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Mock Newbery

All Day 11/1 - 1/22
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Everyone
Event Details:

Check out this year's list of Mock Newbery nominees on display or on your Beanstack account.  Read and then cast your vote in January!

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Everyone
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Check out this year's list of Mock Newbery nominees on display or on your Beanstack account.  Read and then cast your vote in January!

Pokémon Trainers

All Day 12/20 - 1/5
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Catch them all at the library this winter break by completing different Pokémon activities in Youth Services!  Activities do not have to be completed in one visit.  While...

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Catch them all at the library this winter break by completing different Pokémon activities in Youth Services!  Activities do not have to be completed in one visit.  While supplies last. 

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.

Little Women: The Musical (2022)

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Performance
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre. Originally present...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance, Performance
Event Details:

Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed production at Park Theatre.

Which Craft? Volunteer

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Volunteer to Help Set-up our Which Craft? program at the Montgomery campus.Disclaimer(s)Teen Volunteer RemindersPlease remember:You must be on time.Clothes must be appropriate. (Pl...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Event Details:

Volunteer to Help Set-up our Which Craft? program at the Montgomery campus.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Volunteer Reminders

Please remember:

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.

Which Craft?

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away.  This month's craft is Fibrecrafts.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away.  This month's craft is Fibrecrafts.

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.

Wild Cards Tournament

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

A tournament of classic card games!  Keep your new deck of cards to continue playing at home!This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Event Details:

A tournament of classic card games!  Keep your new deck of cards to continue playing at home!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 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.

Teen Volunteer Drop-In

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer Drop-In is a bi-monthly program where attendees in grades 6-12 can complete a service project or help with tasks around the library to earn volunteer credit. Each mo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer Drop-In is a bi-monthly program where attendees in grades 6-12 can complete a service project or help with tasks around the library to earn volunteer credit. Each month we will offer a different service project.

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.

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus

Library closed all day for Christmas Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Library closed all day for Christmas Eve.

Christmas

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus

Library closed all day for Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Library closed all day for Christmas.

Stuffed Animal 90's Night

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Department at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5, Preschool
Event Details:

Drop your stuffed friends off at the library for an evening of 90's fun!  See what kind of fun home skillet gets up to when they chill in our crib!  Pick up your stuffed ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Event Details:

Drop your stuffed friends off at the library for an evening of 90's fun!  See what kind of fun home skillet gets up to when they chill in our crib!  Pick up your stuffed friend the next day from 1:00-1:30pm.

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.

Stuffed Animal 90's Night

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Youth Department at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5, Preschool
Event Details:

Drop your stuffed friends off at the library for an evening of 90's fun!  See what kind of fun home skillet gets up to when they chill in our crib!  Pick up your stuffed ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5, Preschool
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Event Details:

Drop your stuffed friends off at the library for an evening of 90's fun!  See what kind of fun home skillet gets up to when they chill in our crib!  Pick up your stuffed friend the next day from 1:30-2:00 pm.

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.

Versiti Blood Drive

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room

Versiti Blood Drive

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room

Squishmallow Paint Party

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Make a squishy work of art as you create a painting of the stuffed friend you want to show off or imagine the squishy you always wanted.This program is for our patrons in grades 3 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Make a squishy work of art as you create a painting of the stuffed friend you want to show off or imagine the squishy you always wanted.

This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 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.

Squishmallow Paint Party

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Make a squishy work of art as you create a painting of the stuffed friend you want to show off or imagine the squishy you always wanted.This program is for our patrons in grades 3 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Make a squishy work of art as you create a painting of the stuffed friend you want to show off or imagine the squishy you always wanted.

This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 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.

Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Stop in to celebrate the New Year's at the library!  We'll have activities, crafts, a bubbly toast and possibly a surprise or two!

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

Stop in to celebrate the New Year's at the library!  We'll have activities, crafts, a bubbly toast and possibly a surprise or two!

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer-Montgomery Campus Youth Services departmentHelp out with our Youth Services Noon Year's Even ProgramCheck in at the Montgomery Youth Services Department Desk

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer-Montgomery Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services Noon Year's Even Program

Check in at the Montgomery Youth Services Department Desk

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Volunteer Reminders

Please remember:

  • You must be on time.
  • Clothes must be appropriate. (Please see our brochure or call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library.
  • iPods & other electronics should be left at home.
  • Rubber gloves are provided if desired.

Closed Early - New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus

Library will be closing early for New Year's Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Library will be closing early for New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus

Library closed for New Year's day.

Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Library closed for New Year's day.

LEGO Derby

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Race into the new year at the library!  Build a car out of LEGO bricks and then run it down a track!

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

Race into the new year at the library!  Build a car out of LEGO bricks and then run it down a track!

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.

Award Winners Book Discussion Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Award Winners Book Discussion:

The Award Winners Book Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of the month to discuss award winning books. Contact Gloria to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

The Award Winners Book Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of the month to discuss award winning books. Contact Gloria to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Emoji Jar Jr.

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer-Montgomery Campus Youth Services departmentHelp out with our Youth Services Emoji Jar Jr ProgramCheck in at the Montgomery Youth Services Department Desk

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer-Montgomery Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services Emoji Jar Jr Program

Check in at the Montgomery Youth Services Department Desk

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Volunteer Reminders

Please remember:

  • You must be on time.
  • Clothes must be appropriate. (Please see our brochure or call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library.
  • iPods & other electronics should be left at home.
  • Rubber gloves are provided if desired.

Emoji Jar Jr.

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Paint a jar and add your favorite emoji to decorate your room, gaming area or to store treasures!This program is for our patrons grades kindergarten - 2.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Paint a jar and add your favorite emoji to decorate your room, gaming area or to store treasures!

This program is for our patrons grades kindergarten - 2.

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.

Magic: The Gathering Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Magic: The Gathering ClubCome 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...

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.