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Mosaic Rock Art

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:

Make a mosaic garden tile and enjoy a story while it dries!

This program is for our friends in kindergarten - grade 5.

Warhammer 40K

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teens
Oswego Campus
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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
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. 

Handwriting Analysis with Lorrisa Julianus

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lorrisa has entertained hundreds as a graphologist, a.k.a. handwriting analyst. Experience why this intriguing psychological tool is used by the FBI and employers as Lorrisa analyzes celebrity handwriting samples throughout the presentation.

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. 

The book we will discuss this month is Red Rising by Pierce Brown.

Genealogy Consultations

9:30am–12:30pm
Adults
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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
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

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group

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 Gifts Of Imperfection' by Brené Brown. 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.

Anime Club - Watch Party

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Film & TV
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come watch anime with other teens! Bring a water bottle or other drink - snacks will be provided.

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.

Curious About Caterpillars

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Families
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on exploration of the amazing world of caterpillars!  Families are invited to meet our crew of caterpillars as they prepare to turn into chrysalises.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

Do you enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons or want to learn? Join us at this fun club!

Finals Week Relief

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Need a place to study during finals week? We’ll provide the space and the snacks for you to finish out this semester strong.

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.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

Do you enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons or want to learn? Join us at this fun club!

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.

Finals Week Relief

5:30pm–8:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Education
Event Details:

Need a place to study during finals week? We’ll provide the space and the snacks for you to finish out this semester strong.

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.

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.

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 Can You Solve the Murder? by Antony Johnston.

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Training

4:30pm–5:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

Interested in volunteering this summer? We'll need help signing people up and handing out prizes for our Summer Reading Program. This training is required to pick up volunteer shifts, and will go over tasks and expectations of our volunteers.

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

Do you enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons or want to learn? Join us at this fun club!

Comedy Gold on the Silver Screen

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & TV
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a guided tour through the past 100 years of outstanding comedies in John LeGear’s film history presentation, Comedy Gold on the Silver Screen.

Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Training

4:30pm–5:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

Interested in volunteering this summer? We'll need help signing people up and handing out prizes for our Summer Reading Program. This training is required to pick up volunteer shifts, and will go over tasks and expectations of our volunteers.

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

5:30pm–7:30pm
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees

Hooks and Needles

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, Elementary Age, Teens, Jr. High, Adults
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age, Teens, Jr. High, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

An opportunity for yarn lovers to work on knitting and crochet projects while enjoying each other’s company! 

Board Together

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, play from our collection or bring your own, meet other players, and learn new games.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

Do you enjoy playing Dungeons & Dragons or want to learn? Join us at this fun club!

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.