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9 am
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 5" group.

Tiny Art Gallery

9:00am - 8:30pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Pick up a canvas to take home to decorate for our art gallery. Return your canvas to the library by December 18 so we can display your artwork during the winter break!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby & Me Social Time

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

Babies Ages 3 - 20 Months. 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Toddler Stories

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

For ages 2-3 years with an adult. What's hiding in our magic storytime box?  Come and see!  We will discover what is hiding in the box and read stories and enjoy songs about our mystery item!

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Winter Senses

9:30am - 10:30am
Preschool
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy, Play
Required
Event Details:

Explore the winter season using your five senses!

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.

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.

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.

10 am
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddler" group.

Tot and Me Social Time

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

Stop in for some tot and caregiver social time! Make new friends and play with toys!  For children 21 months to 30 months to enjoy with their 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Learn to Draw

10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the craft table to try your hand at our monthly drawing project. Follow the directions to make a work of art you can take home to display.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Learn to Draw

10:00am - 4:00pm
Youth
Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus & Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the craft table to try your hand at our monthly drawing project. Follow the directions to make a work of art you can take home to display.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Families" group.

Mystery Box Storytime

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Families
Oswego Campus
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families with All Ages. Can you guess what’s in the mystery box? Then enjoy a story! 

This program will be approximately 20 minutes.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Space Exploration

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Event Details:

This program is for our friends in Grades 3-5.

We will be making a planetary mobile and learning about the phases of the moon using Oreos!

 

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

1:45pm - 3:15pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Required
Event Details:

Check in at the Young Adult Services Desk – Montgomery Campus

Assist with setting up and putting away Which Craft? supplies for program.

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.
2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Which Craft? Teen Craft Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away. Craft varies monthly. 

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.

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.

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Next Chapter Book Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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.

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

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

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

Registration is for all dates from December to February.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Required
Event Details:

DM a Dungeons & Dragons game. Must commit to all dates for the season, Dungeon Master/D&D experience 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.

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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Grades K - 5" group.

Lego STEAM

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

For grades 2 - 5!  Each month we’ll be exploring a different STEAM concept with LEGO!

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

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

Check in at the Young Adult Services Desk – Oswego Campus

Help with dusting and cleaning our Young Adult Services department.

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.
This event is in the "Youth" group.

Game On!

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Event Details:

For Grades 3 - 5!

Join us as we try a different video game each month on the Nintendo Switch.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

K-Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Required

K-Club is a club for teenagers sharing their passion for Korean music, Korean dramas, and Korean food. For those who are interested in the culture, music, food, and drama, you can have discussions in a safe space and have fun with those who share common interests!

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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Required
Event Details:

Check in at the Adult Services Desk – Montgomery Campus

Help with dusting and cleaning our Adult Services department.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Jr. High" group.

Smash Bros & Mario Kart

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Paws & Read

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Animal, Reading
Required
Event Details:

For patrons in kindergarten - grade 2!  

Practice your reading with our furry friends from Fox Valley Therapy Dogs! Bring a book, or we’ll have them available for checkout the night of the event!

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.

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.

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.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Smartphone Photography 101

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

Learn mobile photography tips and tricks, explore options for editing your creations, and begin to transition from taking pictures to making pictures. 

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author
Event Details:

Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast, joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Award Winners Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Award Winners Book Discussion Group meets the first Thursday of the month to discuss award winning books. Contact Gloria to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

The book we will discuss this month is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.

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.