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8 am

Coffee Outside Oswego and Kohlhammer Barn Tours

8:30am - 10:30am
Everyone
Off Site
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Kolhammer Barn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Food & Cooking, History
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.
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:

Stop in for some baby and caregiver 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.
10 am

Tuesday Tales

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Oswego Campus
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, 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.

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:

Come in for some toddler and 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.

Interactive Movie Bag Pickup

10:00am - 8:00pm
Youth, Families
Montgomery Campus
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Games & Activities, Take & Make
Event Details:

Pick up a bag with activities and treats to keep everyone engaed with the movie. Each bag has supplies for four kids. While supplies last! Limit one bag per family.

 

This month we are watching The Bad Guys.

Colors and Shapes

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

A world of colors and shapes await your toddlers’ curious minds. Register to expand their knowledge through a quick story and immersive play.

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.

Busy ABCs and 123s

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Preschool
Oswego Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Event Details:

Practice your reading and writing basics in a fun and interactive program! Your preschooler can practice their letters, numbers, sounds and other literacy basics! Please register for just one session each week.

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.
11 am
Reservation

State Senator Sue Rezin's Traveling Office Hours

11:00am - 2:00pm
Oswego Campus
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Lobby
Purpose of Meeting

State Senate Sue Rezin's Traveling Office Hours
Cancelled

Busy ABC's and 123's

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Preschool
Oswego Campus
Required
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Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice your reading and writing basics in a fun and interactive program! Your preschooler can practice their letters, numbers, sounds and other literacy basics! Please register for just one session each week.

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.
12 pm
1 pm

Stories and a Show

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

Come by the library for a storytime that will get a little animated!

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.

Elementary Process Art Jr.

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Looking for an unusual art project? We’ll take you through the steps to create your work of art! This session is for our friends in kindergarten through 3rd grade.

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.
2 pm

Elementary Process Art

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Looking for an unusual art project? We’ll take you through the steps to create your work of art! This session is for our friends in 3rd through 5th grade.

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.

DIY Bird House

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: Animal, Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

DIY Bird house

Decorate a cool birdhouse for your feathery friends!

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.
3 pm
4 pm

Next Chapter Book Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Virtual
Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Reading
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

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

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

Warhammer 40K

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

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.

Yes! Art

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grades K - 5
Montgomery Campus
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Grades K - 5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

An art craft or project for 2nd through 6th graders with special needs. A librarian will contact you after you register to see what accommodations we can have ready.

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.

Spanish National Honor Storytime

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

The Spanish National Honor Society from Oswego East High School joins us to put on a bilingual 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.

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.

Young Writer's Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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
Program Type: Author, Education, Writing & Language
Required
Event Details:

Young Writer's group 

 

Series topics
March- Continue writing and creating your short story, this month we'll discuss story arcs
April- Tones, genre and editing
May- Covers and titles

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.

I Survived This Book Club

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: Book Club, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Join us as we talk about a book series that is disas-teriffic and the science behind the events!

This month we will be reading I Survived the American Revolution, 1776.

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.

Pajama Storytime

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

Come to the library for a story time to burn off that end of the day energy!

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 Advisory Board (T.A.B.)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: Volunteer, Games & Activities
Required
Event Details:

Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.)

Interested in having a say or making recommendations to what happens at the library?
Join the Teen Advisory board!

Help plan programs, create displays, decorations & more.

 

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.
7 pm

Mystery Book Club

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 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 Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard. 

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.

Ruth E. Carter: Interweaving Tradition and Imagination Through Costume Design

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

Join us for a special event with Ruth E. Carter, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer.