This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Magic: The Gathering Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Oswego Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Magic: The Gathering Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Magic: The Gathering ClubCome 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.
Aug 4 2025 Mon State Rep Matt Hanson Office Hours 10:00am–1:00pm Oswego Campus Aug 4 2025 Mon State Rep Matt Hanson Office Hours 10:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Lobby Purpose of Meeting State Representative Matt Hanson will have traveling office hours in the lobby
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, High School, Jr. High Montgomery Campus Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–8:00pm Montgomery Campus Closed Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Teen Room 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 Aug 4 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons DM 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, High School, Jr. High Montgomery Campus This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons DM 6:00pm–8:00pm Montgomery Campus Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Boardroom Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Volunteer 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.
Aug 6 2025 Wed Boy Scout Sea Scouts 1926 6:30pm–8:00pm Montgomery Campus Aug 6 2025 Wed Boy Scout Sea Scouts 1926 6:30pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Sea Scout meeting
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Smash Bros & Mario Kart 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, High School, Jr. High Montgomery Campus Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Smash Bros & Mario Kart 6:00pm–7:00pm Montgomery Campus Open Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Come in to compete against other local players in Smash Bros. or Mario Kart! 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Get Crafty 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Montgomery Campus Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Get Crafty 6:30pm–8:00pm Montgomery Campus Full Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Adult Services Patio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: 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. Make your own terrarium.Please meet at the Adult Services outside patio.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Award Winners Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Oswego Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Award Winners Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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. Voices From Chernobyl by Svetlana Alexievich is the August selection.
Aug 8 2025 Fri Library Closed All Day Some Branches Closing Aug 8 2025 Fri Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus Description: Library closed all day for staff training.
Aug 11 2025 Mon State Rep Matt Hanson Office Hours 10:00am–1:00pm Montgomery Campus Aug 11 2025 Mon State Rep Matt Hanson Office Hours 10:00am–1:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Lobby Purpose of Meeting State Representative Matt Hanson will have traveling office hours in the lobby.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Next Chapter Book Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Adults Oswego Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Next Chapter Book Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Education 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 This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Warhammer 40K 6:00pm–8:30pm Teens, High School, Jr. High Oswego Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Warhammer 40K 6:00pm–8:30pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Come learn about playing Warhammer 40K and other related Games Workshop games. Extra armies will be available to play or bring your own. Open to grade 6 to 12, parents interested in playing can come with thier teen.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Montgomery Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Montgomery Campus Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Boardroom 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. August's book: Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Genealogy Consultations 9:00am–12:30pm Adults Oswego Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Genealogy Consultations 9:00am–12:30pm 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 "Adults" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Oswego Writers Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Oswego Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Oswego Writers Group 6:30pm–8:00pm 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 "Adults" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Oswego Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 Mystery Of Mrs. Christie' by Marie Benedict. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Anime Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, High School, Jr. High Oswego Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Anime Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Film & TV Registration Required Join Anime Club as we catch up on a few anime shows. Unique snack will be served, so bring your water bottle. Disclaimer(s) Parent Permission Slip This program requires a parent permission slip. Please have the form signed before the event. 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 "Everyone" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Coffee Outside and Kohlhammer Barn Tours 8:30am–10:30am Everyone Off Site Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Coffee Outside and Kohlhammer Barn Tours 8:30am–10:30am Off Site Upcoming Library Branch: Off Site Room: Kohlhammer Barn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Food & Cooking, History, Science & Nature Registration Required Looking for an excuse to enjoy a cup (or two!) of coffee outdoors? Join us for this outdoors event right next to the red barn along the Waubonsie Creek in Downtown Oswego. Feel free to bring coffee made at home or a way to make it there. You will also have the opportunity to take a tour of the historic Kolhammer Barn.This is a great event to ride your bicycle to. Motor vehicle parking is in the library parking lot.Weather permitting as this is an outdoor event, also suggested you bring a chair or blanket to sit on in the event the grass is wet.Contact Bill with any questions. Disclaimer(s) Inclement Weather If there is inclement weather, we will move the program indoors. 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 Aug 16 2025 Sat Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Which Craft? 1:45pm–3:45pm Teens, High School, Jr. High Montgomery Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Which Craft? 1:45pm–3:45pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Volunteer Registration Required Event Details: Volunteer to Help Set-up our Which Craft? program at the Montgomery campus. Must have sewing experience for this volunteer opportunity. 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 Aug 16 2025 Sat Which Craft? 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, High School, Jr. High Montgomery Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Which Craft? 2:00pm–3:30pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away. This month's craft is DIY pencil pouches. 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 Aug 16 2025 Sat Dungeons & Dragons Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Oswego Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Dungeons & Dragons Club 2:00pm–4:00pm Oswego Campus Upcoming 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!
Aug 18 2025 Mon Senator Rezin's Traveling Office Hours 11:00am–2:00pm Oswego Campus Aug 18 2025 Mon Senator Rezin's Traveling Office Hours 11:00am–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Lobby Purpose of Meeting Join Senator Rezin at her travelling office hours.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, High School, Jr. High Montgomery Campus Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–8:00pm Montgomery Campus Closed Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Teen Room 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 Aug 18 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons DM 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, High School, Jr. High Montgomery Campus This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Dungeons & Dragons DM 6:00pm–8:00pm Montgomery Campus Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Boardroom Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Volunteer 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.
