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Genealogy Consultations

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 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...

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.

Oswego Writers' Group

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 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.

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.

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Thursday, June 11, 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 'The Wishing Game' by Meg Shaffer. 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 'The Wishing Game' by Meg Shaffer. 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.

Get Crafty

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Get Crafty:

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

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

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

Walking Book Club

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
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.

Mini Museum Weekend

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: STEAM

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.

Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Animal
Age Group:
Adults

Dan and Sharon Peterson present another fascinating program on bats and other misunderstood creatures.

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

Dan and Sharon Peterson present another fascinating program on bats and other misunderstood creatures.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Club:

The Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month to introduce readers to and discuss mystery novels. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book.

The book we will discuss this month is A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham.

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

The Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month to introduce readers to and discuss mystery novels. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book.

The book we will discuss this month is A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham.

1960s Songs of the Silver Screen

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Adults

Remembering 1960s movie music, the focus is on award-winning films and outstanding performances that Americans turned to during the 1960s, but also later films that paid tribute to a difficult decade in America. 

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

Remembering 1960s movie music, the focus is on award-winning films and outstanding performances that Americans turned to during the 1960s, but also later films that paid tribute to a difficult decade in America. 

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees

Summer Guitar Concert

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Music & Dance
Age Group:
Adults

Our summer guitar concert will feature Ron Stark and guests performing classical solos, duos and trios. 

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

Our summer guitar concert will feature Ron Stark and guests performing classical solos, duos and trios. 

Meet Thomas Jefferson: An 18th Century Radical

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

A Visit with President Thomas Jefferson: An 18th Century Radical. Phil Lauricella portrays the famous author of the Declaration of Independence and the Third President of the United States.

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

A Visit with President Thomas Jefferson: An 18th Century Radical. Phil Lauricella portrays the famous author of the Declaration of Independence and the Third President of the United States.

Award Winners Book Discussion Group

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Award Winners Book Discussion:

The Award Winners Book Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of the month to discuss award winning books. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

The book we will discuss this month is James by Percival Everett.

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

The Award Winners Book Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of the month to discuss award winning books. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

The book we will discuss this month is James by Percival Everett.

Genealogy Consultations

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 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...

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.

Oswego Writers' Group

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 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.

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.

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Thursday, July 9, 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 'The Librarian Of Burned Books' by Brianna Labuskies.

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 Librarian Of Burned Books' by Brianna Labuskies.

Walking Book Club

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
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.

Warhammer 40K

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

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

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.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 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...

The book we will discuss this month is Chlorine by Jade Song.

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. 

The book we will discuss this month is Chlorine by Jade Song.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Club:

The Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month to introduce readers to and discuss mystery novels. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book.

The book we will discuss this month is Leave No Trace by A.J. Landau.

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

The Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month to introduce readers to and discuss mystery novels. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book.

The book we will discuss this month is Leave No Trace by A.J. Landau.

Award Winners Book Discussion Group

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Award Winners Book Discussion:

The Award Winners Book Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of the month to discuss award winning books. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

The book we will discuss this month is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

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

The Award Winners Book Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of the month to discuss award winning books. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

The book we will discuss this month is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Warhammer 40K

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

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

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.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 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...

The book we will discuss this month is Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood.

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. 

The book we will discuss this month is Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood.

Genealogy Consultations

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 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...

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.