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

Wonder Lab Jr.

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities with a different them each month!

This program is for our friends 3-5 years of age.

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

Curious children and caregivers will explore discovery-based activities with a different them each month!

This program is for our friends 3-5 years 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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Saturday Stories

Saturday, November 22, 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!

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.

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

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:15pm
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 "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 5" group.

Sew What

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Sign up each month for the chance to learn how a sewing machine works and make a simple project.

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

Sign up each month for the chance to learn how a sewing machine works and make a simple project.

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.

Smash Bros & Mario Kart

Saturday, November 22, 2025 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.

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

Graphic Novel Book Bundles

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Book Club, Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

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.

Pick up your bundle at the Youth Services Desk!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
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.

Pick up your bundle at the Youth Services Desk!

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

Theme Book Bundle Jr.

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Book Club, Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Register your reader for a surprise bundle of books featuring a new theme each month!  Books will be checked out to the patron. 

Book Boxes will be available at the Youth Services desk for pickup.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Book Club, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your reader for a surprise bundle of books featuring a new theme each month!  Books will be checked out to the patron. 

Book Boxes will be available at the Youth Services desk for pickup.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, November 24, 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
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 Drop-In

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Teen Volunteer Drop-In is a program where attendees in grades 6-12 can complete a service project or help with tasks around the library to earn volunteer credit.

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

Teen Volunteer Drop-In is a program where attendees in grades 6-12 can complete a service project or help with tasks around the library to earn volunteer credit.

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 "Preschool" group.

Mouse Tales

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Enjoy a storytime about our squeeky little friends!

This program is for our patrons ages 3 - 5 years old.

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

Enjoy a storytime about our squeeky little friends!

This program is for our patrons ages 3 - 5 years 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.

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

Classic Board Games

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Come and learn how to play some classic board games with your family or new friends!

This program is for our patron 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:

Come and learn how to play some classic board games with your family or new friends!

This program is for our patron 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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Toddler Book Bundles

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddler

Pick up a bundle of board books selected by a librarian for your little reader! 

 Toddler Book Bundles are at the Montgomery Campus Youth Services desk, while supplies last!

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddler
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Pick up a bundle of board books selected by a librarian for your little reader! 

 Toddler Book Bundles are at the Montgomery Campus Youth Services desk, while supplies last!

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

Puzzle Race

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Grades K - 5

Face off against other families to see who can complete their puzzles the fastest!  Only one registration per family please.

This program is for our patrons in Kindergarten through 5th grade with their family.

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

Face off against other families to see who can complete their puzzles the fastest!  Only one registration per family please.

This program is for our patrons in Kindergarten through 5th grade with their family.

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.

Closed Early - Thanksgiving Eve

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closing early for Thanksgiving Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closing early for Thanksgiving Eve.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for Thanksgiving.

Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for Thanksgiving.

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

Family Movie Day

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Grades K - 5, Preschool

Stop by the library for a movie the whole family will enjoy!

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

Stop by the library for a movie the whole family will enjoy!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Award Winners Book Discussion

Thursday, December 4, 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. 

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

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, December 8, 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
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.

Warhammer 40K

Monday, December 8, 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
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.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 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...

December's book: Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe.

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. 

December's book: Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Oswego Writers Group

Wednesday, December 10, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

Thursday, December 11, 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 'Buddha' by Deepak Chopra. Call 630-978-1024 to request the title be held under your name or stop by the second floor Adult Service desk at our Oswego location to pick up a copy.

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

The Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets the second Thursday of the month to provide an opportunity for readers to share insights and discover new books. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

This month we will be discussing 'Buddha' by Deepak Chopra. 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Get Crafty

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Get Crafty:

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

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

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

Senator Rezin's Traveling Office Hours

Monday, December 15, 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.