Jan. 11 

Oswego Anime Club 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Grades 6-12. Join us in watching and discussing an anime video & trying new Japanese snacks each month. A permission slip is required. This month we will be discussing Blue Exorcist and Akamega Kill!

 

Jan. 11 

Paws & Read 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

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

Free 

Ages 6-9 years old with an adult. Work on your reading skills by practicing reading with our dog friends. All teams are registered members of the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Jan 12 

Sandwich Library Teen Craft Night 

7-8 p.m. 

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich 

Free 

Ages 13-18. Join others for a fun evening or crafts at the library. This month we will be making snow globes. To register call (630) 786-8308.

 

Jan. 12 

Plano 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.

 

 

Jan. 12 

Yorkville Walking Club 

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Leaving from Senior Services Associates, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

$15 bus fee

Do you enjoy getting out and shopping, having lunch, and meeting new people? This may be the club for you. We will head to Fashion Outlet of Chicago. The bus will return to 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville by 4:00 pm.

If you are interested in attending the event, please call (630) 553-5777.

 

Jan. 13 

Oswego Library Genealogy Consultations 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Members of the Fox Valley Genealogical Society will assist patrons in researching their family history with the library’s local history and genealogy collections at the Oswego Campus. No registration is required.

 

Jan. 14 

New Life For Old Bags 

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

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

Free 

Help making sleeping mats for the homeless by making “plarn” (discarded plastic shopping bags cut into strips for crocheting). Volunteers are also needed to crochet mats at home.  Donated plastic bags for the project can be dropped off at the library.  For more information, contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or (708) 846-1704.

 

Jan. 14 

Romance Genre Bingo 

1-2 p.m. 

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

Free 

Come join the fun as we host Romance Genre Bingo. Come and meet the published authors of romance novels and take part in a fun activity. Prizes will be awarded to the winners! Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Jan. 14 

Batavia Winter Wonders Photography 

10-11:30 a.m. 

Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia 

(R) $10/ (N) $15 

Ages 8-11. Winter can be a beautiful time of the year when you know where to look. For this program, bring your camera and explore the nature center grounds on a guided photography adventure through the woods. Register at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

 

Jan. 16 

I Have a Dream Day 

2-3 p.m. 

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

Free 

Grades K-5. Let’s celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. on this important day. We’ll watch a movie and do an inspiring craft. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Jan. 16 

Aurora Classic Movie Mondays 

7 p.m. 

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora 

$1 

This week, the film Gremlins 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.

 

Jan. 17 

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! Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Jan. 17 

Sandwich Library Books and Bingo 

7-8 p.m. 

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich 

Free

Enjoy a good game, a little competition, and a pinch of literature? Then you are sure to enjoy Books & Bingo night at the library complete with free books as prizes. Program is the third Tuesday of every month. Registration is encouraged. Ages 18+ only. To register call (630) 786-8308.

 

Jan. 17 

Plano Pizza and Pages 

4:30-5:15 p.m. 

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

Free 

For students in grades 3-5. We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

Jan. 17 

Oswego Medicare Discussions 

10-11 a.m. 

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego 

Free 

This month at the Oswego Senior Center we will discuss the various enrollment periods and what life events qualify for special enrollments. Please call 630-554-5602 to sign up.

 

Jan. 17 

Oswego Caregiver Series: Techniques for Refueling 

11 a.m. to 1 p .m. 

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego 

Free 

Caregivers can learn tips for refueling through destressing: aromatherapy, salt lamps, adult coloring, mindfulness and meditation. Mini massages provided. Lite lunch will be served. RSVP required. Call (630) 554-5602. Adults of all ages welcome.