March 15

Miss Becky’s Book Club

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Grades K-1. We’ll read a great book, discuss, & do a related activity at each class.

This week’s book is, This Book Just Ate My Dog by Richard Byrne. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

March 15

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. A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson will be discussed. The book for April, George Washington’s Secret Six by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger will be available at the Check-Out Desk. No registration required. Newcomers are welcome any time.

 

March 15

Adult Skate Night

8-11:30 p.m.

Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Road, Montgomery

$7 admission

Adults 18-years and older can come skate the night away every Wednesday during Aurora Skate Center’s Adult Mix event. For more information, visit www.skateaurora.com or call (630) 898-5830.

 

March 16

Drop-in Job Search and Resume Help

2:30-4:30 p.m.

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

Free

Need assistance exploring job opportunities online or does your résumé need enhancing. An Illinois WorkNet Representative will be available to answer your job search questions and provide résumé assistance. Location: Study Room B.

 

March 16

Pizza, Popcorn, and Pajamas Party!

6-8 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Come to the library for a night filled with the three best P’s in the world: popcorn, pizza, and pajamas. Watch a movie, play some games, and enjoy time with family and friends. No registration is required.

 

March 16

30/34 Writer’s 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.

 

March 16

Limelight Presents: Space!

7-9 p.m.

Murphy Jr. High School, 26923 Grande Park Blvd., Plainfield

Aliens abound! Asteroids fly! Saturn’s got rings! Join us for this collection of original one acts beamed in from beyond the moon, written and directed by the participants of a Limelight writing class. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

 

March 17

One-on-One Genealogy Research Assistance

10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

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

Free

Just getting started on a family history project or looking for help with a genealogy brick wall? Call (630) 552-2030, stop by the library, or email jvalentine@planolibrary.info to reserve a one-hour help session. Location: Study Room B.

 

March 18

Radio Play Series: The Crooked House

7-9 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

$8/adults, $6/students and seniors

Adapted from Agatha Christie’s novel, this whodunit finds Charles Hayward investigating the death of his fiancee’s grandfather in the aftermath of World War II.  Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

 

March 18

Story Time at Panera

10-10:30 a.m.

Panera Bread, 1450 Douglas Road, Oswego

Free

Ages 2-7 year olds – Meet us at Panera Bread for storytime. The library will bring the stories and Panera will provide the cookies and milk. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

March 18

Vincent van Gogh in Arles

1-2 p.m.

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

Free

In this slide lecture, art historian Jeff Mishur explores an incredibly productive period in the career of Vincent van Gogh. Mishur discusses the artist’s depictions of his bedroom, the people and landscapes of Arles, and himself.

 

March 18

Service and Therapy Dogs: Making Lives Better

10:30-11:30 a.m.

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

Free

This two-part program begins with local author Amy Chally, accompanied by her service dog. She will discuss her life and her new book. They will be followed by Jan Lauwers from the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club who will talk about the club’s work. This program is for adults and students 5th grade & up.

 

March 18

Chi Lug’s – John Thornton

10-11:30 a.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

John Thornton from Chicago Areal Club is coming to talk and teach kids on how to utilize Legos to their fullest. We will also have Legos for you to build. This will be for kids 7 and older. Registration is required.

 

March 20

Home School Club

3-4 p.m.

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

Free

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

 

March 20

Messy Munchkins

6-6:45 p.m.

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

Free

Little ones can squish and smash their way to the benefits of messy play with us. This is a child-directed program, and stay for as little as 10 minutes or the full 45 minutes. Come dressed for fun. For children 0-5, with a grown-up. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

March 21

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.

 

March 21

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.