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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 The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean.

Labor Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closed for Labor Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Award Winners Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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. 

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood is the September selection.

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. 

September's book: The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

I Survived This Book Club

6:00pm–6:45pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

This month we will be reading The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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 First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.

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

Book Bites

7:00pm–7:45pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to have a snack with new friends, talk about your favorite recent reads, and learn about the newest books for kids!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5.

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

Graphic Novel Book Bundles

10:00am–4:00pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a graphic novel fan?  Let one of our librarians surprise you with a book box with three graphic novels and some surprises!  Books will be checked out to your library card.

This program is for our patrons in grades 3-5.

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

Theme Book Bundle Jr.

10:00am–4:00pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your reader for a surprise bundle of books featuring a new theme each month!  Books will be checked out to the patron. 

Book Boxes will be available at the Youth Services desk for pickup 9/27 - 10/4.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Award Winners Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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. 

Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips is the October selection.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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 'When We Had Wings' by Ariel Lawhon. 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 "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. 

October's book: Survivor Song by Paul Tremblay.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery Book Club

8:00pm–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 The Second Murderer by Denise Mina.

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

I Survived This Book Club

6:00pm–6:45pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

This month we will be reading The Joplin Tornado, 2011.

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.

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

Book Bites

7:00pm–7:45pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to have a snack with new friends, talk about your favorite recent reads, and learn about the newest books for kids!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5.

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

Graphic Novel Book Bundles

10:00am–4:00pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a graphic novel fan?  Let one of our librarians surprise you with a book box with three graphic novels and some surprises!  Books will be checked out to your library card.

Pick up your bundle at the Youth Services Desk!

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

Theme Book Bundle Jr.

10:00am–4:00pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your reader for a surprise bundle of books featuring a new theme each month!  Books will be checked out to the patron. 

Book Boxes will be available at the Youth Services desk for pickup.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Award Winners Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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. 

This Is How You Lose the War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone is the November selection.

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. 

November's book: After World by Debbie Urbanski.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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 'Commonwealth' by Ann Patchett. 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 "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

I Survived This Book Club

6:00pm–6:45pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club, Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

This month we will be reading The Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mystery 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 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 Darkness Knows by Arnaldur Indridason.

Closed Early - Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm–9:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Oswego and Montgomery Campuses are closing early for Thanksgiving Eve.