June 21

 

Teen Game Night

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, 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!

 

 

Wednesday Night Book Club

7-8 p.m.

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

Free

Get together with other readers for an interesting discussion. “The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman will be discussed. The book for July, “When God Winks at You” by Squire Rushnell will be available at the Check-Out Desk. No registration required. Newcomers are welcome any time.

 

June 22

 

Free Kids’ Movie: “Moana”

1 p.m.

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

Free

“Moana” sets sail on a daring mission to save her people. Along the way, she meets the once mighty demigod Maui–together they cross the ocean on a fun-filled, action-packed voyage. Rated PG. All ages, children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Free refreshments served. No registration required.

 

 

Writers’ Group

6:30-8 p.m.

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

Free

Come join other writers to discuss your work. 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.

 

 

Water Wars

8:30-10 p.m.

Civic Center Aquatic Park, 5 Ashlawn Ave., Oswego

$5 Season Passholder / $8 Non-Passholder

Bring your water gun for an evening of action packed combat. This party will be filled with awesome adventures, so be prepared for water fights and food delights. The first 75 will receive a free water pump (shoots up to 20 feet) Rain Date: Thursday, June 29.

 

 

The Moving Wall: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

7 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Join Vietnam veterans Herschel Luckinbill and Rick Gardner as they discuss their experiences in the Vietnam War and the upcoming traveling exhibit of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Vietnam era memorabilia will be on display during the presentation.

 

 

“Discover What’s Yours” Program

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fox Valley Community Center, 1406 Suydam Road, Sandwich

Free

A representative from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office will be on-hand to assist adults in claiming money that is being safeguarded by the Treasurer’s office. Through Illinois Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs ICASH Discover What’s Yours Program $2.5 billion can be recovered by Illinois residents. One in four Illinois adults discover property to claim when they search IllinoisTreasurer.gov/ICASH.

 

June 23

 

Stories & Snacks

10-10:30 a.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery

Free

Ages 2 – 7 years old with adult – Bring a blanket and join us outside on the Youth Services patio for stories and snacks. Program will be moved indoors for extreme weather.

 

 

One & Only You

10:30-11 a.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

Read the story “One & Only You” then paint rocks to brighten up our rock garden. Registration is required. There will be another class in the afternoon at 1 p.m. Ages 6 and older. Register at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

 

June 24

 

Construction Fun

10:30-11:15 a.m.

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

Free

Figure out how to build tall, strong towers. Use a variety of materials, including marshmallows and gum drops. Limit: 30. For independent students entering grades 1-5 only. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

 

Read with Paws

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

Kids come to the library, pick a book and read to a furry friend. 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. Sign up for July 22 program at the same time. Register at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

 

 

The Conservation Foundation Presents: What’s The Buzz!

1-2 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

This presentation will help you understand the world of pollinators and the key elements for gardens to support them from an overall habitat perspective. Speaker, Trish Beckjord, program manager of The Conservation Foundation’s Fox River Initiative, will tell you what you need to know.

 

June 25

 

Family Funday

1-4 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

Free

Unplug the electronics for the afternoon and connect the old fashioned way playing board games, cards, puzzles and more. Games will be provided. Stop in anytime to create fun. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-in registration at the door is welcome. A parent must attend with their child. Age: 3 and up.

 

 

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, & 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.

 

June 26

 

Design with the 3D Printer

10-11:45 a.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Grades 6-12. Learn how to design items for the 3D printer using Blender or Tinkercad. Stop in during these times to work on your design, and we’ll have staff on hand who can answer any questions. We will print one item per month per teen for free, as long as it is an original design.

 

 

Balloon Mania

6-7 p.m.

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

Free

Learn some basic balloon twisting skills and play some balloon games. Limit: 16. For independent students entering grades 1-6 only. Parents and younger siblings may wait in the Kids’ Library during the program. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

 

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film “Ghostbusters” (1984) 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.

 

June 27

 

Candy Tasting

3-3:45 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery

Free

Grades 6-12. Join us as we taste test candies from around the world. If you have a sweet tooth, you won’t want to miss this.

 

 

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. Coloring materials and pages will be provided. Registration Preferred, but drop-ins are welcome.

 

 

Jr. High Hang Out Night

8:30-10 p.m.

Civic Center Aquatic Park, 5 Ashlawn Ave., Oswego

$5 Season Passholder / $8 Non-Passholder

Grab your friends and hang out at the pool. If you’re from the school with the most in attendance, receive a free small ice cream cone. Age 11-13. Rain date is Thursday, July 6.

 

 

Adult Creative Writing Group

7-8:30 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

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. To be placed on the mailing list, contact the Adult Reference Desk.

 

 

Me & My Grown-up Storytime

10:30-11:10 a.m.

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

Free

For 3 and 4 year-olds with their grown-up. This transitional storytime is perfect for the little one who’s not ready for independent storytime. Grown-ups will stay in the room and actively participate in the program with their child. Features simple stories, rhymes, movement activities, songs, and art experiences.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events–