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Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion

Thursday, May 9, 2024 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 Ben to r...

Event Details:

The book we will discuss this month is The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. 

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 Ben to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

The book we will discuss this month is The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. 

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.

Anime Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Anime Club:

Join Anime Club as we catch up on a few anime shows. Unique snack will be served, so bring your water bottle.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Film & TV
Required

Join Anime Club as we catch up on a few anime shows. Unique snack will be served, so bring your water bottle.

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.

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.

Parent Permission Slip

This program requires a parent permission slip. Please have the form signed before the event.

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.

Learn to Draw

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Stop by the craft table to try your hand at our monthly drawing project!

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the craft table to try your hand at our monthly drawing 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.

Next Chapter Book Club

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Next Chapter Book Club:

Adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will read and discuss a book together. Join us through Zoom to have fun reading, learning, and making new fr...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Education
Required

Adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will read and discuss a book together. Join us through Zoom to have fun reading, learning, and making new friends. Registration is required. For more information, please contact Ben.

Learn to Draw

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Stop by the craft table to try your hand at our monthly drawing project!

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the craft table to try your hand at our monthly drawing 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.

Mother's Day Craft

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Stop by our craft stations to make a craft for that special person in your life!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by our craft stations to make a craft for that special person in your life!

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- Which Craft?

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:45pm - 3:15pm
Lobby at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer- Which Craft?Check in at the Young Adult Services Desk - Montgomery CampusAssist setting up and taking down the Which Craft? Program

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

Teen Volunteer- Which Craft?

Check in at the Young Adult Services Desk - Montgomery Campus

Assist setting up and taking down the Which Craft? Program

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.

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 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.

Which Craft?- Rock Painting

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Young Adult Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Make & Take
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Which Craft? Teen Craft Club:

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away. Craft varies monthly. 

Event Details:

This month's craft is Rock Painting!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Young Adult Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Make & Take
Required
Event Details:

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away. Craft varies monthly. 

This month's craft is Rock Painting!

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.

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.

Coffee Outside Oswego and Kohlhammer Barn Tours

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 8:30am - 10:30am
Kolhammer Barn at Off Site
Program Type:
Food & Cooking, History, Science & Nature
Age Group:
Everyone
Coffee Outside and Tours of the Historic Kolhammer Barn:

Looking for an excuse to enjoy a cup (or two!) of coffee outdoors? Join us for this outdoors event right next to the red barn along the Waubonsie Creek in Downtown Oswego. Feel fre...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Kolhammer Barn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Food & Cooking, History, Science & Nature
Required

Looking for an excuse to enjoy a cup (or two!) of coffee outdoors? Join us for this outdoors event right next to the red barn along the Waubonsie Creek in Downtown Oswego. Feel free to bring coffee made at home or a way to make it there. You will also have the opportunity to take a tour of the historic Kolhammer Barn.

This is a great event to ride your bicycle to. Motor vehicle parking is in the library parking lot.

Weather permitting as this is an outdoor event, also suggested you bring a chair or blanket to sit on in the event the grass is wet.

Contact Bill with any questions.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

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

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.

Warhammer 40K

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High, Adults
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. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
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

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Young Adult Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Montgomery Campus Young AdultHelp with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery campus young adult areas.Check in at the Young Adult desk.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Young Adult Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Required
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Montgomery Campus Young Adult

Help with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery campus young adult areas.

Check in at the Young Adult 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 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.

Classical Guitar Concert

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Please join us for an enchanting evening of classical guitar solos, duos and guitar and piano trios performed by the faculty of The Fox River Academy of Music and Art.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Required
Event Details:

Please join us for an enchanting evening of classical guitar solos, duos and guitar and piano trios performed by the faculty of The Fox River Academy of Music and Art.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 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...

Event Details:

The book we will discuss this month is The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett.

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 Andrea to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

The book we will discuss this month is The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett.

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, May 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
Event Details:

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

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

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

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.

Tot and Me Social Time

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler
Event Details:

Come in for some toddler and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!

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

Come in for some toddler and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!

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.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Club:

The Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month to introduce readers to and discuss mystery novels. Contact Jenna to receive a copy of this month’s book.

Event Details:

The book we will discuss this month is Shutter by Ramona Emerson. 

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 Jenna to receive a copy of this month’s book.

The book we will discuss this month is Shutter by Ramona Emerson. 

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 Advisory Board (T.A.B.)

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.)Interested in having a say or making recommendations to what happens at the library?Join the Teen Advisory board!Help plan programs, create displays, de...

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

Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.)

Interested in having a say or making recommendations to what happens at the library?
Join the Teen Advisory board!

Help plan programs, create displays, decorations & more.

 

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 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.

Study date with a furry mate!

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Young Adult Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Animal
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Study Date with a furry mateCome relax during finals weeks with some fuzzy service dogs!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Young Adult Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Animal
Required
Event Details:

Study Date with a furry mate

Come relax during finals weeks with some fuzzy service dogs!

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.

DIY Squirrel Table

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Young Adult Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

DIY Squirrel TableTreat your neighborly squirrels to some nice furniture this spring by making a wooden table for them!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Young Adult Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

DIY Squirrel Table

Treat your neighborly squirrels to some nice furniture this spring by making a wooden table for them!

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.

Young Writer's Club

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Young Adult Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Author, Education, Writing & Language
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Young Writer's group  Series topicsMarch- Continue writing and creating your short story, this month we'll discuss story arcsApril- Tones, genre and editingMay- Covers an...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Young Adult Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Author, Education, Writing & Language
Required
Event Details:

Young Writer's group 

 

Series topics
March- Continue writing and creating your short story, this month we'll discuss story arcs
April- Tones, genre and editing
May- Covers and titles

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.

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

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Oswego Campus Young AdultHelp with dusting and cleaning the Oswego campus young adult areas.Check in at the Young Adult desk.

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Oswego Campus Young Adult

Help with dusting and cleaning the Oswego campus young adult areas.

Check in at the Young Adult 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 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.

Next Chapter Book Club

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Next Chapter Book Club:

Adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will read and discuss a book together. Join us through Zoom to have fun reading, learning, and making new fr...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Required

Adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will read and discuss a book together. Join us through Zoom to have fun reading, learning, and making new friends. Registration is required. For more information, please contact Ben.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Montgomery Campus Young AdultHelp with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery campus young adult areas.Check in at the Young Adult desk.

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Montgomery Campus Young Adult

Help with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery campus young adult areas.

Check in at the Young Adult 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 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.