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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!

Closed
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.

Game On!

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Join us for a night of Smash Bros. or Mario Kart!  Please register for just one session.This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

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

Join us for a night of Smash Bros. or Mario Kart!  Please register for just one session.

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.

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! 

Open
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.

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.

Open
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.

Animal Crossing Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Come hangout at the library and play Animal Crossing!  Show off your own island, visit the library island, exchange tips and tricks, and even share friend codes!This program i...

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

Come hangout at the library and play Animal Crossing!  Show off your own island, visit the library island, exchange tips and tricks, and even share friend codes!

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.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons & Dragons:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required

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

February Meet Up for Children With Diverse Abilities

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up at the library for snowy STEAM family activities! Enjoy different station activities together and meet some new f...

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

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up at the library for snowy STEAM family activities!

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!

Closed
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.

Pokémon Go Battles

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Come battle with other trainers in Pokémon Go!  A device with Pokémon Go is required to play along!  This program is for our patrons in grades 3-5.

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

Come battle with other trainers in Pokémon Go!  A device with Pokémon Go is required to play along!  

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.

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.

Pinkalicious Pinka-Perfect Party

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Play
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Join us for some pinka-tastic crafts and games for an afternoon of fun!This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grade 2.

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

Join us for some pinka-tastic crafts and games for an afternoon of fun!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grade 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.

Pinkalicious Pinka-Perfect Party

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Play
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Join us for some pinka-tastic crafts and games for an afternoon of fun!This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grade 2.

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

Join us for some pinka-tastic crafts and games for an afternoon of fun!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grade 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, March 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
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 ow...

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.

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.

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.

Game On!

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Get ready to play on our Nintendo Switch! 

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

Get ready to play on our Nintendo Switch! 

Smash Bros & Mario Kart

Thursday, March 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.

Animal Crossing Club

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Love Animal Crossing? So do we! Come visit islands, make friends, share tips and tricks and have fun! A Nintendo Switch with Animal Crossing New Horizon’s installed is required for...

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

Love Animal Crossing? So do we! Come visit islands, make friends, share tips and tricks and have fun! A Nintendo Switch with Animal Crossing New Horizon’s installed is required for this program.  

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

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
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 12, adults interested in playing my attend with their teen(s). Contact bthurston@oswego.lib.il.us for additional information or if you will need an army to ...

Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
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 12, adults interested in playing my attend with their teen(s).

 

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons & Dragons:

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

Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required

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

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, March 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!

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.

Pokémon Go Battles

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Follow along as we walk around the downtown area (weather permitting) or in the library to spin Pokestops, battle in raids, and come back to trade Pokémon! An internet enabled devi...

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

Follow along as we walk around the downtown area (weather permitting) or in the library to spin Pokestops, battle in raids, and come back to trade Pokémon!

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.

Musical Chairs of Doom

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Event Details:

Come and play a high stakes game of musical chairs, where each eliminated player has to try a truly gross mystery snack. The last man standing will win a sweet treat.

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

Come and play a high stakes game of musical chairs, where each eliminated player has to try a truly gross mystery snack. The last man standing will win a sweet treat.

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.

Boardgames and Brownies

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Grades K - 5
Event Details:

Register to learn how to play some games with new friends!  We’ll also have a snack for you to enjoy while playing!This program is for our patrons in kindergarten through grad...

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

Register to learn how to play some games with new friends!  We’ll also have a snack for you to enjoy while playing!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten 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.

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.