Events in Oswego, IL

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Lifelong learning

JUN18

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Mystery Book Club

oswego

The book we will discuss this month is A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUL1

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Meet Thomas Jefferson: An 18th Century Radical

oswego

A Visit with President Thomas Jefferson: An 18th Century Radical. Phil Lauricella portrays the famous author of the Declaration of Independence and the Third President of the United States. Learn about the writing of the Declaration of Independence, The University of Virginia, The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, Monticello, the Louisiana Purchase and much more.

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

JUL8

oswego · Oswego, IL

Classes & arts

Oswego Writers' Group

oswego

The Oswego Writers' Group is a creative writing workshop, open to all those 18 years of age or older looking for a community of writers and seeking to improve their writing. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month and is facilitated by Kayla Livingston. Prospective members are encouraged to visit. There is no fee for membership; the only requirement is a commitment to writing and a commitment to support your fellow writers.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUL8

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Consultations

oswego

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

JUL9

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group

oswego

This month we will be discussing 'The Librarian Of Burned Books' by Brianna Labuskes. Call 630-978-1024 to request the title be held under your name or stop by the second floor Adult Service desk at our Oswego location to pick up a copy.

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Community & civic

JUL14

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Red Cross/Starbucks Blood Drive

oswego

Red Cross/ Starbucks Blood Drive https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=OSWEGOSTARBUCKS

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Lifelong learning

JUL16

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Mystery Book Club

oswego

The book we will discuss this month is Leave No Trace by A.J. Landau.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

JUL20

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Senator Rezin's Traveling Office Hours

oswego

Traveling offices hours for Senator Rezin

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Community & civic

AUG7

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Award Winners Book Discussion Group

oswego

The book we will discuss this month is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

Bring the grandkids

Classes & arts

AUG12

oswego · Oswego, IL

Classes & arts

Oswego Writers' Group

oswego

The Oswego Writers Group is a creative writing workshop, open to all those 18 years of age or older looking for a community of writers and seeking to improve their writing. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month and is facilitated by Kayla Livingston. Prospective members are encouraged to visit. There is no fee for membership; the only requirement is a commitment to writing and a commitment to support your fellow writers.

Classes and talksIndoors

Lifelong learning

AUG12

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Consultations

oswego

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

AUG13

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group

oswego

This month we will be discussing 'Pride, Prejudice, And Other Flavors' by Sonali Dev. Call 630-978-1024 to request the title be held under your name or stop by the second floor Adult Service desk at our Oswego location to pick up a copy.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

AUG17

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Senator Rezin's Traveling Office Hours

oswego

Traveling offices hours for Senator Rezin

Bring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

AUG20

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Mystery Book Club

oswego

The book we will discuss this month is The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

SEP4

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Award Winners Book Discussion Group

oswego

The book we will discuss this month is The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio.

Bring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

SEP9

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Genealogy Consultations

oswego

Classes and talksIndoors

Classes & arts

SEP9

oswego · Oswego, IL

Classes & arts

Oswego Writers' Group

oswego

The Oswego Writers' Group is a creative writing workshop, open to all those 18 years of age or older looking for a community of writers and seeking to improve their writing. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month and is facilitated by Kayla Livingston. Prospective members are encouraged to visit. There is no fee for membership; the only requirement is a commitment to writing and a commitment to support your fellow writers.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

SEP10

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group

oswego

This month we will be discussing 'Hello Beautiful' by Ann Napolitano. Call 630-978-1024 to request the title be held under your name or stop by the second floor Adult Service desk at our Oswego location to pick up a copy.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

SEP16

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors

oswego

Fraud Protection and Advocacy for Seniors Scam artists often take age as a vulnerability. As a result, seniors are a frequent target of a wide range of consumer fraud scams. Join the Office of the Illinois Attorney General for a presentation for seniors to prevent consumer fraud and identity theft scams. - Understand how to recognize potential fraud attempts - Learn how to be ready to stop the scams - Reach out to the Attorney General’s Senior Help Line

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Lifelong learning

SEP17

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Mystery Book Club

oswego

The book we will discuss this month is Head Cases by John McMahon.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

SEP21

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Senator Rezin's Traveling Office Hours

oswego

Traveling offices hours for Senator Rezin

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Community & civic

OCT2

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Award Winners Book Discussion Group

oswego

The book we will discuss this month is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

Bring the grandkids

Community & civic

OCT7

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Medicare 101: Your Options, Costs and Rules

oswego

Medicare 101 - Your Options, Costs, and Rules Are you or someone you know ready for Medicare? Medicare is confusing. Come join us so we can simplify the different Parts of Medicare, Your Options, Costs and answer all your questions.

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Community & civic

OCT8

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion Group

oswego

This month we will be discussing 'Travels With George' by Nathaniel Philbrick. Call 630-978-1024 to request the title be held under your name or stop by the second floor Adult Service desk at our Oswego location to pick up a copy.

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Theater & film

JUN20

oswego · Oswego, IL

Theater & film

1960s Songs of the Silver Screen

oswego

Remembering 1960s movie music, the focus is on award-winning films and outstanding performances that Americans turned to during the 1960s, but also later films that paid tribute to a difficult decade in America.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

JUN25

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Hooks and Needles

oswego

An opportunity for yarn lovers to work on knitting and crochet projects while enjoying each other’s company! Please note that this is not an instructor-led program. Bring your own supplies and the library will have limited supplies available to use. For ages 10-adult. Ages 10-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-ins are welcome.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

JUN27

oswego · Oswego, IL

Music & concerts

Summer Guitar Concert

oswego

Our summer guitar concert will feature Ron Stark and guests performing classical solos, duos and trios.

