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Books and Bricks (T)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Preschool
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come in for an afternoon storytime and then build a LEGO creation based on what you read that day!

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.

Ticketed Programs (T)

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.

 

After School LEGO Club (T)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Programs (T)

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.

 

I Survived This Book Club

6:00pm–6:45pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month we read a different I Survived book, learn about the science behind the disaster and what you can do in case you're caught in one!  

This month, we'll be reading I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906

Charm Bracelet Creations

7:00pm–7:30pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own charm bracelet creation and chat with some new friends.

Saturday Stories

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Families
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Spend your Saturday mornings with stories, songs and fun!

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.

Winter Collage Jr.

2:00pm–2:30pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in to make a winter collage using recycled materials!  While supplies last!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grade 2.

Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
Open
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!

Winter Collage

3:00pm–3:30pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop in to make a winter collage using recycled materials!  While supplies last.

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

Christmas Eve

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for Christmas Eve.

Christmas

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for Christmas.

Closed Early - New Year's Eve

5:00pm–9:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closing early for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for New Year's Day.

Magic: The Gathering Club

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
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.

Tuesday Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Families, Preschool, Toddler
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Preschool, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime

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

LEGO Art (T)

6:00pm–6:30pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come make a piece of art out of LEGO’s with your adult!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten - grade 2.

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.

Ticketed Programs (T)

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.

 

Books and Bricks (T)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Preschool
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come in for an afternoon storytime and then build a LEGO creation based on what you read that day!

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.

Ticketed Programs (T)

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.

 

After School LEGO Club (T)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Programs (T)

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.

 

DIY Mini Succulent

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will build small succulent plants from building blocks.

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.

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
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 'West With Giraffes' by Lynda Rutledge. 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.

Saturday Stories

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Families
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Spend your Saturday mornings with stories, songs and fun!

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.

Beginner's Cross Stitch

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to learn the basics of cross stitching!

Rock, Paper, Reading Dragons

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet up to show off your cards talk about what you've read, and play some games using your Reading Dragons cards!

Next Chapter Book Club

4:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading
Registration Required

Adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will read and discuss a book together. Join us through Zoom to have fun reading, learning, and making new friends. Registration is required. For more information, please contact Ben.

Warhammer 40K

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

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

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.