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8 am

Coffee Outside and Kohlhammer Barn Tours

8:30am - 10:30am
Everyone
Off Site
Required
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)

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
10 am

Tot & Me Social Time

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

Stop in for some tot and caregiver social time!  Make some new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons ages 21-30 months with a 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.

Toddler Games

10:00am - 11:00am
Youth, Toddler
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Event Details:

Come in for games and stations for our younger patrons!

This program is for our friends ages 2-3, siblings are welcome to attend.

Stories & Snacks

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

Join us outside for a storytime and a snack! 

This program is for our patrons 2 - 6 years of age.

 If your family has allergy concerns, you are welcome to bring a snack for your child to enjoy during the 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.

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:

Enjoy a storytime to kick the weekend off!

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.
11 am
Reservation

Senator 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

Join Senator Rezin at her travelling office hours.

Marvelous Maze

11:00am - 4:00pm
Youth, Families
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Follow the maze through the Youth Services department to see if you can get through the labyrinth!

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.
12 pm

Tuesday Tales

12:45pm - 1:45pm
Youth, Families
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Families
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.
1 pm

Pokémon Go Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Follow along as we explore the downtown area to spin the local Pokéstops, raid gyms, and look for Pokémon in the tall grass!  

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.

International Taste Test

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Required
Event Details:

Sign up to try treats from around the world and talk about which ones you liked best!

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.

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.

Mario Bingo

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Montgomery Campus
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Event Details:

Race, stomp, and smash your way to the library to play some Mario themed bingo!

This program is for our patrons in Preschool - Grade 5.  Caregivers are welcome to help younger participants learn how to play bingo!

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.

Art Collage Jr.

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth
Oswego Campus
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to enjoy a story and make a work of art using recycled materials!

This program is designed for friends in kindergarten through grade 2.

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 - Which Craft?

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

Volunteer to Help Set-up our Which Craft? program at the Montgomery campus.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen Volunteer Reminders

Please remember:

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.
2 pm

Choose Your Own Adventure Live!

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance
Required
Event Details:

Will you come to the library and have fun with a unique story?  Or explore the haunted castle on the hill?  Sign up for a storytime adventure where YOU get to choose the ending!

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.

Mark Anderson Presents the Legend of Adlez

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

Join us as we host cartoonist Mark Anderson!  Mark will be showing and sharing stories that we draw fantasy creatures, locations and characters.  

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.

International Taste Test

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Required
Event Details:

Sign up to try treats from around the world and talk about which ones you liked best!

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.

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.

Art Collage

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth
Oswego Campus
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to enjoy a story and make a work of art using recycled materials!

This program is designed for friends 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.

Which Craft?

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Event Details:

Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Come to the library and craft your worries away.  This month's craft is clearance roulette. 

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 Club

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

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

Choose Your Own Adventure Live!

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance
Required
Event Details:

Will you come to the library and have fun with a unique story?  Or explore the haunted castle on the hill?  Sign up for a storytime adventure where YOU get to choose the ending!

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.

Coding Camp

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Grades K - 5
Oswego Campus
Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Grades K - 5
Program Type: STEAM, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer as we explore how to code games in Scratch!  We'll be starting week one with the fundamentals and then learn how to code a different simple game each week of the summer.  

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.
4 pm

Baby & Me Social Time

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Babies
Montgomery Campus
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Stop in for some baby and caregiver social time!  Make some new friends and play with toys!

This program is for our patrons 6 - 20 months 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.
5 pm
6 pm

Dungeons & Dragons

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

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

Located at out Montgomery Campus teen Room 6-8PM

Must be available for all summer game dates: Mondays, 6/2, 6/16, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18

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.

Stories & Cuentos

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

Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite stories in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para conocer historias y manualidades mientras compartimos nuestras historias favoritas en inglés y español! 

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 Video Game Trivia

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Montgomery Campus
Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Event Details:

Calling all gamers! Come test your video game knowledge against other gamers for a chance to win cool prizes.

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.

Game On! - Oswego Campus

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

Join us for a night of Smash at the Oswego Campus!

This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

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.

Charm Bracelet Creations

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

Create a charm bracelet of your own or as a gift for someone special!

This program is for our patrons in grades 4 - 5.

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 Advisory Board (TAB)

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

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 Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes.