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Forbidden Snack Party

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Curious about the texture of a packing peanut? Tempted to snack on a Tide Pod? Come try edible snacks that resemble their “forbidden” counterpart. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the texture of a packing peanut? Tempted to snack on a Tide Pod? Come try edible snacks that resemble their “forbidden” counterpart. 

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.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, April 15, 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.

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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.

Tiny Tot Art

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Join us for a story, songs, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons.

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

Join us for a story, songs, dancing, and an art project for our tiniest patrons.

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 Art

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

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 Art

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddler
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your toddlers for stories, songs, dancing, and art!

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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.

Upcoming
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, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Create a charm bracelet for yourself or as a gift.

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

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 a charm bracelet for yourself or as a gift.

This program is for our friends 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.

Wonder Lab Jr.

Friday, April 17, 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, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth

Come start your weekend fun with a storytime at the library!

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

Come start your weekend fun with a storytime at the library!

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.

Animals Around the World

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Animal
Age Group:
Adults

Sharon and Dan Peterson return with another fascinating program about incredible animals

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

Sharon and Dan Peterson return with another fascinating program about incredible animals

Brand Name vs. Knockoff

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Can you guess if you’re eating the brand name of a product or the knockoff? We’re betting you can’t! 
 

If there are allergy concerns, please email us for a product and ingredient list.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you guess if you’re eating the brand name of a product or the knockoff? We’re betting you can’t! 
 

If there are allergy concerns, please email us for a product and ingredient list.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, April 18, 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!

Brand Name vs. Knockoff

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Can you guess if you’re eating the brand name of a product or the knockoff? We’re betting you can’t! 
 

If there are allergy concerns, please email us for a product and ingredient list.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you guess if you’re eating the brand name of a product or the knockoff? We’re betting you can’t! 
 

If there are allergy concerns, please email us for a product and ingredient list.

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.

Period Product Drive

All Day
Lobby at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High, Adults

Visit the Oswego Campus during the month of April to donate any of the following items: Boxes of liners, pads, and tampons (any variety).

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit the Oswego Campus during the month of April to donate any of the following items: Boxes of liners, pads, and tampons (any variety).

Library Card Design Contest Reception

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate the start of National Library Week! We’ll unveil the winner of our Library Card Design Contest and debut the new special edition card. Join us for light refreshments as we honor the winner and kick off the week.

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of National Library Week! We’ll unveil the winner of our Library Card Design Contest and debut the new special edition card. Join us for light refreshments as we honor the winner and kick off the 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.

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.

Checkers & Chocolate Chips

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Enjoy a game of checkers and a plate of chocolate chip cookies!

This program is for our friends in grades 2-5.

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

Enjoy a game of checkers and a plate of chocolate chip cookies!

This program is for our friends in grades 2-5.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Boardroom at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High
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: Boardroom
Age Group: Teens, High School, Jr. High
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration 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.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Oswego Campus
Age Group:
Youth, Families

Drop in for stories, music, and rhymes for the whole family to enjoy!

Library Branch: Oswego Campus
Age Group: Youth, Families
Event Details:

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.

Preschool Art

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Enjoy some process art, stories, music and dance for our preschool friends.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy some process art, stories, music and dance for our preschool friends.

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.

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Families

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

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

Join us for stories and crafts as we share our favorite stories in English and Spanish!  ¡Únase a nosotros para 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.

Louisa May Alcott and Civil War Nursing

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Author of the classic children's story, "Little Women", and many others; Louisa May Alcott also served as one of 5000 women who worked in the Union Army hospitals during the Civil War.

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

Author of the classic children's story, "Little Women", and many others; Louisa May Alcott also served as one of 5000 women who worked in the Union Army hospitals during the Civil War.

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

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

This program is for our friends between 6-20 months of age.

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

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

This program is for our friends between 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.

Tot & Me Storytime

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Program Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Youth, Toddler

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

This program is for our friends 21-30 months of age.

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

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

This program is for our friends 21-30 months of age.