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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!

Pop Culture Trivia

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

Team up with other teens and test your knowledge on American pop culture.

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

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.

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!

Magic: The Gathering

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
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.

Library Closed

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

The Montgomery and Oswego Campus are closed for staff training.

Sky-High Card Towers

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

Do you have steady hands & nerves of steel? Come in and show us your building skills. Prizes & snacks 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.

Award Winners Book Discussion Group

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 book we will discuss this month is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

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.

Nail Art Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
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: 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.

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. 

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 Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood.

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: Oswego
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 'Pride, Prejudice, And Other Flavors' by Sonali Dev.

Get Crafty

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Tap into your inner DIY nature by joining us for crafts and conversation. All skill levels are welcome to explore new crafting themes. To ensure we have enough supplies, please register in advance. For adults.

Walking Book Club

9:00am–10:30am
Everyone
Off Site
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.

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!

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.

Teen Crafternoon

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop in each month for a different craft. This month's craft is Puff Paint Notebooks. Small notebooks will be provided, but you're welcome to bring in 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.

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 Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan.