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Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Candyland

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Teen Volunteer-Montgomery Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services Life-Size Candyland Program. 

Check in at the Montgomery Youth Services Department Desk

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

Teen Volunteer-Montgomery Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services Life-Size Candyland Program. 

Check in at the Montgomery Youth Services Department Desk

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.

Teen Nerf Night

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

We'll be having some Nerf fun throughout the library during this after-hours program! The library will be providing the darts, blasters, and eye protection. Please do not bring any personal Nerf items.

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

We'll be having some Nerf fun throughout the library during this after-hours program! The library will be providing the darts, blasters, and eye protection. Please do not bring any personal Nerf items.

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.

Quiet Reading Club

Saturday, June 28, 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.

Saturday Stories

Saturday, June 28, 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!

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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.

Family STEAM

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Stop by the library to explore our STEAM stations, while supplies last!

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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Stop by the library to explore our STEAM stations, while supplies last!

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.

Wild Cards

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Come in to learn a variety of cards!  Take a deck home to share the game with your friends and family.

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: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in to learn a variety of cards!  Take a deck home to share the game with your friends and family.

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-X-treme Food Tasting

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Montgomery at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Montgomery Campus Young Adult

Help with our X-treme Food Tasting program. 

Check in at the Young Adult desk.

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Montgomery Campus Young Adult

Help with our X-treme Food Tasting program. 

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.

X-treme Food Tasting for Teens

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Are you tough enough to beat the heat? Come try a variety of foods that increase in spiciness with each round. If you make it to the final level, you'll win a small prize.

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

Are you tough enough to beat the heat? Come try a variety of foods that increase in spiciness with each round. If you make it to the final level, you'll win a small prize.

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.

How to Code a Storytime

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Join us for some stories about coding and the learn how to code your grownups to move like a robot!

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

Join us for some stories about coding and the learn how to code your grownups to move like a robot!

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.

Game On! - Montgomery Campus

Wednesday, July 2, 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
View Details
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.

Pokémon Go Club

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Department at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Follow along as we explore the downtown area to spin the local Pokéstops, raid gyms, and look for Pokémon in the tall grass!  

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

Follow along as we explore the downtown area to spin the local Pokéstops, raid gyms, and look for Pokémon in the tall grass!  

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.

Award Winners Book Discussion

Thursday, July 3, 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. 

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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. 

Fourth of July

All Day
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for the Fourth of July.

Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for the Fourth of July.

Magic: The Gathering Club

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Magic: The Gathering Club

Come and try your hand at the original strategy collectible card game that spawned the genre! Learn alongside others new to the game or bring your own deck and duel against other players.

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

Magic: The Gathering Club

Come and try your hand at the original strategy collectible card game that spawned the genre! Learn alongside others new to the game or bring your own deck and duel against other players.

Art In Nature

Monday, July 7, 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!

Upcoming
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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.

Personalized Puzzles

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Come in and decorate a blank puzzle in a design of your choice.  Then mix it up and solve it at home with friends and family!

Upcoming
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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:

Come in and decorate a blank puzzle in a design of your choice.  Then mix it up and solve it at home with friends and family!

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.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, July 8, 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.

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.

Minecraft Mini Masterpieces

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Come make Minecraft art in this fun, beginner level art program!

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

Come make Minecraft art in this fun, beginner level art program!

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.

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, July 8, 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! 

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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.

Teen Board Game Night

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Feeling competitive but it's really hot outside? Drop in and play board games. Snacks provided.

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

Feeling competitive but it's really hot outside? Drop in and play board games. 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.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Tuesday, July 8, 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...

July's book: Ghost Story by Peter Straub

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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. 

July's book: Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, July 9, 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.

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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.

Genealogy Consultations

Wednesday, July 9, 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, July 9, 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.

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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.