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Holiday Movies and Music

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Journey back with us over the past century of film history as host John LeGear showcases some of the happiest and most memorable holiday moments from classic and popular films. Joi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & TV
Required
Event Details:

Journey back with us over the past century of film history as host John LeGear showcases some of the happiest and most memorable holiday moments from classic and popular films.

Winter Art Collage

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Create a winter wonderland using a variety of recycled materials!

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create a winter wonderland using a variety of recycled materials!

Magic: The Gathering Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 p...

Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Event Details:

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.

Teen Volunteer Drop-In

Sunday, December 8, 2024 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.

Warhammer 40K

Monday, December 9, 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. 

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.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families, Preschool, Toddler
Storytime - Drop In:

Drop in for stories, music, and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Preschool, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime

Drop in for 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.

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.

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families
Event Details:

Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite stories in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para conocer historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestras ...

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 stories in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para conocer historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestras historias favoritas en inglés y español! 

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.

Beginning Knitting

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Learn how to knit a scarf for beginners!This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5.

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

Learn how to knit a scarf for beginners!

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.

DIY Snow Globes

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Create festive, winter snow globes.

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

Create festive, winter snow globes.

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.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 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 M...

Event Details:

The book we will discuss this month is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

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

The book we will discuss this month is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

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.

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author
Event Details:

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers.

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
Event Details:

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys!This program is for our patrons ages 6-20 months with a caregiver.

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

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

This program is for our patrons ages 6-20 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.

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 & Me Social Time

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

Stop in for some toddler and caregiver social time!  Make new friends and play with toys! This program is for our patrons ages 21-30 months with a caregiver.

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

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

This program is for our patrons 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.

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.

After School LEGO Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5, Preschool
Event Details:

Unwind after school with some quiet build time!  We'll see what everyone creates using the library's LEGOs!This program is for our patrons in preschool through grade 5.

Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5, Preschool
Program Type: Play
Required
Event Details:

Unwind after school with some quiet build time!  We'll see what everyone creates using the library's LEGOs!

This program is for our patrons in preschool through grade 5.

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.

1-On-1 Computer Training

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you need some one–on–one training on computers? Do you have trouble navigating your computer or smart device? Need help setting up a social media account? Sign up for a private ...

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Do you need some one–on–one training on computers? Do you have trouble navigating your computer or smart device? Need help setting up a social media account? Sign up for a private one hour session with our IT professional. 

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.

image of a clear ornament filled with tiny books

DIY Book Ornaments

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Create an ornament filled with tiny books.

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

Create an ornament filled with tiny books.

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.

Pajama Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Drop in for a storytime to burn off that end of day energy!This program is planned for ages 2 - 6, but all kids are welcome with an adult!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for a storytime to burn off that end of day energy!

This program is planned for ages 2 - 6, but all kids are welcome with an adult!

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.

Taylor Swift Trivia

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Show off your Taylor Swift trivia knowledge!This program is for our patrons in grades 4 & 5.

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

Show off your Taylor Swift trivia knowledge!

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.

Learn to Draw

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Drop by the library to try your hand at our monthly drawing project!

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

Drop by the library 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, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Boardroom at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
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...

Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading
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 Movie Club

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting 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. Celebrate this winter season with a Har...

Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting 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.

Learn to Draw

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Drop by the library to try your hand at our monthly drawing project!

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

Drop by the library 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.

Kit Kat Taste Test

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

See what flavors of Kit Kat will cause your taste buds to go wild!  We'll have Kit Kat flavors from around the world for you to enjoy and see which is your favorite!  All...

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

See what flavors of Kit Kat will cause your taste buds to go wild!  We'll have Kit Kat flavors from around the world for you to enjoy and see which is your favorite!

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 - Kit Kat Tasting

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 Kit Kat Tasting ProgramCheck 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 Kit Kat Tasting 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.