Jan. 18 

Oswego Senior Book Club 

1-2 p.m. 

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

Free 

Join us as we kick off a new monthly book club. We’ll start out reading “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. To sign up and secure a copy of the book, please contact the center at (630) 554-5602 or drop by 156 E. Washington St. for more information.

 

Jan. 18 

Plano Wednesday Night Book Club 

7 p.m. 

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

Free 

Get together with other readers for an interesting discussion. “After You” by JoJo Moyes will be discussed. The book for February, “Dead Wake” by Erik Larson will be available at the Check-Out Desk. No registration required. Newcomers are welcome.

 

Jan 18 

Wine & Canvas at the Farm 

6:30 p.m. 

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora 

$19 (R) / $24 (N) 

Pinot Noir meets the palette as an instructor guides you through your own custom canvas creation. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine, snacks, a few friends and enjoy a lively, social and creative night out. Fee includes instructor and materials. Ages 21 and up.  To register, visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

 

Jan. 19 

Yorkville Senior Movie Club 

10:40 a.m. 

Senior Services Associates, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

$3 bus fee 

Senior Services Associates will be having a movie club and will leave from the Yorkville location to the Orchard Café and then head to the movies. The cost of the bus is $3. If you are interested in attending the event, contact Gina R. Dunlap at (630) 553-5777.

 

Jan. 19 

Montgomery 34/30 Writers’ Group 

7-8 p.m. 

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

Free 

All writers whether beginner or pro are invited to network and share their work at our monthly meetings. Karen Young is the group’s facilitator. Drop by to discover what our group has to offer you. No registration is required.

 

Jan. 19 

Plano Drop-in Job Search and Resume Help 

2:30-4:30 p.m. 

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

Free 

Come to the library for one-on-one assistance in job searches and résumé help. An Illinois WorkNet Representative will be available to answer your job search questions and provide résumé assistance.

 

Jan. 20 

Sandwich Pete the Cat Storybook Party 

4-4:45 p.m. 

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich 

Free

Kick-off back to preschool with a bang at the Sandwich Library with Pete the Cat’s groovy storybook party. Register by calling (815) 786-8308.

 

Jan. 20 

Oswego Caregiver Support Group 

10-11 a.m. 

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

Free 

Finding support is a great opportunity to find resources and camaraderie in what can be a difficult life experience. This group will be facilitated by Keith Bielema of Kendall County Health Department. Call (630) 554-5602 for more information.

 

Jan. 21 

An Enchanted Afternoon Fit for a Princess 

2-3:30 p.m. 

Eola Community Center, 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora 

$12/day of tickets 

Ages 2-9. Join Elsa, Anna, Rapunzel and Belle for an enchanted afternoon of games, activities and a deliciously dainty dessert. Dress up in your favorite princess outfit and join in this special event ‘fit for a princess’.

 

Jan. 21 

Oswego Pokémon Party! 

2-3:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Ages 7-11 years old. Gotta catch ’em all! Drop in for Pokémon themed crafts and games at the library.  Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Jan. 22 

Montgomery Sunday Snowy Stories 

2:30-3 p.m. 

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

Free 

All Ages event. Stop by the library for some fun winter stories and a build your own snowman craft! No registration required.

 

Jan. 23 

Montgomery Home School Club 

3-4 p.m. 

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

Free 

Grades 1-5. Welcome to our new home school club. Join in stories and crafts. Parents are welcome to during the second half of the program to meet and greet other home school families. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Jan. 23 

Plano One-on-One Genealogy Research Assistance 

6-8 p.m. 

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

Free 

Not meant to replace paid genealogical research assistance, this free program offers one-on-one help with your genealogical or local history research. Call (630) 552-2030, stop by the library, or email jvalentine@planolibrary.info to reserve a one-hour help session.

 

Jan. 24 

Throne of Games Night: Yes We Catan 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Come join others in their 20-30s for a fun night of gaming. Play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Farkle, and more, or feel free to bring your own. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Jan. 24 

Oswego Ice Cream Social 

1-2:30 p.m. 

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

Free for Seniors 

Winter got you down? We are channeling summer at the Oswego Senior Center with an old-fashioned ice cream social & musical bingo. Cost is free to seniors; RSVP is required. Call (630) 554-5602 to sign up.

 

Jan. 24 

Rules of the Road 

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora 

Free 

Adults aged 55 years and can brush up on their driving skills before testing or getting a new driver’s license. The class is free and offered through the Illinois Secretary of State. Register at foxvalleyparkdistrict.org to allow an accurate count for handouts.