The Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus will host the 4-H Club for Drone Discovery on Monday, Feb. 19. (Photo courtesy of 4-H)

Feb. 14

Art Club
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Grades K-2: Love art? Love clubs? You’ll love art club! Simple projects for the beginning artist.

Adult Book Club “Lunch Bunch”
12-2 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at noon in the Historical Room of the Library. Feb 14 – A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles March 14 – “Run” by Ann Patchett April 11 – “The Seven Sisters” by Lucinda Riley

Feb. 15

Literacy Centers
5-6:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

This is for children 3-6 years old with a parent. This center will give children ample opportunity to practice the skills of listening, reading and writing while building their confidence in the use of language. This is a drop-in event, no registration required.

Knit and Crochet Group
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns.  They love to watch each other’s projects develop.  Participants bring their own supplies. 

30/34 Writers’ Group
7-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., 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.

Feb. 16

Preschool Story Time
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Preschool story time is for children aged 2.5 – 5. Come to the library for a fun time filled with stories, songs, games, and crafts.

Storytime at Panera
10-10:30 a.m.
Panera, 1450 Douglas Rd., Oswego
Free

Ages 2 – 7. Meet the traveling librarians at Panera Bread. The library will bring the stories and Panera will provide the cookies and milk.

Chinese New Year Celebration
6-7:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Ages 3 – 5th grade: Drop in to celebrate the Year of the Dog with crafts and activities based on some of our favorite canine characters. Activities will take approx. 20 minutes. While supplies last.

Feb. 17

Snacks & Cinema Saturdays
2-3:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Grades 6-12. Come enjoy a movie and snacks at the library.

Free Family Fun Fair
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora
Free

Come out and play at the Vaughan Athletic Center. Join us for fun and healthy activities, inflatables, entertainment, contests and more.

Reading Rocks–Rock Painting
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Join us for rock painting, in collaboration with “Plano Area Rocks”. We encourage you to show your library love by painting a library, reading, or book themed rock. Paint and brushes will be provided. Bring your own rocks. Call (630) 552-2025 to register. Children under 8 must be with an adult.

Open Skate
1-4 p.m.
Aurora Skate Center, 34W113 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery
$6/admission; $4/skate rental

Our most popular afternoon session for young people and families. Think moms and dads and birthday parties. Great fun, games, the races, and prizes. Spectating parents and grandparents welcome, no charge.

Feb. 18

Nature Detectives: Lost in Time
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
$7 (R)/ $9 (N)

Red Oak’s animals have slowly been going missing over the last 10,000 years. Join one of our naturalists on an adventure to find the missing animals of Illinois. Look for clues and hints to find the animals before we lose any more. Ages 6 to 10.

Feb. 19

4H Club: Drone Discovery
10-11 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Explore the engineering design and flight principles of drones with hands-on activities. Will demonstrate how drones and remote sensing can be used to solve real-world problems. Grades K-2 program goes from 10-11 a.m. Grades 3-5 program from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Winter Survival
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
$7 (R)/ $9 (N)

Do you have what it takes to survive in winter? Come out for a fun day and test your winter survival skills of fire making, shelter building and way finding. All tools will be supplied; you just need to dress for the weather. Ages 8 to 10.

Classic Movie Mondays
7 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
$1

This week, the film The Lion King 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.

Me & My Grown-Up Story Time
6:30-7:10 p.m.
Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

For 3- and 4-year-olds with their grown-up (no younger siblings allowed). This transitional story time is perfect for the little one who’s not ready for independent story time. Features simple stories, rhymes, movement activities, songs, and art experiences.

Feb. 20

Independent Story Time
1-1:40 p.m.
Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

For independent 4- and 5-year-olds only, without an adult. Features longer stories, activities, music, and a craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

20-30s Club
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Join others in their 20-30s for board game nights, nostalgic themes, fandom activities, life skills and more! Meets the third Tuesday of every month. Fun and food guaranteed.

Totally Twos
10-11 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Ages 24-35 months. Bring your 2-year-old to the library for some free play mixed with stories and songs.

Resume Prep
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sandwich Public Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Learn how to successfully prepare your resume to get yourself noticed during the hiring process for future employers.

Storytime at Panera
10-10:30 a.m.
Panera, 1206 N. Bridge St., Yorkville
Free

Come join us as Miss Jennette and Miss Marianne read stories at the Yorkville Panera. Children will receive a free cookie and milk. Registration required at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events Feb. 14 – Feb. 20–