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This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Montgomery Campus Young Adult & Youth Services

Help with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery campus young adult & youth services areas.

Check in at the Young Adult desk.

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Montgomery Campus Young Adult & Youth Services

Help with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery campus young adult & youth services areas.

Check in at the Young Adult desk.

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 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Coffee Outside and Kohlhammer Barn Tours

Saturday, May 17, 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
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

DIY Succulent Terrariums

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

The perfect indoor gardening project to keep for yourself or give as a gift.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The perfect indoor gardening project to keep for yourself or give as a gift.

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.

Senator Rezin's Traveling Office Hours

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Oswego Campus
Purpose of Meeting:

Join Senator Rezin at her travelling office hours.

Oswego Campus
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

Join Senator Rezin at her travelling office hours.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, May 19, 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!

Closed
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity- Dungeons & Dragons DM

Monday, May 19, 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

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Morbid History: Because You're Just More Interesting When You're Dead

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

This light-hearted and heartfelt presentation from devoted taphophile (cemetery enthusiast) Lorissa takes you around the world with spine-tingling true tales and bizarre history that you never learned in history class.

Stories include:

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

This light-hearted and heartfelt presentation from devoted taphophile (cemetery enthusiast) Lorissa takes you around the world with spine-tingling true tales and bizarre history that you never learned in history class.

Stories include:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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 Thin Ice by Paige Shelton.

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 Thin Ice by Paige Shelton.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Quiet Reading Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club, Reading
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Cozy up with a book and read quietly with other teens. Bring a blanket and warm drink if you'd like. Snacks provided.

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

Cozy up with a book and read quietly with other teens. Bring a blanket and warm drink if you'd like. Snacks provided.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 5" group.

Travel Tic Tac Toe

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Get ready for summer road trips with a travel tic tac toe set of your very own!

This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

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

Get ready for summer road trips with a travel tic tac toe set of your very own!

This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Remember When? A Nostalgia Program

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Nostalgic Humorist Todd Hunt will share stories about growing up in small town America, when times were simpler. Remember when there was just one flavor of Cheerios (no Honey Nut, Apple Cinnamon or Chocolate Peanut Butter)?

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

Nostalgic Humorist Todd Hunt will share stories about growing up in small town America, when times were simpler. Remember when there was just one flavor of Cheerios (no Honey Nut, Apple Cinnamon or Chocolate Peanut Butter)?

Memorial Day

All Day
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for Memorial Day.

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees

IPASS Update Your Transponder

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lobby at Montgomery Campus
Purpose of Meeting:

The Illinois Tollway will have I-Pass Engagement Specialists out to help people switch to the new transponder stickers.  The new stickers are free.

Montgomery Campus
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

The Illinois Tollway will have I-Pass Engagement Specialists out to help people switch to the new transponder stickers.  The new stickers are free.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, June 2, 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!

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity- Dungeons & Dragons DM

Monday, June 2, 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 summer game dates: Mondays, 6/2, 6/16, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18

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

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

Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PM

Must be available for all summer game dates: Mondays, 6/2, 6/16, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, June 3, 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!

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.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 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 conocer 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 conocer 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Abigail Adams and the American Revolution

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

The American Colonists have signed the Declaration of Independence; it is July of 1776; General George Washington has only just liberated the city of Boston from the British; and Abigail Adams prepares to inoculate herself and her children from th

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

The American Colonists have signed the Declaration of Independence; it is July of 1776; General George Washington has only just liberated the city of Boston from the British; and Abigail Adams prepares to inoculate herself and her children from th

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 5" group.

Game On! - Montgomery Campus

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Join us for a night of Smash at the Montgomery Campus!

This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

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

Join us for a night of Smash at the Montgomery Campus!

This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Little Miss Ann in Concert!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Sign up to enjoy the music of Little Miss Ann as she shares reinvented classic kids tunes and original songs the whole family will enjoy!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Music & Dance, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to enjoy the music of Little Miss Ann as she shares reinvented classic kids tunes and original songs the whole family will 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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - SmashBros & MarioKart

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Montgomery at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Volunteer to Help unlock new characters and levels in Smash Bros and Mario Kart!

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 unlock new characters and levels in Smash Bros and Mario Kart!

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 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Smash Bros & Mario Kart

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.