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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.

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!

Open
Register Now
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.

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.

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!

Full
View Details
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.

Coffee Outside and Kohlhammer Barn Tours

Saturday, July 12, 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
View Details
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.

Cool Off With Coding

Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Take a break and learn how to code!  Explore how to code a few different robots and websites to learn the basics of computer programming.

This program is for our patrons in Kindergarten through Grade 5.

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

Take a break and learn how to code!  Explore how to code a few different robots and websites to learn the basics of computer programming.

This program is for our patrons in Kindergarten through Grade 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.

Meet-up for Children With Diverse Abilities

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up at the library for snowy STEAM family activities!

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

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up at the library for snowy STEAM family activities!

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.

Art In Nature

Monday, July 21, 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
View Details
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.

Family STEAM

Saturday, July 26, 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!

View Details
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.

Coffee Outside and Kohlhammer Barn Tours

Saturday, August 16, 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
View Details
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.

Labor Day

All Day
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for Labor Day.

Family STEAM

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Drop in for some open house stations with STEAM challenges!

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

View Details
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
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.

Sunday STEAM Club

Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Drop by the library to spend your Sunday afternoon exploring different STEAM concepts and activities at a variety of stations.

This program is for our patrons in grades 1 - 5.

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

Drop by the library to spend your Sunday afternoon exploring different STEAM concepts and activities at a variety of stations.

This program is for our patrons in grades 1 - 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.

Intro to Letterboxing

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Are you interested in exploring the world?  Finding clues that lead you to a puzzle?  Sign up and learn about letterboxing!

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

Are you interested in exploring the world?  Finding clues that lead you to a puzzle?  Sign up and learn about letterboxing!

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.

Coffee Outside and Kohlhammer Barn Tours

Saturday, September 13, 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
View Details
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.

I Spy Nature Walk

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Take a walk outdoors and see what parts of nature you can discover!

This program is for patrons in grades 2 - 5.

 

 

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

Take a walk outdoors and see what parts of nature you can discover!

This program is for patrons in grades 2 - 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.

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.

I Survived This Book Club

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

This month we will be reading The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Book Club, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

This month we will be reading The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79.

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.

Wonder Lab Jr.

Friday, September 19, 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.

View Details
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.

Family STEAM

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Drop in for some open house stations with STEAM challenges!

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

View Details
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
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.

Sunday STEAM Club

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Drop by the library to spend your Sunday afternoon exploring different STEAM concepts and activities at a variety of stations.

This program is for our patrons in grades 1 - 5.

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

Drop by the library to spend your Sunday afternoon exploring different STEAM concepts and activities at a variety of stations.

This program is for our patrons in grades 1 - 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.

I Spy Nature Walk

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 5:15pm - 5:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Science & Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Take a walk outdoors and see what parts of nature you can discover!

This program is for patrons in grades 2 - 5.

 

 

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

Take a walk outdoors and see what parts of nature you can discover!

This program is for patrons in grades 2 - 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.

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.

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
View Details
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.

I Survived This Book Club

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

This month we will be reading The Joplin Tornado, 2011.

Upcoming
View Details
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Book Club, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

This month we will be reading The Joplin Tornado, 2011.

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.

Wonder Lab Jr.

Friday, October 24, 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.

View Details
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.