Feb. 7

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

Ages 3-5 with an adult. Join us for this imaginative storytime. Each week we’ll celebrate a favorite classic fairytale or nursery rhyme.

Dance Party
1-1:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Kids -come on in for some fun and dance the day away. This program is presented by Theron Garcia who is a certified Zumba instructor. Registration required.

Feb. 8

Evening Adult Book Discussion Group
7-8:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

This group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm. in the Library Meeting Room. This month we will discuss “A Piece of the World” by Christina Baker Kline.

Download Audio/eBooks
1-2 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Learn how to download audiobooks and eBooks at the Sandwich Library. Participants must have a Sandwich Library card. No registration required. Bring device you plan to use for downloading if applicable.

Paws & Read
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Ages 6-9 years 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.

Little Scientists
10:30-11 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

3-5 year olds with an adult.  Listen to a story & explore some fun science concepts with your child. Aprons are provided.

Plano Writers’ Group
6:30-8 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Come join other writers to discuss your work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration required.

Feb. 9

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

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

Feb. 10

DIY Craft
2-3 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

For grades 6-12. Enjoy making a paper bead bracelet during this fun DIY crafting class.

Victorian Valentines Make and Take
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego
Free

Participants will get to create their own home-made Valentine similar to ones made in the 1890s. There will also be a specific exhibit displaying antique Valentines. Stop in anytime to create your Valentine. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-in registration at the door is welcome. Ages 3 and up.

Cookie/Candy Decorating
1-1:45 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Fee required

Get your creative juices flowing as we will be decorating cookies and candy for Valentine’s Day! This program will be for ages 10 and up. Registration and fee required. Any questions please call (630) 553-4354, Ext.108

LEGO Club
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

This is for kids who love to create and use their imagination with Legos. Grades 1 and older are able to register for this fun event. What is created will be on display in the library. Register at the Youth Service Desk.

New Life for Old Bags
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For more information contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or (708) 846-1704. No registration required.

Valentine Dinner Dance
5 p.m.
Fox Valley Kickers Club, 1015 Harvey Rd., Oswego
$20/person; $35/couple

Everyone is welcome to attend the Oswego Senior Center’s Valentine Dinner Dance. Doors open at 5 p.m., and dinner is served is 6 p.m. followed by music and dancing. Entertainment is by performer Edizon Dayao, and the meal is catered by Upper Crust.  Reservations are required by Thursday, Feb. 8. To register or for additional information, contact Ruth at (630) 554-5602.

Feb. 12

Drop-in Tai Chi
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
$10

The library has partnered with Catalyst Physiotherapy to continue hosting a three-month Drop-in Tai Chi Program at the library. 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.

Beach Babies
10-11:30 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Ages 0-2 with an adult: Don’t wait for summer to have some beach themed fun. Take off those snow boots and join us.

Friends of the Library Meeting
10:15-11:30 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Friends of the Library meet every second Monday at 10:15 a.m. in the meeting room.

Feb. 13

Financial Education Series
10 a.m.
Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego
Free

Come and learn all about the tools you need to succeed in the financial arena for today & tomorrow. Program takes place at the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street. Call 630-554-5602 to register.

Genealogy Consultations
9 a.m. to 12 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.

Lynn Rymarz Presents, Her Hamilton: As Told by his Wife Eliza
7-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Come hear the true story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of our nation as told by his wife, Eliza, portrayed by storyteller, Lynn Rymarz.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events Feb. 7 – Feb. 13–