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This event is in the "Toddler" group

Toddler Art

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.

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.

Closed
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 "Toddler" group

Play-Doh Stations

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Play
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Register to explore a variety of Play-Doh stations that will let you squish, mold and discover!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 5 years of age.

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

Register to explore a variety of Play-Doh stations that will let you squish, mold and discover!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 5 years of age.

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - SmashBros & MarioKart

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Montgomery at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Volunteer to help with player management and tech support

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

Volunteer to help with player management and tech support

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 see our brochure or call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library.
  • iPods & other electronics should be left at home.
  • Rubber gloves are provided if desired.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Jr. High" group

Smash Bros & Mario Kart

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Smash Bros & Mario Kart:

Come in to compete against other local players in Smash Bros. or Mario Kart! 

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

Come in to compete against other local players in Smash Bros. or Mario Kart! 

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

Toddler Book Bundles

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddler

Pick up a bundle of board books selected by a librarian for your little reader! 

 Toddler Book Bundles are at the Montgomery Campus Youth Services desk, while supplies last!

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddler
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Pick up a bundle of board books selected by a librarian for your little reader! 

 Toddler Book Bundles are at the Montgomery Campus Youth Services desk, while supplies last!

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 - Which Craft?

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Volunteer to Help Set-up our Which Craft? program at the Montgomery campus.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Volunteer Reminders

Please remember:

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

Volunteer to Help Set-up our Which Craft? program at the Montgomery campus.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Volunteer Reminders

Please remember:

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

Which Craft?

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away.  This month's craft is Cursed Objects.

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

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away.  This month's craft is Cursed Objects.

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 - Nerf Night: Zombie Edition

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Volunteer to act as a zombie or Nerf Herder for our Youth Services Nerf Night

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

Volunteer to act as a zombie or Nerf Herder for our Youth Services Nerf Night

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 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. 

Full
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. 

Open
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.

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, October 6, 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!

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 "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.

Full
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 "Preschool" group

Preschool Art

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Enjoy some process art, stories, music and dance for our preschool friends.

This program is for our friends 4 - 5 years of age.

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

Enjoy some process art, stories, music and dance for our preschool friends.

This program is for our friends 4 - 5 years of age.

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 "Families" group

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Bilingual, 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 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: Bilingual, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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

Spooky, Scary Skeleton Take & Make

All Day
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Pick up a kit to dig out mock fossils, learn about proper excavating techniques, and dissect owl pellets to learn all things skeletons! This is a Take & Make activity that requires registration.

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

Pick up a kit to dig out mock fossils, learn about proper excavating techniques, and dissect owl pellets to learn all things skeletons! This is a Take & Make activity that requires registration.

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 "Babies" group

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, October 8, 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 babies ages 6-20 months.

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 babies ages 6-20 months.

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 "Babies" group

Tot & Me Social Time

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
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 planned for patrons 21-30 months old.

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 planned for patrons 21-30 months old.

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 "Babies" group

Tiny Tot Art

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Join us for a story, songs, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons.

This program is for our patrons that are ages 18-23 months.

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

Join us for a story, songs, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons.

This program is for our patrons that are ages 18-23 months.

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 "Toddler" group

Toddler Art

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.

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

Toddler Art

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.

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

Are You a Poet?

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Writing & Language
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Learn about different types of poetry and use all the fancy words you know to write some of your own!

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

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

Learn about different types of poetry and use all the fancy words you know to write some of your own!

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