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Teen Volunteer Opportunity-I'll Be Pickled

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help with our pickled foods taste test.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help with our pickled foods taste test.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

Food items will be served at this program. Please be advised that food may contain or come in contact with these ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts. If you have a food allergy or special dietary requirements, please contact the program facilitator before attending.

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.

Teen Volunteer Reminders

Please remember:

  • You must be on time.
  • Clothes must be appropriate. (Please call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library. 
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Jr. High" group

I'll Be Pickled

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Taste test a variety of pickled treats.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taste test a variety of pickled treats.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

Food items will be served at this program. Please be advised that food may contain or come in contact with these ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts. If you have a food allergy or special dietary requirements, please contact the program facilitator before attending.

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

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite stories in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para conocer historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestras historias favoritas en inglés y español! 

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite stories in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para conocer historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestras historias favoritas en inglés y español! 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Jr. High" group

Mega Snow Globes

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Create big, festive, winter snow globes.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create big, festive, winter snow globes.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Jr. High" group

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery campus Youth Services area.

Check in at the Youth Services desk.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery campus Youth Services area.

Check in at the Youth Services desk.

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.

Teen Volunteer Reminders

Please remember:

  • You must be on time.
  • Clothes must be appropriate. (Please call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library. 
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club:

The Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month for readers to discover and discuss a wide variety of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books. Contact A...

December's book: Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month for readers to discover and discuss a wide variety of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

December's book: Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 6-20 months old with caregiver.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 6-20 months old with caregiver.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Tot & Me Social Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Stop in for some toddler and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 21-30 months old with caregiver.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some toddler and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 21-30 months old with caregiver.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Toddle into the library for stories and music!

This program is planned for our patrons who are 2-3 years old.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Toddle into the library for stories and music!

This program is planned for our patrons who are 2-3 years old.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Get Crafty

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Get Crafty:

Tap into your inner DIY nature by joining us for crafts and conversation. All skill levels are welcome to explore new crafting themes. To ensure we have enough supplies, please reg...

December Craft - Gingerbread Houses

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tap into your inner DIY nature by joining us for crafts and conversation. All skill levels are welcome to explore new crafting themes. To ensure we have enough supplies, please register in advance. For adults.

December Craft - Gingerbread Houses

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

Friday Fun Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Bring a grown up and read a story, do some dancing and have some Friday fun!

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a grown up and read a story, do some dancing and have some Friday fun!

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.

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

Candy Cane Challenge

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Come challenge your taste buds by guessing weird and wacky candy cane flavors!

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

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

Come challenge your taste buds by guessing weird and wacky candy cane flavors!

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

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

Food items will be served at this program. Please be advised that food may contain or come in contact with these ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts. If you have a food allergy or special dietary requirements, please contact the program facilitator before attending.

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

Candy Cane Challenge

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Come challenge your taste buds by guessing weird and wacky candy cane flavors!

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

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

Come challenge your taste buds by guessing weird and wacky candy cane flavors!

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

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

Food items will be served at this program. Please be advised that food may contain or come in contact with these ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts. If you have a food allergy or special dietary requirements, please contact the program facilitator before attending.

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, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Come and explore different STEAM concepts and activity stations with the family!

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

Come and explore different STEAM concepts and activity stations with the family!

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

Game On! (T)

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Come in to make friends while playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!  This program is for our patrons in third through fifth grade.

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

Come in to make friends while playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!  This program is for our patrons in third through fifth grade.

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Jr. High" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Boardroom at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Dungeons & Dragons:

Do you enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons or want to learn? Join us at this fun club!

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

Do you enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons or want to learn? Join us at this fun club!

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

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite stories in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para conocer historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestras historias favoritas en inglés y español! 

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite stories in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para conocer historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestras historias favoritas en inglés y español! 

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 6-20 months old with caregiver.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 6-20 months old with caregiver.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Tot & Me Social Time

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Stop in for some toddler and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 21-30 months old with caregiver.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some toddler and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 21-30 months old with caregiver.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Jr. High" group

Nail Art Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Learn how to prep and care for your nails before applying awesome designs!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to prep and care for your nails before applying awesome designs!

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 "Toddler" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Toddle into the library for stories and music!

This program is planned for our patrons who are 2-3 years old.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Toddle into the library for stories and music!

This program is planned for our patrons who are 2-3 years old.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons & Dragons:

Do you enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons or want to learn? Join us at this fun club!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

Do you enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons or want to learn? Join us at this fun club!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Wonder Lab Jr.

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Curious children and caregivers!  Come in and explore discovery-based learning activities featuring a different theme each month!

This program is for our patrons ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Curious children and caregivers!  Come in and explore discovery-based learning activities featuring a different theme each month!

This program is for our patrons ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The History and Folklore of Santa Claus

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

The History and Folklore of Santa Claus

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

The History and Folklore of Santa Claus