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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!

Jr. Scientist

7:00pm–7:30pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your budding scientists to the library to learn about different STEM concepts!

Genealogy Consultations

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
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.

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.

 

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

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

Help with dusting and cleaning the Oswego campus youth services area.

Check in at the Youth Services 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 call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library. 

Oswego Writers' Group

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing & Language
Event Details:

The Oswego Writers' Group

Charm Bracelet Creations

7:00pm–7:30pm
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:

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

Art Sparks: A Homeschool Meet-Up

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Learn about a famous artist or type of art and then create your own piece of artwork! This program is for our patrons in kindergarten - grade 5. Caregivers and siblings of all ages are welcome to attend.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
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!

Mini Masterpieces

All Day 1/18–1/23
Youth, Elementary Age, Preschool
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come pick up a mini canvas to paint at home!  Once it is dry, bring it back and we'll show off everyone's artwork at the  Oswego Campus to make our very own art gallery!

Senator Rezin's Traveling Office Hours

11:00am–2:00pm
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.

Puzzle Race

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Face off against other families to see who can complete their puzzle the fastest!  Only one registration per family please, each team must have at least one player 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.

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!

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
Upcoming
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 Galveston Hurricane, 1900!

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
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 A Christmas Carol Murder by Heather Redmond.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Cancelled
Closed
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 call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library. 

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.

Wild Cards (T)

1:00pm–1:30pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Learn a variety of card games and then take a deck home to share with your friends and family!  This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

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.

 

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.

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!