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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-Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

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

Charm Bracelet Creations

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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a charm bracelet for yourself or as a gift.

This program is for our friends 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Saturday Stories

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

Come start your weekend fun with a storytime 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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!

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

Tuesday Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Families
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Families
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Orson Welles: War of the Worlds

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

A Look Behind Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds Broadcast

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

Books & Bricks (T)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Preschool
Oswego Campus
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 preschool aged friends!

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 "Babies" group

Tiny Tot Art

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Babies
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Board Together

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: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, play from our collection or bring your own, meet other players, and learn new games.

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

Saturday Stories

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

Come start your weekend fun with a storytime 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.

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

Period Product Drive

All Day
Teens, High School, Jr. High, Adults
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the Oswego Campus during the month of April to donate any of the following items: Boxes of liners, pads, and tampons (any variety).

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

Scrap Happy

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:

Explore everything from junk journaling and collage art to snail mail design. Make your own journal pages, craft unique stationery, or write letters to share with friends.

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 Group

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 "Adults" group

Magic: The Gathering

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

Period Product Drive

All Day
Teens, High School, Jr. High, Adults
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the Oswego Campus during the month of April to donate any of the following items: Boxes of liners, pads, and tampons (any variety).

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

Shrinky Dinks

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

Stop in to color a shrinky dink and bake it here in the library!  While supplies last!     

This program is for our friends in preschool - Grade 5.

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

Tuesday Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Families
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Families
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chicago Pop Radio Wars of the '60s and '70s

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

A behind-the-scenes look at two competing super stations and how Chicago 's super jocks Dick Biondi, Clark Weber and Ron Riley gave local band their big music break.

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 & Bricks (T)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Youth, Preschool
Oswego Campus
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 preschool aged friends!

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 "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 is a creative writing workshop, open to all those 18 years of age or older looking for a community of writers and seeking to improve their writing.

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

Tiny Tot Art

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Babies
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.