This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Genealogy Consultations 9:30am–12:30pm Adults Oswego Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Genealogy Consultations 9:30am–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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Tot & Me Social Time 10:30am–11:15am Youth, Babies Montgomery Campus This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Tot & Me Social Time 10:30am–11:15am 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!This program is planned for patrons 21-30 months old. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Books and Bricks (T) 1:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Preschool Oswego Campus This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 10 2025 Wed Books and Bricks (T) 1:00pm–2:00pm 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 patrons in preschool. 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. Ticketed Programs 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 Sep 10 2025 Wed After School LEGO Club (T) 4:30pm–5:30pm Youth, Elementary Age Oswego Campus This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Sep 10 2025 Wed After School LEGO Club (T) 4:30pm–5:30pm Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Games & Activities Event Details: Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends! Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Programs 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 Sep 10 2025 Wed Puzzlepalooza 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Sep 10 2025 Wed Puzzlepalooza 6:30pm–7:30pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Teens will compete to see who completes a puzzle first. First and second place winners will be given prizes. 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 Sep 10 2025 Wed Oswego Writers Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Oswego Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 10 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Tiny Tot Art 9:30am–10:00am Youth, Babies Montgomery Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Tiny Tot Art 9:30am–10:00am Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Babies Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a story, songs, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons.This program is for our patrons that are ages 18-23 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. 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 "Toddler" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Toddler Art 10:15am–10:45am Youth, Toddler Montgomery Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Toddler Art 10:15am–10:45am Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler Registration Required Event Details: Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Toddler Art 11:00am–11:30am Youth, Toddler Montgomery Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddler" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Toddler Art 11:00am–11:30am Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Toddler Registration Required Event Details: Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!This program is for our patrons 2 - 3 years of age.
This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Oswego Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 11 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 Manor House' by Gilly MacMillan. 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 "Everyone" group Sep 13 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 Sep 13 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Saturday Stories 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Families Oswego Campus This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Saturday Stories 10:30am–11:00am Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Families Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Come start your weekend fun with a story time 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Sew What 2:00pm–2:45pm Youth, Elementary Age Montgomery Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Sep 13 2025 Sat Sew What 2:00pm–2:45pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Sign up each month for the chance to learn how a sewing machine works and make a simple project. 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 "Elementary Age" group Sep 14 2025 Sun Sensory Friendly Family Programs - Art Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Youth, Families, Elementary Age Montgomery Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Sep 14 2025 Sun Sensory Friendly Family Programs - Art Workshop 1:00pm–2:00pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Department Age Group: Youth, Families, Elementary Age Program Type: Games & Activities, Play Registration Required Event Details: Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up at the library for a themed family event! This month we are creating artwork using your choice of materials!This program is for our patrons ages 4 through 11. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Sep-Oct 2025 Exhibit Your Art: Teen Edition All Day 9/15–10/19 Teens, High School, Jr. High Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Sep-Oct 2025 Exhibit Your Art: Teen Edition All Day 9/15–10/19 Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus Library Branch: Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all teen artists! Want to be a part of an art show at the library? Drawing, painting, poetry, or any other medium will be considered. Work must be framed, mounted, or ready to be hung on the hooks provided by the library.
Sep 15 2025 Mon Senator Rezin's Traveling Office Hours 11:00am–2:00pm Oswego Campus Sep 15 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Sep 15 2025 Mon I Spy Nature Walk 5:15pm–5:45pm Youth, Elementary Age Montgomery Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Sep 15 2025 Mon I Spy Nature Walk 5:15pm–5:45pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Science & Nature, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Take a walk outdoors and see what parts of nature you can discover!This program is for patrons in grades 2 - 5. 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. 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 Sep 15 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 Sep 15 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 "Youth" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales 10:00am–10:30am Youth Oswego Campus This event is in the "Youth" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales 10:00am–10:30am Oswego Campus Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Youth Program Type: Storytime 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Preschool Art 1:30pm–2:00pm Youth, Preschool Montgomery Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Preschool Art 1:30pm–2:00pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy some process art, stories, music and dance for our preschool friends.This program is for our friends 4 - 5 years of age. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Pokémon Go Club 4:45pm–5:30pm Youth, Elementary Age Oswego Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Pokémon Go Club 4:45pm–5:30pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Follow along as we walk around downtown or in the library to spin Pokéstops, battle in raids and trade Pokémon!This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5. 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Stories & Cuentos 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth, Families Montgomery Campus This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Stories & Cuentos 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 stories in English and Spanish! ¡Únase a nosotros para historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestras historias favoritas en inglés y español! 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 Sep 16 2025 Tue Bad Art Night 6:00pm–7:30pm 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 Sep 16 2025 Tue Bad Art Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Feeling artsy but don't want any pressure? Come in and make some bad art. Prizes will be given out for the best bad art of the night. 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 Sep 16 2025 Tue Alice's Ordinary People: A Civil Rights Program 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Oswego Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Alice's Ordinary People: A Civil Rights Program 6:30pm–8:00pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History Registration Required Event Details: Alice Tregay's story: ordinary people effecting extraordinary change for human rights. Five decades of fearless activism and the continuing relevance of Dr. Martin Luther King to the ongoing fight for justice.
