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Silly Art

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Sign up to create some silly art!

For grades 2 - 5.

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

Sign up to create some silly art!

For grades 2 - 5.

Baby Storytime

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Sign up for a storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories for your baby!

For ages 6 - 23 months.

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

Sign up for a storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories for your baby!

For ages 6 - 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.

Preschool Storytime

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Stop in before bedtime for a storytime!

For ages 4-5, siblings welcome.

 

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

Stop in before bedtime for a storytime!

For ages 4-5, siblings welcome.

 

Paws and Read

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Sit and stay a while to practice your reading with our friends from Fox Valley Therapy Dogs. 

For grades 1 - 3.

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

Sit and stay a while to practice your reading with our friends from Fox Valley Therapy Dogs. 

For grades 1 - 3.

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.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting 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!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting 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.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Meeting 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!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting 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, October 6, 2026 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.

For ages 4 - 5.

Upcoming
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.

For ages 4 - 5.

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 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 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 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.

Tiny Tot Art

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Join us for a story, song, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons!

For ages 18-23 months.

Upcoming
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, song, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons!

For ages 18-23 months.

Toddler Art

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

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

For ages 2 - 3.

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

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

For ages 2 - 3.

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.

Toddler Art

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

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

For ages 2 - 3

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

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

For ages 2 - 3

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.

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Thursday, October 8, 2026 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 'Travels With George' by Nathaniel Philbrick. 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.

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 'Travels With George' by Nathaniel Philbrick. 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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Youth Department at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age, Preschool

Drop off your favorite stuffed friend at the library and see what kind of fun they have while the library is closed!  Pick your friend up the next day with a surprise!

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

Drop off your favorite stuffed friend at the library and see what kind of fun they have while the library is closed!  Pick your friend up the next day with a surprise!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:15pm
Youth Department at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age, Preschool

Drop off your favorite stuffed friend at the library and see what kind of fun they have while the library is closed!  Pick your friend up the next day with a surprise!

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

Drop off your favorite stuffed friend at the library and see what kind of fun they have while the library is closed!  Pick your friend up the next day with a surprise!

Walking Book Club

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a walk through the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve and a chat about whatever book you’re currently reading! Remember to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. We’ll meet every second Friday, weather permitting.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a walk through the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve and a chat about whatever book you’re currently reading! Remember to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. We’ll meet every second Friday, weather permitting.

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-Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help set up our friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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

Help set up our friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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.

Homeschool Art Spark

Friday, October 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Learn about a famous artist or type of art and create your own masterpiece.

For kindergarten - grade 8.  Caregivers to attend.

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

Learn about a famous artist or type of art and create your own masterpiece.

For kindergarten - grade 8.  Caregivers to attend.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Provide assistance during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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

Provide assistance during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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-Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Provide assistance during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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

Provide assistance during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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.

Magic: The Gathering

Saturday, October 10, 2026 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.

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Provide assistance during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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

Provide assistance during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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-Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Provide assistance during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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

Provide assistance during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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-Friends of the Library Book Sale

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Provide assistance during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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

Provide assistance during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. 

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.

Baby Storytime

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Sign up for a storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories for your baby!

For ages 6 - 23 months.

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

Sign up for a storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories for your baby!

For ages 6 - 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.