Kendall County Events
Chronicle Media Staff — May 9, 2017May 10
3D Print Club for Junior High
6-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free
Grades 6-8. Learn how to design items for the 3D printer using Blender. Each month you’ll work on your design skills and see our 3D printer in action. Your printed item can be picked up at the following class. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/. Space is limited.
May 10
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.
May 10
One-on-One Genealogy Research Assistance
2-4 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free
Just getting started on a family history project? Call (630) 552-2030, stop by the library, or email jvalentine@planolibrary.info to reserve a one-hour help session. Not meant to replace paid genealogical research assistance, this free program offers one-on-one help with your genealogical or local history research. Location: Study Room B.
May 11
Kids Create; Mother’s Day Craft
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free
Ages 8-11 year olds. Decorate paint chips with ink and stamps to create a bookmark as a special gift. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.
May 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/.
May 11
Evening Adult Book Discussion Group
7-8:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free
This group meets on the second Thursday of each month in the Library Meeting Room. This month the group will discuss Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate.
May 11
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 11
Teen Craft Night
7-8:15 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free
This craft night is specifically for teens between the ages of 13 and 18. Supplies are limited and will only be provided to those registered. This month we will be making marble magnets. Please call or stop in to register at www.sandwich.lib.il.us.
May 12
Art Coloring Therapy
9-10 a.m.
Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
Free
Join us for this art program that combines art with relaxation, and is also a great way to socialize and meet new friends! No art experience is necessary, and we’ll provide all of the materials needed. Ages 55 & up.
May 12
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.
May 12
Mother’s Day Luncheon
11 a.m.
Senior Services Associates, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
$7/members; $8/ non-members
We will be celebrating Mother’s Day with lunch at 11 a.m., entertainment at 11:30 a.m. and bingo and pinochle at 12:30. p.m. The entertainment will be Kym Frankoveli. Those interested in attending the event, contact Senior Services Associates, at (630) 553-5777
May 13
Read & Play Everyone
10-11 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free
Ages 0-5 years with an adult. Come celebrate Saturday with some stories, songs, and fun free play! Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.
May 13
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.
May 13
Sensory Storytime
10:30-11 a.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free
Open to all, but designed for children ages 3-6 with autism or sensory processing disorders. Features books, music, and movement activities. All abilities welcome with an adult caregiver. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.
May 13
Family Kite Day
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
$3
Bring your family out to discover this forgotten pastime on a beautiful spring day! Kites will be provided. Children under 2 are free.
May 13
Spring Hike
1-2:30 p.m.
Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
$7
Take a walk through our woods and learn about some of the plants and trees that grow here. We will talk about some tricks to identify these plants and make a plant discovery book to use all spring long. Ages 7 to 9. Register online at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.
May 14
Baby Animals
10-11 a.m.
Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
$5
Come to Red Oak with your little one to learn how baby animals grow and interact with their families! Read a book and take a hike through the woods to learn where these animals live and grow up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 3 to 5. Register online at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.
May 15
Classic Movie Mondays
7 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
$1
This week, the film Terms of Endearment 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 16
Meet Marie Antoinette
7-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free
The Queen of France comes to visit the Oswego Library to talk about her life, loves, and intrigues. Dramatist, Martina Mathisen will reveal the truth behind this very much misunderstood queen, from a teen bride enveloped in pure opulence to the most hated woman in France.