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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Toddle into the library for stories and music!

This program is planned for our patrons who are 2-3 years old.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Toddle into the library for stories and music!

This program is planned for our patrons who are 2-3 years old.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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!

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

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Interested in having a say or making recommendations on what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Help plan programs, create displays, decorations, and more. TAB meetings count as volunteer hours, so bring a friend.

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

Interested in having a say or making recommendations on what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Help plan programs, create displays, decorations, and more. TAB meetings count as volunteer hours, so bring a friend.

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 Reminders

Please remember:

  • You must be on time.
  • Clothes must be appropriate. (Please call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library. 

Charm Bracelet Creations

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Create your own charm bracelet creation and chat with some new friends.

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

Create your own charm bracelet creation and chat with some new friends.

Wonder Lab Jr.

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Curious children and caregivers!  Come in and explore discovery-based learning activities featuring a different theme each month!

This program is for our patrons ages 3-5.

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

Curious children and caregivers!  Come in and explore discovery-based learning activities featuring a different theme each month!

This program is for our patrons ages 3-5.

Saturday Stories

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Spend your Saturday mornings with stories, songs and fun!

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

Spend your Saturday mornings with stories, songs and fun!

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - SmashBros & MarioKart

Saturday, February 21, 2026 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

Upcoming
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 call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library. 

Smash Bros & Mario Kart

Saturday, February 21, 2026 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! 

Upcoming
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego 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!

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

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

Wild Cards (T)

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Learn a variety of card games and then take a deck home to share with your friends and family!  This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

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

Learn a variety of card games and then take a deck home to share with your friends and family!  This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Programs (T)

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 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
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.

Jr. Scientist

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Bring your budding scientists to the library to learn about different STEM concepts!

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

Bring your budding scientists to the library to learn about different STEM concepts!

Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

This presentation focuses on the life and losses of Mrs. Lincoln and is set on 14 April 1865, as she prepares for an evening at the theatre with her husband and friends.

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

This presentation focuses on the life and losses of Mrs. Lincoln and is set on 14 April 1865, as she prepares for an evening at the theatre with her husband and friends.

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Wednesday, February 25, 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

Winter Beach Party

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Toddler

Are your toddlers and preschoolers missing the summer?  Stop in and join us for a winter beach party!  This program is planned for patrons ages 3-5.

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

Are your toddlers and preschoolers missing the summer?  Stop in and join us for a winter beach party!  This program is planned for patrons ages 3-5.

Book Bites

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Sign up to have a snack with new friends, talk about your favorite recent reads, and learn about the newest books for kids!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to have a snack with new friends, talk about your favorite recent reads, and learn about the newest books for kids!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergy Warning

Food items will be served at this program. Please be advised that food may contain or come in contact with these ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, soybean, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, and peanuts. If you have a food allergy or special dietary requirements, please contact the program facilitator before attending.

Life-Sized Candyland - Sensory Friendly Time

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Life-Sized Candyland is back!  Stop in to see if you can make it from the Peppermint Forest to Candy Castle!

This session will have lower lighting and less sensory stimulation for our patrons who would prefer that setting.

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

Life-Sized Candyland is back!  Stop in to see if you can make it from the Peppermint Forest to Candy Castle!

This session will have lower lighting and less sensory stimulation for our patrons who would prefer that setting.

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.

Life-Sized Candyland

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Life-Sized Candyland is back!  Stop in to see if you can make it from the Peppermint Forest to Candy Castle!

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

Life-Sized Candyland is back!  Stop in to see if you can make it from the Peppermint Forest to Candy Castle!

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.

Life-Sized Candyland - Sensory Friendly Time

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Life-Sized Candyland is back!  Stop in to see if you can make it from the Peppermint Forest to Candy Castle!

This session will have lower lighting and less sensory stimulation for our patrons who would prefer that setting.

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

Life-Sized Candyland is back!  Stop in to see if you can make it from the Peppermint Forest to Candy Castle!

This session will have lower lighting and less sensory stimulation for our patrons who would prefer that setting.

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.

Graphic Novel Book Bundles

Saturday, February 28, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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.

Theme Book Box Jr.

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Register your K-2 reader for a surprise bundle of books featuring a new theme each month!  Books will be checked out to the patron and will be available for pickup for a week after the date of the program.

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

Register your K-2 reader for a surprise bundle of books featuring a new theme each month!  Books will be checked out to the patron and will be available for pickup for a week after the date of the program.

Life-Sized Candyland

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Life-Sized Candyland is back!  Stop in to see if you can make it from the Peppermint Forest to Candy Castle!

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

Life-Sized Candyland is back!  Stop in to see if you can make it from the Peppermint Forest to Candy Castle!

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.

Warhammer 40K

Monday, March 9, 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.

Love Stories from History

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

The course of historical love never did run smooth, fascinating and funny tales from history.

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

The course of historical love never did run smooth, fascinating and funny tales from history.