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This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Book Bites

7:00pm–7:45pm
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:

Come enjoy a snack, talk about your recent reads, and learn about the hottest new releases for kids!

This book club is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

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!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Jr. High" group

Perler Bead Fun

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:

User perler/fuse beads to make fun designs that can be turned into magnets or keychains.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Award Winners Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Toddler" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

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.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Jr. High" group

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. 
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 'The Stars Are Fire' by Anita Shreve. 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

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! Caregivers and siblings of all ages are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Families" group

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Cats in Sweaters

2:00pm–2:30pm
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:

Join us in making sweaters for our own cardboard cats!