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Summer Bingo Party

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Summer Bingo is back and better than ever! Join us for prizes, raffles, and snacks.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer Bingo is back and better than ever! Join us for prizes, raffles, and snacks.

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.

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys.

For ages 6-20 months.

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.

Genealogy Consultations

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Oswego at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Genealogy Consultations:

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 Wednesda...

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.

Tot & Me Social Time

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Stop in for some tot and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys.

For ages 21-30 months with a caregiver.

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help with dusting and cleaning the Oswego campus youth services area.

Check in at the Youth Services desk.

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. 

Oswego Writers' Group

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Writing & Language
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion:

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 Se...

This month we will be discussing 'The Librarian Of Burned Books' by Brianna Labuskies.

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 Librarian Of Burned Books' by Brianna Labuskies.

Shadowbox Art

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Use your artistic abilities to create a shadow box of your own! Materials will be provided.

For grades 4 - 5. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use your artistic abilities to create a shadow box of your own! Materials will be provided.

For grades 4 - 5. 

SWITCH It Up

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Stop in and play games on the Nintendo Switch.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop in and play games on the Nintendo Switch.

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.

US History Trivia

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Show off your knowledge of US history and win some patriotic prizes!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show off your knowledge of US history and win some patriotic prizes!

Walking Book Club

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Off Site at Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a walk through the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve and a chat about whatever book you’re currently reading! Remember to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. We’ll meet every second Friday, weather permitting.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a walk through the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve and a chat about whatever book you’re currently reading! Remember to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. We’ll meet every second Friday, weather permitting.

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 & Snacks

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Patio at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Toddler

Enjoy stories, songs and snacks in the sunshine!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Services Patio
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs and snacks in the sunshine!

Nerf Night

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Montgomery at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Blast into the library for a chance for some after hours Nerf fun!  

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Montgomery
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Blast into the library for a chance for some after hours Nerf fun!  

Nerf Night

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Montgomery at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Blast into the library for a chance for some after hours Nerf fun!  

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Montgomery
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Blast into the library for a chance for some after hours Nerf fun!  

America's 250th Celebration

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Education, History, Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, with historical demonstrations, crafts, and activities for all ages!

9-1 Looming by

10-2 Canon Demonstrations by

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Education, History, Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, with historical demonstrations, crafts, and activities for all ages!

9-1 Looming by

10-2 Canon Demonstrations by

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.

Saturday Stories

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

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

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Magic: The Gathering

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Magic: The Gathering Club. Come 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.

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Magic: The Gathering Club. Come 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.

Sunday Afternoon Art

Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Enjoy the sunshine outdoors as we create some art using some unexpected materials. Dress to get messy!

For grades 3-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the sunshine outdoors as we create some art using some unexpected materials. Dress to get messy!

For grades 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

If there is inclement weather, we will move the program indoors. 

Warhammer 40K

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
Warhammer 40K Night:

Come learn about playing Warhammer 40K and other related Games Workshop games. Extra armies will be available to play or bring your own. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

Come learn about playing Warhammer 40K and other related Games Workshop games. Extra armies will be available to play or bring your own. 

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

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Stories, music, and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy!

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.

Nail Art Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Learn varying techniques and use accessories to create unique nail art.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn varying techniques and use accessories to create unique nail art.

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

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

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!

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!

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery campus Youth Services area.

Check in at the Youth Services desk.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library. 

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club:

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 A...

The book we will discuss this month is Chlorine by Jade Song.

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. 

The book we will discuss this month is Chlorine by Jade Song.