Yorkville Public Library will host “One book. One Community. Yorkville Reads” on Oct. 11. (Photo courtesy of Yorkville Public Library)

Oct. 11

Design with the 3D Printer
6:30-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Grades 6-12.  Learn how to use Tinkercad to design items to print on the 3D printer. Create an account in Tinkercad prior to class or come with a valid email address to create your account. If you already know how to use Tinkercad, you can join us in class or work at home and email your design to hfrailey@oswego.lib.il.us . The library will print one item per month per teen, as long as it is an original design.

Oct. 11

One book. One Community. Yorkville Reads
7-8:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

The library is partnering with the Yorkville School District for a community reading event throughout the month of October. Come to the library for a book discussion on “Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy’s Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard” by Mawi Asgedom.

Oct. 11

Sounds Fun
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Explore letter sounds and handwriting in a fun, interactive, and multisensory way. We’ll have a variety of phonics stations for self-paced exploration. Targeted to ages 3-6, with an adult. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

Oct. 12

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

Come join other writers to discuss your work. 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.

Oct. 12

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 week we will be discussing “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman.

Oct. 12

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 – 18. Supplies are limited and will only be provided to those registered. Please call or stop in to register.

Oct. 12

Intro to Yoga and Meditation
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Grades 6-12. Join us in learning some basics in yoga and meditation. All abilities welcome. You don’t need to attend all classes to participate. Taught by professional yoga instructor Alex Hughart. Please bring a mat to class & wear comfortable clothes.

Oct. 12

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.

Oct. 13

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

Grades 3-5. Register to explore STEAM topics with LEGO in this repeat of our most popular past sessions. This week we will be making distance racers.

Oct. 13

Free Movie at Kendall 11
10 a.m.
Kendall 11, 95 Fifth Street, Oswego
$1

Come see “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie” for only $1.

Oct. 14

1:30-3 p.m.
Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego
Free

Celebrate the 150^th birthday of “Little House on the Prairie” author Laura Ingalls Wilder milestone at the Little White School Museum with prairie and pioneer themed stories, crafts and activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-in registration the day of the program is welcome.

Oct. 14

Spooky Sandwich
1-2 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

The Midwest Ghost Society is visiting the library to share some spooks. Come enjoy a special presentation on the Society’s explorations and experiences with local Sandwich haunts. No registration required. Light refreshments will be available.

Oct. 14

Donuts with the new Director
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Come enjoy friendly conversation and donuts with our new Director, Elisa Topper.

Oct. 14

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.

Oct. 14

Haunted Touch-a-Truck & Pumpkin Patch
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stuart Sports Complex, US-30 & Griffin Drive, Montgomery
$10 (R)/ $15 (N)

Get behind the wheel of some of the spookiest vehicles around. Kids are invited to wear their costumes and sit behind the big rigs decorated for Halloween.  Afterwards, take home a pumpkin. Register online at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Oct. 15

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

Fly on by the nature center to try and win the migration game, use binoculars to see who’s flying south, and learn more about migrating birds. Ages 6 to 9. Register online at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Oct. 15

Pumpkin Weekends
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora
$7/ages 2 and up. $3/pumpkin

Enjoy the park donned in seasonal decor, jump in our bounce house, ride on a hay wagon, listen to seasonal stories, create fall crafts, decorate a pumpkin, play in our corn crib, ride the famous Blackberry Farm rides.

Oct. 16

Messy Munchkins
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Little ones can squish and schmush their way to the benefits of messy play with us. This is a child-directed program, enjoy as many of the activities as they’d like and stay for as little as 10 minutes or the full 45 minutes. Come dressed for fun. For children 0-5, with a grown-up. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

Oct. 16

Baby Goose
1:30-1:50 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Ages 3-18 months with an adult. Share stories, rhymes, and music with your baby.

Oct. 17

Are You Stressed Out?
7-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Join Nidhi Tiwari, M.D., board-certified internist with Rush Copley Medical Group as she discusses common stressors, their harmful effects on the body, and how mental makeovers can help you manage and reduce stress in your life.

Oct. 17

Teacher Workshop: Learning Boxes
6:30-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Adults who work with preschool and kindergartners come for an introduction to our Learning Box Collection. Take a look inside a few of the boxes. Attendees will get to make crafts based of the theme of the boxes we talked about. The Learning Boxes are great resources for educators working with preschoolers and kindergartners.

Oct. 17

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

Miss Jennette and Miss Marianne will read some fun books and do finger plays while children will receive a free cookie and milk. Please stop by the Youth Service desk to register.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events Oct. 11 – 17–