programs (T)

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

I Survived This Book Club

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

This month we will be reading The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

This month we will be reading The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee Cancellation Notice

This event is open to a limited amount of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Charm Bracelet Creations

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Create a charm bracelet for yourself or as a gift.

This program is for patrons in grades 4 & 5.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a charm bracelet for yourself or as a gift.

This program is for patrons in grades 4 & 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee Cancellation Notice

This event is open to a limited amount of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Parent Permission Slip

This program requires a parent permission slip. Please have the form signed before the event.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Elementary Process Art Jr.

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Join us for some creative experimentation to make a unique work of art.

This program is for patrons in Kindergarten - grade 2.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some creative experimentation to make a unique work of art.

This program is for patrons in Kindergarten - grade 2.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee Cancellation Notice

This event is open to a limited amount of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Family STEAM

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Drop in for some open house stations with STEAM challenges!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grade 5.

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in for some open house stations with STEAM challenges!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grade 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Elementary Process Art

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Join us for some creative experimentation to make a unique work of art.

This program is for patrons in grades 3-5.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some creative experimentation to make a unique work of art.

This program is for patrons in grades 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee Cancellation Notice

This event is open to a limited amount of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Rock, Paper, Reading Dragons

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Sign up to show off your Reading Dragons collection, play some games using your cards, and have the chance to get some special cards!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to show off your Reading Dragons collection, play some games using your cards, and have the chance to get some special cards!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Game On! (T)

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Play
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Get ready to play with new friends on the library's Nintendo Switch!

This program is for our patrons in grades 3-5.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play
Event Details:

Get ready to play with new friends on the library's Nintendo Switch!

This program is for our patrons in grades 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

Ticketed Programs (T)

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

After School LEGO Club (T)

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends!

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Programs (T)

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Book Bites

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Sign up to have a snack with new friends, talk about your favorite recent reads, and learn about the newest books for kids!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to have a snack with new friends, talk about your favorite recent reads, and learn about the newest books for kids!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Graphic Novel Book Bundles

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth Department at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Book Club, Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Are you a graphic novel fan?  Let one of our librarians surprise you with a book box with three graphic novels and some surprises!  Books will be checked out to your library card.

This program is for our patrons in grades 3-5.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a graphic novel fan?  Let one of our librarians surprise you with a book box with three graphic novels and some surprises!  Books will be checked out to your library card.

This program is for our patrons in grades 3-5.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Theme Book Bundle Jr.

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Book Club, Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Register your reader for a surprise bundle of books featuring a new theme each month!  Books will be checked out to the patron. 

Book Boxes will be available at the Youth Services desk for pickup 9/27 - 10/4.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your reader for a surprise bundle of books featuring a new theme each month!  Books will be checked out to the patron. 

Book Boxes will be available at the Youth Services desk for pickup 9/27 - 10/4.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Wild Cards (T)

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Come in to learn a variety of card games!  Take a deck home to share the game with your friends and family.

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Come in to learn a variety of card games!  Take a deck home to share the game with your friends and family.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Programs (T)

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Nerf Night - Zombie Edition

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Lurch into the library for the chance to sneak past zombies and see if you can work with your team to survive a zombie outbreak in the library!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lurch into the library for the chance to sneak past zombies and see if you can work with your team to survive a zombie outbreak in the library!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee Cancellation Notice

This event is open to a limited amount of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Nerf Night - Zombie Edition

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Lurch into the library for the chance to sneak past zombies and see if you can work with your team to survive a zombie outbreak in the library!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lurch into the library for the chance to sneak past zombies and see if you can work with your team to survive a zombie outbreak in the library!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Attendee Cancellation Notice

This event is open to a limited amount of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Sunday STEAM Club

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Drop by the library to spend your Sunday afternoon exploring different STEAM concepts and activities at a variety of stations.

This program is for our patrons in grades 1 - 5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop by the library to spend your Sunday afternoon exploring different STEAM concepts and activities at a variety of stations.

This program is for our patrons in grades 1 - 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Paws and Read

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Are you a beginner reader who is looking for some extra training?  Stop by and read to our furry friends from the Fox Valley Therapy Dogs Club for some practice!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grade 2.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a beginner reader who is looking for some extra training?  Stop by and read to our furry friends from the Fox Valley Therapy Dogs Club for some practice!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grade 2.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

LEGO Art (T)

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Come build LEGO art with your adult.  Each month we will have a different theme!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten - grade 2 and an adult.

 

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come build LEGO art with your adult.  Each month we will have a different theme!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten - grade 2 and an adult.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

Ticketed Programs (T)

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.