The next Beats and Eats events will be held May 27 in downtown Oswego. The gates open at 5 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Downtown Oswego)

May 24

T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)

2:45-3:45 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

Teens share opinions about the Young Adult section of the library. They recommend purchases and help create and plan youth programming. This group also has the opportunity to earn volunteer hours.

Build a fort with your family and take a few books in to read together. Some blankets will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own. Call and sign up today.

May 25

Dessert with the Director

6-8 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Come to the library to meet Amanda, our new director, and enjoy some tasty treats provided by Library Board.

May 25

Writers’ Group

6:30-8 p.m.

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

Free

Come join other writers to discuss your work. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the Library Board Room. No registration required. Open to adults and high school students. Location: Library Board Room.

May 26

Finally, Fridays

4-7 p.m.

Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich

Free

Kick back and enjoy drinks and games including shuffleboard, bags, and bumper pool during this event for adults of all ages. Listen to music and have some laughs around the bar. Introducing Jim Sheridan, who will be teaching jitter bug, swing and cha cha from 5-6 p.m.

May 27

Read with Paws

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

All therapy dogs and handlers have been certified by an accredited organization. Appointments start at 10:30. Registration required. This program will now be on the 4th Saturday of every month. Call (630) 553-4354 for more information or visit http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us.

May 27

Beats and Eats

Gates open at 5 p.m.

Downtown Oswego

Free

Bring a camp chair/ blanket for seating and enjoy delicious food truck treats and some live music in downtown Oswego. Alcohol will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink. No pets on festival grounds. Music this evening includes Vance Kelly and The Backstreet Blues Band, PolySci, and Moonlight Pickers featuring Mike Good.

May 27

Animal Encounters: Salamanders.

1-2 p.m.

Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia

$2

Meet some of the fuzzy and slimy creatures that live here at Red Oak! Each month features a different animal. Sign up for one or for all- space is limited and the fee goes to help care for the animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All ages. Register online at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

May 29

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film Wayne’s World 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.

May 30

Tuesday Bingo

6 p.m.

Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich

Free

Spend the evening playing Bingo with friends. Enjoy growing, roll-over jackpots. Food and bar items available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 7 p.m.

May 30

Keep Calm and Color

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Take your mind off of the daily stresses of life and join us for a relaxing evening of good company, soothing music and a nice cup of coffee. Coloring materials and pages will be provided. People of all artistic skill levels are welcome.

Registration preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.