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Teen Volunteer Opportunity

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 Young Adult  department

Check in at the Young Adult  Department Desk

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.

Pokémon Go Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet at the library and head into the wilderness as we explore the neighborhood for PokéStops and gyms!  We will be going outside of the library, so adults are welcome to walk with us.

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.

Inclement Weather

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

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

Drop in for a storytime to burn off that end of the day energy!  Recommended ages for storytimes are 2-6 years old, all are welcome!  

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

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

Teen Volunteer- Oswego Campus Young Adult  department

Check in at the Young Adult Department Desk

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.

Stories & Snacks

10:00am - 10:30am
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Services Patio
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to enjoy a snack along with a storytime!  If your child has allergies or special dietary requirements, you are invited to bring a snack for them to enjoy during this storytime.

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.

Inclement Weather

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

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.

Stuffed Animal Pool Party Drop Off

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

Drop your favorite stuffed friend off at the library to see what they do when the lights go out!  Don't worry, we won't let them get wet at the pool!

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.

Stuffed Animal Pool Party Drop Off

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5, Preschool
Program Type: Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop your favorite stuffed friend off at the library to see what they do when the lights go out!  Don't worry, we won't let them get wet at the pool!

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 - 4:00pm
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
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.

Coffee Outside and Kohlhammer Barn Tours

8:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Registration
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Kolhammer Barn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: History, Science & Nature
Registration Required

Looking for an excuse to enjoy a cup (or two!) of coffee outdoors? Join us for this outdoors event right next to the red barn along the Waubonsie Creek in Downtown Oswego. Feel free to bring coffee made at home or a way to make it there. You will also have the opportunity to take a tour of the historic Kolhammer Barn.

This is a great event to ride your bicycle to. Motor vehicle parking is in the library parking lot.

Weather permitting as this is an outdoor event, also suggested you bring a chair or blanket to sit on in the event the grass is wet.

Contact Bill with any questions.

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

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

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.

Bubble Blast

10:00am - 10:30am
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Services Patio
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Join us for some outdoor play as we splash, enjoy music and play with bubbles!  This program is weather permitting and will be cancelled in cases of rain and inclement weather.

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

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Young Adult 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
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PM

 

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.

Wild Cards

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 5
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in and learn a new card game every week!  You'll learn the game and get a chance to practice and play.  Everyone that signs up will get a deck of cards at the end of each session to share!

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 Opportunity

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

Teen Volunteer- Oswego Campus Young Adult  department

Check in at the Young Adult Department Desk

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.

1-On-1 Computer Training

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required

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.

Fourth of July

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Oswego Campus, Montgomery Campus
Description:

Library closed for the Fourth of July.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 Young Adult  department

Check in at the Young Adult Department Desk

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.

Magic: The Gathering Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration 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.

Mermaid Week

All Day 7/8 - 7/14
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Dive into the library this week and see what kinds of coloring pages, crafts, and scavenger hunt we have to celebrate our finny friends!

Showtime at the Library!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Play, Film & TV
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have fun watching a movie while we share some interactive activities!  We will have some snacks too!  Adults will not have to remain in the room during the film, but will need to remain in the library.

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.

Narwhal Story and Craft

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

Come in for a whale of a storytime!  Enjoy a couple of stories and a narwhal themed craft!

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- Narwhal Program

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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 Narwhal program

Check in at the Oswego Youth Services Department Desk

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.

Warhammer 40K

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Oswego Campus
Registration
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High, Adults
Registration Required

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

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.

Water Tales

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

Join us for stories featuring awesome aquatic animals!  

This storytime is planned for our friends ages 2-6, but all are welcome to attend.

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.