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Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, June 19, 2025 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!

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

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

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

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Summer Reading

All Day
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help with Summer Reading sign-ups in the Youth Services Department.

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

Help with Summer Reading sign-ups in the Youth Services Department.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

Stories & Snacks

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Toddler

Join us outside for a storytime and a snack! 

This program is for our patrons 2 - 6 years of age.

 If your family has allergy concerns, you are welcome to bring a snack for your child to enjoy during the storytime.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us outside for a storytime and a snack! 

This program is for our patrons 2 - 6 years of age.

 If your family has allergy concerns, you are welcome to bring a snack for your child to enjoy during the storytime.

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.

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.

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

Mario Bingo

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Race, stomp, and smash your way to the library to play some Mario themed bingo!

This program is for our patrons in Preschool - Grade 5.  Caregivers are welcome to help younger participants learn how to play bingo!

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

Race, stomp, and smash your way to the library to play some Mario themed bingo!

This program is for our patrons in Preschool - Grade 5.  Caregivers are welcome to help younger participants learn how to play bingo!

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.

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

International Taste Test

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Sign up to try treats from around the world and talk about which ones you liked best!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to try treats from around the world and talk about which ones you liked best!

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.

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.

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

International Taste Test

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Sign up to try treats from around the world and talk about which ones you liked best!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to try treats from around the world and talk about which ones you liked best!

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.

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.

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-Summer Reading

All Day
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help with Summer Reading sign-ups in the Youth Services Department.

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

Help with Summer Reading sign-ups in the Youth Services Department.

Disclaimer(s)

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, June 21, 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...

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

Saturday Stories

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Enjoy a storytime to kick the weekend off!

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

Enjoy a storytime to kick the weekend off!

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

Art Collage Jr.

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Come to the library to enjoy a story and make a work of art using recycled materials!

This program is designed for friends in kindergarten through grade 2.

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

Come to the library to enjoy a story and make a work of art using recycled materials!

This program is designed for friends in kindergarten through grade 2.

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 - Which Craft?

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:45pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Volunteer to Help Set-up our Which Craft? program at the Montgomery campus.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Volunteer Reminders

Please remember:

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

Volunteer to Help Set-up our Which Craft? program at the Montgomery campus.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Volunteer Reminders

Please remember:

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

Art Collage

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Come to the library to enjoy a story and make a work of art using recycled materials!

This program is designed for friends in grades 3 - 5.

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

Come to the library to enjoy a story and make a work of art using recycled materials!

This program is designed for friends 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Jr. High" group

Which Craft?

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away.  This month's craft is a weighted stuffed animal. 

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

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away.  This month's craft is a weighted stuffed animal. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, June 21, 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!

Open
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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Summer Reading

All Day
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help with Summer Reading sign-ups in the Youth Services Department.

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

Help with Summer Reading sign-ups in the Youth Services Department.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Art In Nature

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Patio at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Join us outside on the patio as we make art using natural materials.  Dress to get messy!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Services Patio
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us outside on the patio as we make art using natural materials.  Dress to get messy!

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

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, June 23, 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...

Open
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.

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-Summer Reading

All Day
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help with Summer Reading sign-ups in the Youth Services Department.

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

Help with Summer Reading sign-ups in the Youth Services Department.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, June 24, 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 "Grades K - 5" group

Interactive Movie Night

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Sign up to enjoy The Super Mario Bros. Movie and play along with some interactive games!  Snacks will be served.  Please advise us of any food allergies before attending. 

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

Sign up to enjoy The Super Mario Bros. Movie and play along with some interactive games!  Snacks will be served.  Please advise us of any food allergies before attending. 

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.

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.

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-Summer Reading

All Day
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help with Summer Reading sign-ups in the Youth Services Department.

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

Help with Summer Reading sign-ups in the Youth Services Department.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Babies" group

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Babies

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time!  Make some new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 6 - 20 months of age.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time!  Make some new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 6 - 20 months 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.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Tot & Me Social Time

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Babies

Stop in for some tot and caregiver social time!  Make some new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons ages 21-30 months with a caregiver.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some tot and caregiver social time!  Make some new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons ages 21-30 months with a caregiver.

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.

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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