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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.

Stories & Snacks

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
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!

Mini Museum Weekend

10:00am–4:00pm
Youth, Families
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

We'll be borrowing some of the coolest items from the DuPage Children's Museum to turn our meeting room into a mini museum.  

For babies - grade 5 and their families.

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.

Mini Museum Weekend

10:00am–4:00pm
Youth, Families
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

We'll be borrowing some of the coolest items from the DuPage Children's Museum to turn our meeting room into a mini museum.  

For babies - grade 5 and their families.

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!

Sunday Afternoon Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Youth, Elementary Age
Montgomery Campus
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. 

Summer Seed Bingo

6:00pm–6:30pm
Youth, Elementary Age, Preschool
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Plant yourself on the ground and play some garden themed bingo at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.