This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Sew What 1:45pm–3:15pm 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 Oct 11 2025 Sat Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Sew What 1:45pm–3:15pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Montgomery Campus Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Volunteer Registration Required Event Details: Help out with our Youth Services Sew What Program. Volunteers with sewing experience are preferred.Check in at the Montgomery Youth Services Department 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 see our brochure or call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)Cell phones should be silenced while in the library.iPods & other electronics should be left at home.Rubber gloves are provided if desired.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Sew What 2:00pm–3:00pm Youth, Elementary Age Montgomery Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Sew What 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Friends of the Library Book Sale 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Oct 11 2025 Sat Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Friends of the Library Book Sale 2:00pm–4:00pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Volunteer Registration Required Event Details: Provide assistant during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Check in upstairs at the Oswego Campus in the large meeting room. 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 Oct 12 2025 Sun Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Friends of the Library Book Sale 12:00pm–2:00pm 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 Oct 12 2025 Sun Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Friends of the Library Book Sale 12:00pm–2:00pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Volunteer Registration Required Event Details: Provide assistant during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Check in upstairs at the Oswego Campus in the large meeting room. 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 Oct 12 2025 Sun Sensory Friendly Halloween Bingo 1:00pm–1:45pm 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 Oct 12 2025 Sun Sensory Friendly Halloween Bingo 1:00pm–1:45pm 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! Enjoy different station activities and make new 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. 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 Oct 12 2025 Sun Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Friends of the Library Book Sale 2:00pm–3:45pm 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 Oct 12 2025 Sun Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Friends of the Library Book Sale 2:00pm–3:45pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Volunteer Registration Required Event Details: Provide assistant during our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Check in upstairs at the Oswego Campus in the large meeting room. 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 Oct 13 2025 Mon Next Chapter Book Club 4:00pm–4:30pm Adults Oswego Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 13 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: Book Club 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 "Elementary Age" group Oct 13 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 Oct 13 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 Oct 13 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 Oct 13 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 their teen.Contact bthurston@oswego.lib.il.us for additional information or if you will need an army to play with.
This event is in the "Youth" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales 10:00am–10:30am Youth Oswego Campus This event is in the "Youth" group Oct 14 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 Oct 14 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 Oct 14 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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Halloween Candy Taste Test 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth, Elementary Age Oswego Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Halloween Candy Taste Test 6:00pm–6:30pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: It's candy versus candy as we taste treats and choose which one is the best Halloween snack!This program is for patrons in grades 3-5. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Families" group Oct 14 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 Oct 14 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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Halloween Candy Taste Test 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Halloween Candy Taste Test 6:00pm–7:00pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Volunteer Registration Required Event Details: Volunteer for our Youth Services Halloween Taste Test program 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. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Teen Volunteer Opportunity 6:30pm–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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Teen Volunteer Opportunity 6:30pm–7:30pm Montgomery Campus Upcoming 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 see our brochure or call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)Cell phones should be silenced while in the library.iPods & other electronics should be left at home.Rubber gloves are provided if desired.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Halloween Candy Taste Test 7:00pm–7:30pm Youth, Elementary Age Oswego Campus Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Halloween Candy Taste Test 7:00pm–7:30pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Room: Youth Program Room Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age Program Type: Food & Cooking Registration Required Event Details: It's candy versus candy as we taste treats and choose which one is the best Halloween snack!This program is for patrons in grades 3-5. 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Montgomery Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm 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. October's book: Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "High School" group This event is in the "Jr. High" group Oct 14 2025 Tue Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Halloween Candy Taste Test 7:00pm–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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Halloween Candy Taste Test 7:00pm–8:00pm Oswego Campus Upcoming Library Branch: Oswego Campus Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High Program Type: Volunteer Registration Required Event Details: Volunteer for our Youth Services Halloween Taste Test program 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. 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Baby & Me Social Time 9:30am–10:15am Youth, Babies Montgomery Campus This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Baby & Me Social Time 9:30am–10:15am 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! 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 "Babies" group Oct 15 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 Oct 15 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 Oct 15 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 Oct 15 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 (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 "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Mystery Book Club 8:00pm–8:00pm Adults Oswego Campus This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Mystery Book Club 8:00pm–8:00pm 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 The Second Murderer by Denise Mina.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Oct 16 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 Oct 16 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 Oct 16 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 Oct 16 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.