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Play Doh Stations

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Program Type: Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore a variety of Play Doh stations and enjoy some hands-on exploration!

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 "Jr. High" group

Sew What

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

Help create a quilt to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Participants will be registered for both the June 6 and July 18 sessions.

For grades 5 - 6.

 

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

Sensory Friendly Programming - Movie Bingo

2:00pm–2:45pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play movie themed bingo together and win small prizes!

For families with children in kindergarten – grade 5.  Siblings are welcome.

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

Stories & Cuentos

6:00pm–6:30pm
Youth, Families
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite tales in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestros cuentos favoritos en inglés y español!

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
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery 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

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month for readers to discover and discuss a wide variety of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

The book we will discuss this month is The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez.

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

Baby & Me Social Time

9:30am–10:15am
Youth, Babies
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys.

For ages 6-20 months.

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 "Toddler" group

Tot & Me Social Time

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some tot and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys.

For ages 21-30 months with a caregiver.

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

Get Crafty

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Tap into your inner DIY nature by joining us for crafts and conversation. All skill levels are welcome to explore new crafting themes. To ensure we have enough supplies, please register in advance. For adults.

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

Stories & Snacks

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Services Patio
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs and a snack on our outdoor patio!

For ages 2-6.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bats and Other Misunderstood Creatures

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Animal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dan and Sharon Peterson present another fascinating program on bats and other misunderstood creatures.

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

Sunday Afternoon Art

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

Enjoy the sunshine outdoors as we create some art using some unexpected materials. Dress to get messy!

For grades 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

If there is inclement weather, we will move the program indoors. 

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

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

Do you enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons or want to learn? Join us at this fun club!

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

Teen Crafternoon

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop in each month for a different craft. This month's craft is acorn magnets.

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

Stories & Cuentos

6:00pm–6:30pm
Youth, Families
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite tales in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestros cuentos favoritos en inglés y español!

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

Baby & Me Social Time

9:30am–10:15am
Youth, Babies
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys.

For ages 6-20 months.

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 "Toddler" group

Tot & Me Social Time

10:30am–11:15am
Youth, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some tot and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys.

For ages 21-30 months with a caregiver.

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 "Preschool" group

Little Chefs

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Preschool
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs and a snack with your grownup.

If there are allergy concerns please email Youthreference@oswego.lib.il.us for ingredient information.

For ages 3 - 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 "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
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

1960s Songs of the Silver Screen

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & TV
Registration Required
Event Details:

Remembering 1960s movie music, the focus is on award-winning films and outstanding performances that Americans turned to during the 1960s, but also later films that paid tribute to a difficult decade in America. 

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

Stamp-a-Shirt

1:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Families
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a plain white shirt and make a patriotic creation to wear for fireworks with paint and stamps.

For families with babies - grade 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.

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

Stamp-a-Shirt

5:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, Families
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a plain white shirt and make a patriotic creation to wear for fireworks with paint and stamps.

For families with babies - grade 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.

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

Stories & Cuentos

6:00pm–6:30pm
Youth, Families
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite tales in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestros cuentos favoritos en inglés y español!

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

Taste Test Challenge: Unique Fruits

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

Taste test and vote on your favorite exotic and unique fruit.

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.

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.