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Are You a Poet?

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Writing & Language
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Learn about different types of poetry and use all the fancy words you know to write some of your own!

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

Learn about different types of poetry and use all the fancy words you know to write some of your own!

Which Craft?

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.  

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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.  

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.

Award Winners Book Discussion

Thursday, November 6, 2025 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. 

This Is How You Lose the War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone is the November selection.

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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. 

This Is How You Lose the War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone is the November selection.

Cotton Candy Taste Test

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Play
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Sign up to try some weird and wild flavors of cotton candy!

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

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

Sign up to try some weird and wild flavors of cotton candy!

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.

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.

Cotton Candy Taste Test

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, Play
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Sign up to try some weird and wild flavors of cotton candy!

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

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

Sign up to try some weird and wild flavors of cotton candy!

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.

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.

Saturday Stories

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Come start your weekend fun with a story time at the library!

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

Come start your weekend fun with a story time at the library!

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.

Disney Trivia

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Test your Disney knowledge and earn prizes at this magical trivia night!

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

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

Test your Disney knowledge and earn prizes at this magical trivia night!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 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.

Meetup for Children with Exceptional Abilities

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Department at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Play
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Grades K - 5

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up  at the library for a themed family event!  Enjoy different station activities and make new friends!

This program is for our patrons in Kindergarten - Grade 5

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

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up  at the library for a themed family event!  Enjoy different station activities and make new friends!

This program is for our patrons in Kindergarten - Grade 5

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.

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, November 10, 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...

Upcoming
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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.

Warhammer 40K

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
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. 

Open to grade 6 to 12, parents interested in playing can come with thier teen.

 

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Open to grade 6 to 12, parents interested in playing can come with thier teen.

 

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, November 11, 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!

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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.

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Bilingual, 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!

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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Bilingual, 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)

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.

Hot Chocolate Party

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Hot chocolate lovers unite! Come in and try loads of add-ins and toppings to make a perfect hot chocolate creation. Snacks provided.

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

Hot chocolate lovers unite! Come in and try loads of add-ins and toppings to make a perfect hot chocolate creation. Snacks provided.

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.

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, November 11, 2025 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...

November's book: After World by Debbie Urbanski.

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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. 

November's book: After World by Debbie Urbanski.

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

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

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

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

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.

Genealogy Consultations

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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...

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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.

Tot & Me Social Time

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

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

This program is planned for patrons 21-30 months old.

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

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

This program is planned for patrons 21-30 months old.

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.

Books and Bricks

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Build your reading skills with some stories and then build with LEGO bricks with a play session!

This program is for our patrons in preschool.

 

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

Build your reading skills with some stories and then build with LEGO bricks with a play session!

This program is for our patrons in preschool.

 

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.

After School LEGO Club

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends!

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

Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends!

Oswego Writers Group

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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.

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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

Thursday, November 13, 2025 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 'Commonwealth' by Ann Patchett. 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.

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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 'Commonwealth' by Ann Patchett. 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.

Learn to Draw

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth

Stop by the library for our monthly drawing project!

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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the library for our monthly drawing project!

Coffee Outside and Kohlhammer Barn Tours

Saturday, November 15, 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
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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.

Quiet Reading Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
3-Season Porch 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 cool drink if you'd like. Snacks provided.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: 3-Season Porch
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 cool 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.