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Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Sunday STEAM Club

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Teen Volunteer-Montgomery Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services Sunday STEAM Club

Check in at the Montgomery Youth Services Department Desk

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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
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Teen Volunteer-Montgomery Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services Sunday STEAM Club

Check in at the Montgomery Youth Services Department Desk

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Teen Volunteer Drop-In

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Are you interested in volunteering this summer? Our Youth Services Department is looking for volunteers to help with Summer Reading Program sign-ups.

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

Are you interested in volunteering this summer? Our Youth Services Department is looking for volunteers to help with Summer Reading Program sign-ups.

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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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room 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!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity- Dungeons & Dragons DM

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Boardroom at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Teen Volunteer Opportunity- DM for our Dungeons & Dragons Program.

Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PM

Must be available for all spring game dates: Mondays, 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19

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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
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Teen Volunteer Opportunity- DM for our Dungeons & Dragons Program.

Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PM

Must be available for all spring game dates: Mondays, 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19

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.

Paws and Read

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

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!

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
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!

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.

Daffodil Day

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Spend your Tuesday morning listening to some flowery stories and creating a daffodil of your own to take home!

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

Spend your Tuesday morning listening to some flowery stories and creating a daffodil of your own to take home!

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.

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

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

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

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

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.

Tot & Me Social Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

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

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

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

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.

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion:

The Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets the second Thursday of the month to provide an opportunity for readers to share insights and discover new books. Contact Adult Se...

This month we will be discussing 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig. Call 630-978-1024 to request the title be held under your name or stop by the second floor Adult Service desk at our Oswego location to pick up a copy.

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

The Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets the second Thursday of the month to provide an opportunity for readers to share insights and discover new books. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

This month we will be discussing 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig. Call 630-978-1024 to request the title be held under your name or stop by the second floor Adult Service desk at our Oswego location to pick up a copy.

Anime Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Anime Club:

Join Anime Club as we catch up on a few anime shows. Unique snack will be served, so bring your water bottle.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Film & TV
Registration Required

Join Anime Club as we catch up on a few anime shows. Unique snack will be served, so bring your water bottle.

Disclaimer(s)

Parent Permission Slip

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

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.

Learn to Draw

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Stop by the craft table to try your hand at our monthly drawing challenge!

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

Stop by the craft table to try your hand at our monthly drawing challenge!

Wonder Lab Jr.

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Toddler

Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities with a different theme each month.  This program is best suited for children ages 3-5. 

The theme for May is Patterns!

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

Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities with a different theme each month.  This program is best suited for children ages 3-5. 

The theme for May is Patterns!

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.

Learn to Draw

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Stop by the craft table to try your hand at our monthly drawing challenge!

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

Stop by the craft table to try your hand at our monthly drawing challenge!

Mother's Day Craft Stations

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Stop by the library make a special craft for that special grown up you care about!

  While supplies last!

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

Stop by the library make a special craft for that special grown up you care about!

  While supplies last!

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Which Craft?

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:45pm
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:

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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.

Which Craft?

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 clearance roulette. 

Upcoming
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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 clearance roulette. 

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.

Meet-up for Children With Diverse Abilities

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up at the library for a themed family event!  Enjoy different station activities together and meet some new friends!

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up at the library for a themed family event!  Enjoy different station activities together and meet some new friends!

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.

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Next Chapter Book Club:

Adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will read and discuss a book together. Join us through Zoom to have fun reading, learning, and making new fr...

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading
Registration Required

Adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will read and discuss a book together. Join us through Zoom to have fun reading, learning, and making new friends. Registration is required. For more information, please contact Ben.

Warhammer 40K

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Warhammer 40K Night:

Come learn about playing Warhammer 40K and other related Games Workshop games. Extra armies will be available to play or bring your own. 

Open to grade 6 to 12. Adults interested in playing may attend with their teen(s).

 

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn about playing Warhammer 40K and other related Games Workshop games. Extra armies will be available to play or bring your own. 

Open to grade 6 to 12. Adults interested in playing may attend with their teen(s).

 

4th Annual Guitar Concert

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

Our 4th Annual Guitar Concert will feature faculty members of the Fox Valley Academy of Music and their guests. The program will consist of solos, duos and trios.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Dance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our 4th Annual Guitar Concert will feature faculty members of the Fox Valley Academy of Music and their guests. The program will consist of solos, duos and trios.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

This is a Zoom meeting.

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author
Event Details:

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

This is a Zoom meeting.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Tuesday, May 13, 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...

May's book: Mal Goes to War by Edward Ashton

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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. 

May's book: Mal Goes to War by Edward Ashton

Genealogy Consultations

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Oswego at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Genealogy Consultations:

Genealogist Mike Fichtel will offer assistance using the library’s collection and online resources to help conduct genealogical research. Mike will be available the second Wednesda...

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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Oswego
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy

Genealogist Mike Fichtel will offer assistance using the library’s collection and online resources to help conduct genealogical research. Mike will be available the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, May 15, 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!

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

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

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

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