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Mock Newbery

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

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

Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Event Details:

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

Book Bites

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a snack and the chance to talk about some of your favorite books with other kids!

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.

Next Chapter Book Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading
Registration 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.

Fall Bash

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Families, Preschool, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Families, Preschool, Toddler
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for a party at the library!  We'll have games, imaginative play, crafts and more!  

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Fall Bash

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer-Montgomery Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services Fall Bash

Check in at the Montgomery 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.

November Meet Up for Children With Diverse Abilities

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades K - 5
Montgomery Campus
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Families of children with diverse abilities are invited to meet up at the library for a crafts, board games, and sensory activities!

Theme Book Boxes

All Day
Youth, Grades K - 5
Montgomery Campus
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Book Club, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let one of our librarians surprise you with a book box!  Each month features a theme, contains three books, and some surprises!  Sign up for each month separately.  Books will be checked out to your library card!

STEAM and a Story

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime about how to catch turkeys and then create your own turkey trap out of LEGOs!

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.

Closed Early - Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Library will be closing early for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving

9:00am - 9:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Library closed for Thanksgiving.

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration 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

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration 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.

Paws and Read

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Montgomery Campus
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a beginner reader who is looking for some extra training? Stop by and read to our furry friends from the Fox Valley Therapy Dogs Club for some practice!

This program is for our patrons in kindergarten - 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.

Tuesday Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Families, Preschool, Toddler
Oswego Campus
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.

Make a Gift Workshop

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Grades K - 5, Preschool
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5, Preschool
Event Details:

Stop in and choose a gift or two to make for someone in your family or for friend!  Gifts will take approximately 15 minutes for each creation.

The planned crafts are for patrons ages 3 - 11 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.

Stories & Cuentos

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth, Families
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
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.

Baby & Me Social Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Youth, Babies
Montgomery Campus
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

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
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.

1-On-1 Computer Training

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
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.

Silly Sock Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth, Families
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Show off your silly socks while we read sock themed stories and make a craft to celebrate National Sock Day!

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.

Game On!

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Montgomery Campus
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration 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.

Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth
Oswego Campus
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.

Smash Bros & Mario Kart

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration 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.