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Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Dungeons & Dragons:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
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 Volunteer Opportunity- Dungeons & Dragons DM

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Boardroom at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer Opportunity- DM for our Dungeons & Dragons Program.Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PMMust be available for all winter game dates: Mondays, 12/2, 12...

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity- DM for our Dungeons & Dragons Program.

Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PM

Must be available for all winter game dates: Mondays, 12/2, 12/16, 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17

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 - LEGO STEAM

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Department at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer-Oswego Campus Youth Services departmentHelp out with our Youth Services LEGO STEAM programCheck in at the Oswego Youth Services Department Desk

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

Teen Volunteer-Oswego Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services LEGO STEAM program

Check in at the Oswego Youth Services Department 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.

Smash Bros & Mario Kart

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Smash Bros & Mario Kart:

Come in to compete against other local players in Smash Bros. or Mario Kart! 

Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required

Come in to compete against other local players in Smash Bros. or Mario Kart! 

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 Movie Club

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Join Movie Club as we watch & discuss a movie related to Young Adult novels. Snacks will be served, so bring your closed lid drink. 

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

Join Movie Club as we watch & discuss a movie related to Young Adult novels. Snacks will be served, so bring your closed lid drink. 

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.

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Playful Pizza Party

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 Playful Pizza PartyCheck in at the Montgomery Youth Services Department Desk

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 Playful Pizza Party

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.

Warhammer 40K

Monday, February 10, 2025 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. 

Event Details:

Open to grade 6 to adults Contact bthurston@oswego.lib.il.us for additional information or if you will need an army to play with.

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

Come learn about playing Warhammer 40K and other related Games Workshop games. Extra armies will be available to play or bring your own. 

Open to grade 6 to adults

 

Contact bthurston@oswego.lib.il.us for additional information or if you will need an army to play with.

Light Up Valentines

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Show your loved ones that you care by creating a valentine that actually lights up.

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

Show your loved ones that you care by creating a valentine that actually lights up.

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, February 15, 2025 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 black light painting.

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 black light painting.

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? Volunteer

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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...

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Crochet Basics

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer-Oswego Campus Youth Services departmentHelp out with our Youth Services Crochet Basics ProgramCheck in at the Oswego Youth Services Department Desk

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

Teen Volunteer-Oswego Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services Crochet Basics Program

Check in at the Oswego 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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Dungeons & Dragons:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
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 Volunteer Opportunity- Dungeons & Dragons DM

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Boardroom at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer Opportunity- DM for our Dungeons & Dragons Program.Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PMMust be available for all winter game dates: Mondays, 12/2, 12...

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity- DM for our Dungeons & Dragons Program.

Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PM

Must be available for all winter game dates: Mondays, 12/2, 12/16, 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17

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.

Virtual Reality for Teens

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School
Event Details:

Play virtual reality games with a friend!On the day of the program, access to games will be in order of arrival. Other registrants can sit and observe games on the big screen until...

Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Event Details:

Play virtual reality games with a friend!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Anime Club

Thursday, February 20, 2025 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.

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)

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.

Fondue Party

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Come in and sample cheese and chocolate fondue with lots of dippers!

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

Come in and sample cheese and chocolate fondue with lots of dippers!

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 - Sunday STEAM Club

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer-Oswego Campus Youth Services departmentHelp out with our Youth Services Sunday STEAM ClubCheck in at the Oswego Youth Services Department Desk

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

Teen Volunteer-Oswego Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services Sunday STEAM Club

Check in at the Oswego 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.

Puzzlepalooza

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Gather your team and see who can finish a 300-piece puzzle the fastest. Teams can be up to 4 people. Please only register once, and put in the notes how many other people are on yo...

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

Gather your team and see who can finish a 300-piece puzzle the fastest. Teams can be up to 4 people. Please only register once, and put in the notes how many other people are on your team. No team? No problem!

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, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at 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...

Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Teen Room
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.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Interested in having a say or making recommendations on what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Help plan programs, create displays, decorations, and more. TAB m...

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

Interested in having a say or making recommendations on what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Help plan programs, create displays, decorations, and more. TAB meetings count as volunteer hours, so bring a friend.

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.

Teen Volunteer Drop-In

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at 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...

Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Teen Room
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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Dungeons & Dragons:

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

Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
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 Volunteer Opportunity- Dungeons & Dragons DM

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer Opportunity- DM for our Dungeons & Dragons Program.Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PMMust be available for all spring game dates: Mondays, 3/3, 3/1...

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity- DM for our Dungeons & Dragons Program.

Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PM

Must be available for all spring game dates: Mondays, 3/3, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19

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.

Powerpoint Night

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Have any cool interests, amazing hobbies, or strong opinions about Big Foot? Come in and dazzle us with a Powerpoint presentation about it.

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

Have any cool interests, amazing hobbies, or strong opinions about Big Foot? Come in and dazzle us with a Powerpoint presentation about it.

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.