The Last Pharaoh of Egypt will appear at Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus on March 10. (Photo courtesy of Glenview Library)

March 7

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

Grades 6-12. Love anime or just want to learn more about it? Join in watching and discussing different anime videos at each session.

Illinois ICASH
12-4 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Discover if you have any funds owed to you from Illinois unclaimed property! Meet with a representative from the Treasurer’s Office to see if you can receive money back. No registration required.

March 8

Lego Club
5-6 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Come to the library to build and play with lots of Legos! No registration required. Ages 5 and up.

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

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.

March 9

Family Movie Afternoon
1-3 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

It’s Family Movie Afternoon! Come to the library for a free showing of a family-friendly movie. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. No registration is required. Call (815) 786-8308 to find out what’s showing, run times, and ratings.

Genealogy Consultations
6:30-8:30 p.m.
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 collection.

March 10

Brush Bots
1-1:45 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Grades 6-12. Make a basic robot out of a brush and race it against everyone else’s robots

Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh of Egypt
1-2 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Cleopatra “herself” will share her astounding story, audacious spirit, and astonishing guile in a presentation for your group. In costume and in character, Martina Mathisen is Cleopatra.

Preschool Open House
9:30-11:30 a.m.
South Point, Civic Center, Boulder Point
Free

Will your child attend preschool in the fall? Learn about our As We Grow Preschool program at this free event. Stop by to ask questions, meet the teachers, and see the classroom.

Parent’s Night Out
4-8 p.m.
Boulder Point, 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery
$25(R)/$34(N)

Parents can hit the town or do as they please with a night away while the kids have fun in a safe, interactive environment. Kids age 4-10 will enjoy old-fashioned games and activities, gym time, and pizza. Children must be able to use the toilet independently; no diapers/pull-ups. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

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.

Super Mario Day
4-6 p.m.
Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora
$15

Celebrate Super Mario Day on a game truck in the field with food, NERF wars, dodgeball and bopper soccer. This is an event to kick off a birthday party or sleepover. Ages 6 to 11.

March 11

Duck, Duck, GOOSE!
10-11:30 a.m.
Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
$5 (R)/ $7 (N)

These wonderful waterfowl are a sure sign of spring as they return to the area this time of year. After talking about the birds, we will go for a hike in search of these animals. Ages 5 to 7

March 12

Monday Book Break
10-10:20 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

All Ages. Take a break and listen to a librarian read some awesome books.

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.

Drop-in Tai Chi
5:30 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 program.

This will function as a drop-in beginner’s class so interested parties can experience Tai Chi as an exercise. Pre-payment and registration is required as there is a class limit of 15 participants.

Weekly movie
7 p.m.
Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora
$1

This week, the film “Instructions Not Included” 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.

March 12-14

Congregate Lunch
Noon
Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St.

The Oswego Senior Center offers lunch to seniors on Mondays, and Thursdays each week at noon, and Wednesdays between 11:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.  (drop in style). Reservations are required – call (630) 554-5602 by 10 a.m. the business day prior. Suggested donation $5.

March 13

Chess Club
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

Even if you don’t know how to play, this program is available for you. This is for adults and children. The chess club will meet twice a month in the Pfister room. No registration needed. Any questions, call (630) 553-4354, Ext. 108.

Wet Plate Photography and the American Civil War
7-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

A presentation on the history and use of wet plate photography during the Civil War. See a demonstration of a wet plate 1850s box camera.  Audience participation is encouraged and includes dressing up participants in period clothing to sit for a Civil War Style period Photograph

Preschool Art
2-2:40 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Ages 4-5 year olds. Hear a story, sing, and make a process-oriented art project. Aprons are provided. The child’s adult must remain in the library.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events March 7- March 13–