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Books and Bricks (T)

Wednesday, October 15, 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.

 

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Play, Storytime
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.

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.

Ticketed Programs

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 8:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Club:

The Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month to introduce readers to and discuss mystery novels. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book.

The book we will discuss this month is The Second Murderer by Denise Mina.

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

The Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month to introduce readers to and discuss mystery novels. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book.

The book we will discuss this month is The Second Murderer by Denise Mina.

Tiny Tot Art

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Join us for a story, songs, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons.

This program is for our patrons that are ages 18-23 months.

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

Join us for a story, songs, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons.

This program is for our patrons that are ages 18-23 months.

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.

Toddler Art

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.

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

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.

Toddler Art

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.

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

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, October 16, 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!

Upcoming
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!

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Interested in having a say or making recommendations on what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Help plan programs, create displays, decorations, and more. TAB meetings count as volunteer hours, so bring a friend.

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

Interested in having a say or making recommendations on what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Help plan programs, create displays, decorations, and more. TAB meetings count as volunteer hours, so bring a friend.

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.

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.

Charm Bracelet Creations

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Create a charm bracelet for yourself or as a gift.

This program is for patrons in grades 4 & 5.

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

Create a charm bracelet for yourself or as a gift.

This program is for 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.

Parent Permission Slip

This program requires a parent permission slip. Please have the form signed before the event.

Learn to Draw

Friday, October 17, 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!

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, October 18, 2025 at 8:30am - 10:30am
Kohlhammer Barn at Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, History, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Everyone
Coffee Outside and Tours of the Historic Kolhammer Barn:

Looking for an excuse to enjoy a cup (or two!) of coffee outdoors? Join us for this outdoors event right next to the red barn along the Waubonsie Creek in Downtown Oswego. Feel fre...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Kohlhammer Barn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Food & Cooking, History, Science & Nature
Registration Required

Looking for an excuse to enjoy a cup (or two!) of coffee outdoors? Join us for this outdoors event right next to the red barn along the Waubonsie Creek in Downtown Oswego. Feel free to bring coffee made at home or a way to make it there. You will also have the opportunity to take a tour of the historic Kolhammer Barn.

This is a great event to ride your bicycle to. Motor vehicle parking is in the library parking lot.

Weather permitting as this is an outdoor event, also suggested you bring a chair or blanket to sit on in the event the grass is wet.

Contact Bill with any questions.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

If there is inclement weather, we will move the program indoors. 

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

Quiet Reading Club

Saturday, October 18, 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
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.

Learn to Draw

Saturday, October 18, 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!

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

Stop by the library for our monthly drawing project!

Saturday Stories

Saturday, October 18, 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.

Elementary Process Art Jr.

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Join us for some creative experimentation to make a unique work of art.

This program is for patrons in Kindergarten - grade 2.

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

Join us for some creative experimentation to make a unique work of art.

This program is for patrons in Kindergarten - grade 2.

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.

Family STEAM

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Drop in for some open house stations with STEAM challenges!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grade 5.

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in for some open house stations with STEAM challenges!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through 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.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons & Dragons:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

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

Elementary Process Art

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Join us for some creative experimentation to make a unique work of art.

This program is for patrons in grades 3-5.

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

Join us for some creative experimentation to make a unique work of art.

This program is for 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.

Wild Cards (T)

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

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

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Programs

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

Fall Nature Collage

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Youth Department at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age, Preschool

Register to pick up a nature box that you can decorate and fill with treasures you find on your fall adventures.  Then bring it back to the library to display your artwork for others to enjoy!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register to pick up a nature box that you can decorate and fill with treasures you find on your fall adventures.  Then bring it back to the library to display your artwork for others to 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.

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

Senator Rezin's Traveling Office Hours

Monday, October 20, 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.

Game On! (T)

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Play
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Get ready to play with new friends on the library's Nintendo Switch!

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

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities, Play
Event Details:

Get ready to play with new friends on the library's Nintendo Switch!

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

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

Ticketed Programs

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Boardroom at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Dungeons & Dragons:

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Photography and Video Recording

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection with you or your child being photographed or recorded.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Storytime - Drop In:

Drop in for stories, music, and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
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.

Preschool Art

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Enjoy some process art, stories, music and dance for our preschool friends.

This program is for our friends 4 - 5 years of age.

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

Enjoy some process art, stories, music and dance for our preschool friends.

This program is for our friends 4 - 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.