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12 am

Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet

All Day 12/16 - 12/17
Everyone
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at home performed by the United Kingdom’s internationally renowned Royal Ballet. The recorded performance can be viewed on-demand on Saturday, December 16, and Sunday, December 17.
1 am
2 am
3 am
4 am
5 am
6 am
7 am
8 am

Coffee Outside and

8:00am - 10:00am
Everyone
Off Site
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Kolhammer Barn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Food & Cooking, History, Science & Nature
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)

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.
9 am

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.

Genealogy Consultations

9:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Oswego Campus
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy

Genealogist Mike Fichtel will offer assistance using the library’s collection and online resources to help conduct genealogical research. Mike will be available the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

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.
10 am

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.

LEGO Build It Challenge

10:00am - 4:00pm
Grades K - 5, Preschool
Oswego Campus
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Grades K - 5, Preschool
Event Details:

Stop by the library for our monthly LEGO project and display your creations in our cabinet! While supplies last.  For preschool through grade 5.

LEGO Build It Challenge

10:00am - 4:00pm
Grades K - 5, Preschool
Oswego Campus
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Grades K - 5, Preschool
Event Details:

Stop by the library for our monthly LEGO project and display your creations in our cabinet! While supplies last.  For preschool through grade 5.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Holiday Cookie Plate

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
Event Details:

Come in and design your own cookie plate for a festive holiday decoration.

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
5 pm

Snow Flake Charm Bracelet

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth
Oswego Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Come make a wintry charm bracelet for you or to use as a gift!

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.
6 pm

Warhammer 40K Night

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
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)

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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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

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.

Mealtime Memories with Kristyn Slick

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth
Virtual
Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Required
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom as we host Chef Kristyn, who will teach us how to make some delicious edible gifts that can be shared year-round! An adult must be present for the program.

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.

Anime Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Oswego Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Film & TV
Required

Join Anime Club as we catch up on a few anime shows. Unique snack will be served, so bring your water bottle.

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.

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.
7 pm

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club

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

The Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month for readers to discover and discuss a wide variety of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books. Contact Matt to receive a copy of this month’s book. 

The book we will discuss this month is The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon. 

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.