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Paint Party

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:

Artists of any level can join us to follow along and make a painting! No experience required.

For grades 3 - 5.

Paint Party Jr.

9:00pm–10:00pm
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:

Artists of any level can join us to follow along and make a painting! No experience required.

For kindergarten - grade 2.

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.

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.

LEGO Party

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

Try your hand at our monthly build challenge and display your creation!

For kindergarten - grade 5

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. 

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 Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham.

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:

Read some stories and make a snack to enjoy with your grownup!

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

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.

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!

DIY Beeswax Candles

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:

Create and decorate a rolled, beeswax candle.

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.

Pretend and Play

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Preschool
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Let’s pretend! Children are invited to explore themed play stations filled with props, costumes, and hands-on activities that spark creativity.

For ages 3-6.

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.

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.

Saturday Stories

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

Spend your Saturday morning with stories, songs, and fun!

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. 

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!

DIY Time Capsule

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:

Create your own time capsule capturing what it's like to be a teen today. Supplies will be provided, but please bring any personal items you want to include in your time capsule.

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.

Tuesday Tales

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

5:30pm–7:30pm
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees

Pom Pom Pals Jr.

2:00pm–2:45pm
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:

Design a critter creation with yarn and felt!

For kindergarten - grade 2.