July 19

 

Wednesday Night Book Group

7-8 p.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

Get together with other readers for an interesting discussion. “When God Winks at You” by Squire Rushnell will be discussed. The book for August , “Maisie Dobbs” by Jacqueline Winspear will be available at the Check-Out Desk. No registration required. Newcomers are welcome any time.

 

Teen Game Night!

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery

Free

Grades 6-12. Teens of all abilities come to play games & have a great time. Bring a sibling or a friend for a fun night out.

 

July 20

 

Free Kids Movie

1-2:40 p.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

The friendly but forgetful blue tang fish, Dory, begins a search for her long-lost parents, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way. Rated PG. All ages, children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Free refreshments served. No registration required. Attendance is limited to the first 80 people.

 

Bingo for Books

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville

Free

Families come out for some good old fashioned Bingo! Kids will win books for prizes! Registration is required. Register at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

 

Flick and Float

8:30-10:15 p.m.

Winrock Pool, 21 Winrock Rd., Montgomery

$5 Passholders / $8 Non-Passholders

Relax under the stars and watch Tangled while floating in the pool. Popcorn & soda included! Bring your raft or inner tubes. All Ages. Rain date is Friday, July 21.

Register now at http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/

 

July 22

 

Pajama Party Movie Night

4:30-7:30 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery

Free

Ages 6 – 11 years old. Wear your pajamas and bring a sleeping bag. We’ll lock the doors and watch the “Lego Batman” movie. Snacks too. No younger siblings. Parents may stay but need to register.

 

Dog Days of Summer

10:15-11:30 a.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

Come sit with a certified therapy dog and practice reading aloud. Bring a book along or choose one of ours. Register for a 15-minute time slot. For independent students entering grades 1-9 only. Parents and younger siblings may wait in the Kids’ Library during the program. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

Summertime Family Fishing

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora

R $5 / N $7

Visit Blackberry Farm and enjoy some fishing in Lake Gregory. Fishing poles are available to borrow; however, supply is limited. Bait will be available. Each person attending must be registered. All children must be accompanied by a participating adult. Participants can enjoy the park after fishing. Ages 2Y & up. Register at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

 

July 23

 

Oswego Country Market

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Main Street, Downtown Oswego

Free

Shop local this summer with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like pasta, olives, popcorn, honey, and spices, and handmade items in our outdoor, open air market.

The Country Market is held every Sunday from June through September on Main Street in Downtown Oswego.

 

July 24

 

Meet Amelia Earhart

7-8:30 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville

Free

In this lively living-history program, meet Amelia and learn about her experiences as the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane (1928) and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic (1932). She’ll describe how she learned to fly, what inspired her adventurous spirit, and why she set off in 1937 for an around-the-world flight.

 

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film How To Train Your Dragon will be shown on the big screen at the historic Paramount Theatre for just $1. Concessions are available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For more information, visit www.paramountaurora.com.

 

Music and Movement

6-6:45 p.m.

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free

Join us for some of our favorite music and movement activities. Kids will get to use simple musical instruments, play with a parachute, and more. For children 0-5 only, with a grown-up. Older siblings may wait in the Kids’ Library during the program. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

July 25

 

Adult Creative Writing Group

7-8:30 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville

Free

This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Come join this group of people who are passionate about words – artistically, professionally or personally. Its intent is to create a positive, encouraging, honest, and fun atmosphere that will support and motivate each other to achieve excellence in writing.

 

Stories in the Park

10:30-11:15 a.m.

Waa Kee Sha Park, Oswego

Free

Listen to stories, participate in finger plays, and sing songs all while enjoying the outdoors in a park setting. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket to sit on and a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park following each program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is recommended, but drop-ins are welcome. Age: 2 and up

 

Neighborhood Nights

5-7 p.m.

Summerlin Park, 2121 Summerlin Dr., Aurora

Free

Hang out with your neighbors, enjoy free hot dogs and lemonade, and talk to your Park District officials about your park. Neighborhood nights is the perfect excuse to head out to the play places on a beautiful evening and catch up with your friends.

 

Rochelle Pennington Presents: The Endurance, History’s Greatest Shipwreck

7-8 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

The author’s program will detail the extraordinary acts of determination used by the men to move fearlessly forward as they triumphed over the frozen Antarctic expanse where their lives were threatened daily.

Considered “the greatest survival story in history,” the journey lives on today as a timeless model which show how ordinary people, armed only with the simple power of attitude, can dive headfirst into immense adversity

–Kendall County Calendar of Events–