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Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

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

This program is for our patrons 6-20 months old with caregiver.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

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

This program is for our patrons 6-20 months old with 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.

Toddler Book Bundles

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 8:00pm
Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddler

Check out a bundle of books selected by a librarian for your little reader!  A simple craft inside too! While supplies last.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddler
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Check out a bundle of books selected by a librarian for your little reader!  A simple craft inside too! While supplies last.

Tot & Me Social Time

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

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

This program is for our patrons 21-30 months old with caregiver.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

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

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

Books and Bricks (T)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Come in for an afternoon storytime and then build a LEGO creation based on what you read that day!

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

Come in for an afternoon storytime and then build a LEGO creation based on what you read that day!

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.

Ticketed Programs (T)

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

After School LEGO Club (T)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Unwind after a long day at school with the chance to build with new friends!

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Programs (T)

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

I Survived This Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Each month we read a different I Survived book, learn about the science behind the disaster and what you can do in case you're caught in one!  

This month we'll be reading I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month we read a different I Survived book, learn about the science behind the disaster and what you can do in case you're caught in one!  

This month we'll be reading I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919.

Nail Art Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Learn how to prep and care for your nails before applying awesome designs!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to prep and care for your nails before applying awesome designs!

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.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Club:

The Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month to introduce readers to and discuss mystery novels. Contact Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book.

The book we will discuss this month is Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh.

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 Adult Services to receive a copy of this month’s book.

The book we will discuss this month is Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Music & Dance, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Toddle into the library for stories and music!

This program is planned for our patrons who are 2-3 years old.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Toddle into the library for stories and music!

This program is planned for our patrons who are 2-3 years old.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons & Dragons:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

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

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

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.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration 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 call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library. 

Charm Bracelet Creations

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Create your own charm bracelet creation and chat with some new friends.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own charm bracelet creation and chat with some new friends.

Wonder Lab Jr.

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Curious children and caregivers!  Come in and explore discovery-based learning activities featuring a different theme each month!

This program is for our patrons ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Curious children and caregivers!  Come in and explore discovery-based learning activities featuring a different theme each month!

This program is for our patrons ages 3-5.

Saturday Stories

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Spend your Saturday mornings with stories, songs and fun!

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

Spend your Saturday mornings with stories, songs and fun!

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.

Smash Bros & Mario Kart

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
Smash Bros & Mario Kart:

Come in to compete against other local players in Smash Bros. or Mario Kart! 

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration 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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
Dungeons & Dragons:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

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

Wild Cards (T)

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Learn a variety of card games and then take a deck home to share with your friends and family!  This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Learn a variety of card games and then take a deck home to share with your friends and family!  This program is for our patrons in grades 3 - 5.

Disclaimer(s)

Ticketed Programs (T)

For ticketed programs, tickets will be distributed 15 minutes before the start of the program. Doors close 10 minutes after the start of the program.

 

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Next Chapter Book Club:

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 fr...

Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Jr. Scientist

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Bring your budding scientists to the library to learn about different STEM concepts!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your budding scientists to the library to learn about different STEM concepts!

Mary Todd Lincoln: First Lady

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

This presentation focuses on the life and losses of Mrs. Lincoln and is set on 14 April 1865, as she prepares for an evening at the theatre with her husband and friends.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation focuses on the life and losses of Mrs. Lincoln and is set on 14 April 1865, as she prepares for an evening at the theatre with her husband and friends.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity-Jr. Scientist

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Volunteer
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Help with Youth Services' Jr. Scientist Program.

Check in at the Youth Services desk at the Oswego Campus.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Volunteer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help with Youth Services' Jr. Scientist Program.

Check in at the Youth Services desk at the Oswego Campus.

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 call 630-978-1655 if you are unsure what this entails.)
  • Cell phones should be silenced while in the library. 

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees

Winter Beach Party

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Toddler

Are your toddlers and preschoolers missing the summer?  Stop in and join us for a winter beach party!  This program is planned for patrons ages 3-5.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Toddler
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Are your toddlers and preschoolers missing the summer?  Stop in and join us for a winter beach party!  This program is planned for patrons ages 3-5.

Book Bites

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Sign up to have a snack with new friends, talk about your favorite recent reads, and learn about the newest books for kids!

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up to have a snack with new friends, talk about your favorite recent reads, and learn about the newest books for kids!

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

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.