Music

Theater & film

JUL9

oswego · Oswego, IL

Theater & film

SWITCH It Up

oswego

Stop in and play games on the Nintendo Switch.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUL15

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

oswego

The book we will discuss this month is Chlorine by Jade Song.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

JUL23

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Hooks and Needles

oswego

An opportunity for yarn lovers to work on knitting and crochet projects while enjoying each other’s company! Please note that this is not an instructor-led program. Bring your own supplies and the library will have limited supplies available to use. For ages 10-adult. Ages 10-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-ins are welcome.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Community & civic

JUL31

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civicFree

American Red Cross Blood Drive

oswego

American Red Cross Blood Drive Sign up for an available time slot: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time?zipSponsor=60503&driveType=all

FreeBring the grandkids

Community & civic

AUG8

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Illinois Creoles, French Canadians and Louisiana Cajuns

oswego

Join Dennis Stroughmatt to learn about the history of the French colonists, the dialects they still speak, and the unique music they still perform. Through story and song on a “Creole Fiddle”, audiences will have fun learning how the French of “The Illinois Country” serve almost as a time capsule for their cousins to the north and south. This program is made possible by a generous grant from The Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.

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Lifelong learning

AUG12

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

oswego

The book we will discuss this month is Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood.

Classes and talksIndoors

Community & civic

AUG18

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Get Crafty

oswego

Bring the grandkids

Theater & film

AUG24

oswego · Oswego, IL

Theater & film

SWITCH It Up

oswego

Stop in and play games on the Nintendo Switch.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Community & civic

AUG27

oswego · Oswego, IL

Community & civic

Hooks and Needles

oswego

An opportunity for yarn lovers to work on knitting and crochet projects while enjoying each other’s company! Please note that this is not an instructor-led program. Bring your own supplies and the library will have limited supplies available to use. For ages 10-adult. Ages 10-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Walk-ins are welcome.

IndoorsBring the grandkids

Theater & film

SEP3

oswego · Oswego, IL

Theater & film

SWITCH It Up

oswego

Stop in and play games on the Nintendo Switch.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

SEP9

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learning

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Book Club

oswego

The book we will discuss this month is Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman.

Classes and talksIndoors

Theater & film

SEP12

oswego · Oswego, IL

Theater & film

The Sound of Music: From Stage to Screen

oswego

Theater historian Todd Hunt presents a lively, engaging presentation tracing the remarkable journey of The Sound of Music from a Broadway triumph to a beloved Hollywood movie classic. Through photos, audio recordings, and memorable film clips, this program explores the true story behind the legend.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Theater & film

OCT1

oswego · Oswego, IL

Theater & film

SWITCH It Up

oswego

Stop in and play games on the Nintendo Switch.

Arts and craftsIndoors

Lifelong learning

JUL10

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Walking Book Club

oswego

Join us for a walk through the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve and a chat about whatever book you’re currently reading! Remember to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. We’ll meet every second Friday, weather permitting. Group will leave promptly at 9AM PICKERGILL-PIGOTT FOREST PRESERVE 6350 MINKLER RD, YORKVILLE, IL Registration not required, but helps if we have to cancel due to weather. All ages welcome!

Classes and talksHiking and natureWeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

AUG14

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Walking Book Club

oswego

Join us for a walk through the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve and a chat about whatever book you’re currently reading! Remember to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. We’ll meet every second Friday, weather permitting. Group will leave promptly at 9AM PICKERGILL-PIGOTT FOREST PRESERVE 6350 MINKLER RD, YORKVILLE, IL Registration not required, but helps if we have to cancel due to weather. All ages welcome!

Classes and talksHiking and natureWeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

SEP11

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Walking Book Club

oswego

Join us for a walk through the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve and a chat about whatever book you’re currently reading! Remember to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. We’ll meet every second Friday, weather permitting. Group will leave promptly at 10AM PICKERGILL-PIGOTT FOREST PRESERVE 6350 MINKLER RD, YORKVILLE, IL Registration not required, but helps if we have to cancel due to weather. All ages welcome!

Classes and talksHiking and natureWeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

Lifelong learning

OCT9

oswego · Oswego, IL

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Walking Book Club

oswego

Join us for a walk through the Pickerill-Pigott Forest Preserve and a chat about whatever book you’re currently reading! Remember to wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. We’ll meet every second Friday, weather permitting. Group will leave promptly at 10AM PICKERGILL-PIGOTT FOREST PRESERVE 6350 MINKLER RD, YORKVILLE, IL Registration not required, but helps if we have to cancel due to weather. All ages welcome!

Classes and talksHiking and natureWeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids

Music & concerts

JUL11

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Oswego, IL

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X Ambassadors

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL11

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Elburn, IL

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X Ambassadors

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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Music & concerts

JUL11

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Elburn, IL

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X Ambassadors

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL11

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Hampshire, IL

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X Ambassadors

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL11

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · New Lenox, IL

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X Ambassadors

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL11

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · New Lenox, IL

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X Ambassadors

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL11

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Plainfield, IL

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X Ambassadors

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL11

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Plainfield, IL

Music & concerts

X Ambassadors

Hollywood Casino Aurora

Music

Music & concerts

JUL17

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Plainfield, IL

Music & concerts

Lit and Sponge

Hollywood Casino Aurora

Music

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JUL17

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Oswego, IL

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Lit and Sponge

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL17

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Hampshire, IL

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Lit and Sponge

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL17

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Plainfield, IL

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Lit and Sponge

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL17

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Elburn, IL

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Lit and Sponge

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JUL17

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · Elburn, IL

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Lit and Sponge

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL17

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · New Lenox, IL

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Lit and Sponge

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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JUL17

8 PM

Hollywood Casino Aurora · New Lenox, IL

Music & concerts

Lit and Sponge

Hollywood Casino Aurora

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