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Preschool Art

Tuesday, March 17, 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.

Beginner Cross Stitch

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age

Register to learn the basics of cross stitching and start a beginner project! For children 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:

Register to learn the basics of cross stitching and start a beginner project! For children in grades 4-5. 

Stories & Cuentos

Tuesday, March 17, 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.

Evanston's Living History: A Civil Rights Program

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Oswego Campus
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

It is the story of a community’s struggle for justice; with roots extending to the town of Abbeville, South Carolina and the horrific lynching of one of its prominent citizens, Anthony Crawford.

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

It is the story of a community’s struggle for justice; with roots extending to the town of Abbeville, South Carolina and the horrific lynching of one of its prominent citizens, Anthony Crawford.

Baby & Me Social Time

Wednesday, March 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 & 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, March 18, 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.

Books & Bricks (T)

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

Build your reading skills with some stories and then build with LEGO bricks with a play session!

This program is for our preschool aged friends!

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

Build your reading skills with some stories and then build with LEGO bricks with a play session!

This program is for our preschool aged 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.

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.

 

Regular Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Meeting Room
Program Type: Board of Trustees

I Survived This Book Club

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

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

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

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

Join us as we read a different I Survived book each month, learn the science about what happened and what you can do in a disaster! 

This program is for our friends 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.

Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, March 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.

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, March 19, 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, March 19, 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, March 19, 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, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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
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, March 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.

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, March 19, 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, March 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, March 21, 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.

Crafternoon Tea

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking
Age Group:
Teens, High School, Jr. High

Feeling fancy and crafty at the same time? Us too! Join us for an afternoon tea with all the trimmings and a craft.

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

Feeling fancy and crafty at the same time? Us too! Join us for an afternoon tea with all the trimmings and a craft.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, March 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!

Interactive Movie Bags

All Day
Youth Department at Montgomery Campus
Program Type:
Film & TV
Age Group:
Youth, Families

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

Library Branch: Montgomery Campus
Room: Youth Department
Age Group: Youth, Families
Program Type: Film & TV
Event Details:

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

Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, March 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.

Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, March 24, 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, March 24, 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.