Kendall County Events

Chronicle Media Staff

Come out for the Family Kite Day at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, on Saturday, May 13.

May 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.