Red Oak Nature Center in Batavia is looking for volunteers of all ages for a care day at the center. (Photo courtesy of Red Oak Nature Center)

Feb. 21

Preschool Storytime
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Sandwich 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.

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. “Courting Greta” by Ramsey Hootman will be discussed.  The book for March,” The North Water” by Ian McGuire, will be available at the Check-Out Desk. Newcomers are welcome any time.

Feb. 22

Readtaculars: Tarzan and His Animal Friends
4:30-5:15 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Share some stories, learn about some jungle animals, and play fun games. For independent students in grades K-3. Parents and younger siblings may wait in the Kids’ Library during the program. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

OsweGrow/SCORE: Mastering the Entrepreneurial Mindset
8-9:30 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Mastering the Entrepreneurial Mindset and Empowering Employees to Think Like an Entrepreneur. The word “Entrepreneur” is a buzzword today, but there is definitely a deeper message within this popular word. This workshop will explore the application of this to the entire organization.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
6-7 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Grades 6-12. Interested in having a say in what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan programs, create displays, make decoration and more. TAB meetings count as volunteer hours.

Feb. 23

Wintry Storytime
10-10:30 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

All ages with an adult: Warm up this winter with some of our favorite stories and special crafts.

Feb. 24

The Germans and their Fuhrer: Insights into a Mutual Obsession
1-2 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Join German Historian Anette Isaacs for an exploration of how Adolf Hitler, this consummate symbiosis of Volk and Führer (People and Leader) came into existence and how it changed and evolved during the course –and especially- the demise of the Third Reich.

Limelight Theatre Presents: “Don’t Drink the Water”
7-9 p.m.
Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego
$8 for Adults and $6 for Students/Seniors. $2 extra at the door.

A family of traveling tourists is trapped behind the Iron Curtain in this Cold War era farce from writer Woody Allen. They must find a way out of the American Embassy before the Soviets throw them in jail, or they drive the embassy staff insane.

Teen Sports Night
7-9 p.m.
Southbury Elementary School, 820 Preston Ln., Oswego
$20(R)/$29(NR)

Play your favorite sports including dodge ball, capture the flag, prison ball, and more! Pre-registration is required and space is limited.  Age: 11-14

Parker Cares Volunteer Day
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
Free

In honor of our 40th birthday, we’ll be celebrating with 40 acts of kindness. Join us for a full day of volunteering to help us complete 40 tasks around the nature center. Tasks for people of all ages and abilities. Refreshments will be provided. Ages 5 & up.

Read with Paws
10:30-11 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Kids come to the library, pick a book and read to a furry friend. All therapy dogs and handlers have been certified by an accredited organization. Appointments start at 10:30. Registration required. This program will now be on the 4th Saturday of every month.

Feb. 26

Drop-in Tai Chi
5:30 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
$10

This new program will function as a drop-in beginner’s class so interested parties can experience Tai Chi as an exercise. Payment should be turned into the library prior to the planned date. Registration is required as there is a class limit of 15 participants.

Feb. 27

Adult Coloring Program: Keep Calm and Color
6:30-8:15 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Take your mind off of the daily stresses of life and join in for a relaxing evening of good company, soothing music and a nice cup of coffee. Coloring materials and pages will be provided.

Job Interview Basics Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Explore how to positively sell yourself to future employers during a job interview.

Adult Creative Writing Group
7-8:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Join this group of people who are passionate about words – artistically, professionally or personally.  Its intent is to create a positive, encouraging, honest, and fun atmosphere that will support and motivate each other to achieve excellence in writing. 

Chess Club
5:40-6:45 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Join us twice a month for a game of chess. Even if you don’t know how to play, but have always wanted to learn this is the class for you! This program is for adults and children. No registration or library card needed. Any questions, call (630) 553-4354, Ext. 108.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events Feb. 21 – Feb. 27–