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History's Mysteries: Coincidences and True Crimes That Shaped the World

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

What strange coincidences and unsolved murders shaped the world? You’ll be stunned by the stories you never learned in school—like how the sudden death of Genghis Khan’s grandson outside Vienna saved Europe and all of Western civilization.

Baby & Me Social Time

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

Stop in for some baby & 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.

Tot & Me Social Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Youth, Babies
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some tot & 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.

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees

I Survived This Book Club

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what YOU can do in a disaster!

 

This month we are reading I Survived the Alaskan Earthquake, 1964

Mystery Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
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 The Golden Gate by Amy Chua.

Tiny Tot Art

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

A story, song, dancing and an art project for our tiniest patrons.

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.

Toddler Art

10:15am - 10:45am
Youth, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing and art! 

This program is for our friends 2 - 3 years of age!

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.

Toddler Art

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing and art! 

This program is for our friends 2 - 3 years of age!

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.

Pajama Storytime

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

Grab your pj’s and come in for a story before it is time to get ready for bed!

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Montgomery Campus Young Adult & Youth Services

Help with dusting and cleaning the Montgomery campus young adult & youth services 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.

Charm Bracelet Creations

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in and create a different charm bracelet each month!

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.

Quiet Reading Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Book Club, Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cozy up with a book and read quietly with other teens. Bring a blanket and warm drink if you'd like. Snacks provided.

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.

Saturday Stories

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Families
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come start your weekend fun with a storytime at the library!

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.

The Making of I Love Lucy

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film & TV
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lucille Ball Historian Todd Hunt will take you back to the golden age of television with slides, audio and video clips to reveal how this classic show was created. Discover how it grew out of Lucy’s radio program.

Sunday STEAM Club

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and explore different STEAM concepts and activities at a variety of stations.

This program is for our patrons in grades 1 - 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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Sunday STEAM Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
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 Sunday STEAM Club

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.

Sesame Street Week

All Day 3/24 - 3/30
Youth, Families
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Everything’s A-OK at the library!  Stop by this week for some Sesame Street themed activities to keep the whole family happy.

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.

Rock, Paper, Reading Dragons

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Have you been reading and collecting all year? Well now it is time to battle your dragons against other readers!  Stop in to play some rock, paper, scissors games with other kids and maybe even earn a special card of your own!

Paint Along Party

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

Follow along as we paint a masterpiece! No previous painting experience required!

This program is for our friends 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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - Paint Along Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teen Volunteer-Oswego Campus Youth Services department

Help out with our Youth Services Paint Along Party

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity - I Spy Nature Walk

5:15pm - 6:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
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 I Spy Nature Walk

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.

I Spy Nature Walk

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Science & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the outdoors as you explore what you can find along the trail!

This program is for our patrons in grades 2 - 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

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