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Family STEAM

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Drop in for some open house stations with STEAM challenges!

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

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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
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.

Magic: The Gathering Club

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Magic: The Gathering Club

Come and try your hand at the original strategy collectible card game that spawned the genre! Learn alongside others new to the game or bring your own deck and duel against other players.

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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Magic: The Gathering Club

Come and try your hand at the original strategy collectible card game that spawned the genre! Learn alongside others new to the game or bring your own deck and duel against other players.

Sunday STEAM Club

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

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.

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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: STEAM
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)

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, September 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Education
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...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, September 8, 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!

Upcoming
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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.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Storytime - Drop In:

Drop in for stories, music, and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy!

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

Drop in for stories, music, and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy!

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.

Preschool Art

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Oswego 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.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
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.

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, September 9, 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!

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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.

Teen Video Game Trivia

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Come test your music knowledge across many genres, old and new, for a chance to win cool prizes.

Upcoming
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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
Event Details:

Come test your music knowledge across many genres, old and new, for a chance to win cool prizes.

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.

Intro to Letterboxing

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Are you interested in exploring the world?  Finding clues that lead you to a puzzle?  Sign up and learn about letterboxing!

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in exploring the world?  Finding clues that lead you to a puzzle?  Sign up and learn about letterboxing!

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.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Tuesday, September 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...

September's book: The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan.

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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. 

September's book: The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan.

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, September 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!

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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 and 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.

Genealogy Consultations

Wednesday, September 10, 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.

Tot & Me Social Time

Wednesday, September 10, 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.

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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 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.

Books and Bricks

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Build your reading skills with some stories and then build with LEGO bricks with a play session!

This program is for our patrons in preschool.

 

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Play, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your reading skills with some stories and then build with LEGO bricks with a play session!

This program is for our patrons in preschool.

 

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.

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.

After School LEGO Club

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

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

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Puzzlepalooza

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Teens will compete to see who completes a puzzle first. First and second place winners will be given prizes.

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

Teens will compete to see who completes a puzzle first. First and second place winners will be given prizes.

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.

Oswego Writers Group

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Writing & Language
Age Group:
Adults

The Oswego Writers Group is a creative writing workshop, open to all those 18 years of age or older looking for a community of writers and seeking to improve their writing.

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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing & Language
Event Details:

The Oswego Writers Group is a creative writing workshop, open to all those 18 years of age or older looking for a community of writers and seeking to improve their writing.

Tiny Tot Art

Thursday, September 11, 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.

Upcoming
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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.

Toddler Art

Thursday, September 11, 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.

Upcoming
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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.

Toddler Art

Thursday, September 11, 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.

Upcoming
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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.

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

Thursday, September 11, 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 Manor House' by Gilly MacMillan. 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 Manor House' by Gilly MacMillan. 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.

Coffee Outside and Kohlhammer Barn Tours

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:30am - 10:30am
Kohlhammer Barn at Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, History, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Everyone
Coffee Outside and Tours of the Historic Kolhammer Barn:

Looking for an excuse to enjoy a cup (or two!) of coffee outdoors? Join us for this outdoors event right next to the red barn along the Waubonsie Creek in Downtown Oswego. Feel fre...

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Kohlhammer Barn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Food & Cooking, History, Science & Nature
Registration Required

Looking for an excuse to enjoy a cup (or two!) of coffee outdoors? Join us for this outdoors event right next to the red barn along the Waubonsie Creek in Downtown Oswego. Feel free to bring coffee made at home or a way to make it there. You will also have the opportunity to take a tour of the historic Kolhammer Barn.

This is a great event to ride your bicycle to. Motor vehicle parking is in the library parking lot.

Weather permitting as this is an outdoor event, also suggested you bring a chair or blanket to sit on in the event the grass is wet.

Contact Bill with any questions.

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.

Saturday Stories

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Come start your weekend fun with a story time at the library!

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

Come start your weekend fun with a story time at the library!

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.