Yorkville Public Library hosts the Ice Cream Book Club on Saturday, April 14.

April 11

ABC 123
10-11 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Ages 3-5 year olds with an adult. Explore letters & numbers through stories and learning stations.

Rhyme Time
6-6:30 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Call 630-552-2025 to register.

Illinois at 200: The Storytelling and Trivia Game
7-8:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

Take one part history, one part storytelling, and one part trivia game, add prizes and what do you get? William Pack returns with a once in 200 years chance to celebrate the bicentennial of Illinois.

April 12

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

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.

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.

April 13

Miss Jamie’s Farm
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

All Ages. Come sing, dance, laugh and have fun with Miss Jamie and her puppet friends. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone attending must register.

Genealogy Consultations
6:30-8:30 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.

Flick ‘n Float: “Sharknado”
8-10 p.m.
Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora
$8

Watch “Sharknado” on the big screen while floating in the pool! Play games, buy nachos and enter the movie-themed raffle. Participants under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. All ages.

April 14

Mystery Bag Recycling Challenge
1-2 p.m.
Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
$5 (R)/ $7 (N)

Can you beat this mystery challenge using only the items in the bag? Choose your own team, but we will choose the items you have to work with. Show off your skills and win a prize. Ages 8 & up. .

America Through My Eyes
1-2 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Local Author Rania Zeithar will present a program discussing her book, “America Through My Eyes: Experiences of an Egyptian American Muslim Woman.”

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.

Ice Cream Book Club
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Fee required

Kids from 9-16 can read any chapter book they like and then talk about it at Book Club. Have ice cream while listening to the other kids talk about the books they have read. Registration required.

April 15

DVD Swap
During Library Hours
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Swap up to 5 of your old children’s DVDs for different ones. DVDs must be originals (no copies), rated G or PG, and in a case. Blu-Ray and DVD formats both accepted. Both fiction and non-fiction DVDs will be accepted.

Survival
1-2:30 p.m.
Lippold Park, 2001 S. River St., Batavia
$7 (R)/ $9 (N)

Think you have what it takes to survive the woods? Learn how to create shelter, make a campfire, purify water, find food and signal for help. Be sure to dress for the weather, as we will be outside for the entire program. Ages 7 to 9.

April 16

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 awesome books.

Documonday
1-3 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

The library will be showing a documentary the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month. Documentaries will vary all ranges of subject matter. If you have a documentary in mind that, the library takes requests. No registration required to attend.

Me and My Grown-Up Story Time
6:30-7:10 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
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.

Morning Read
10:30-11 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Fee required

This program consists of reading books and doing a fun related craft for ages 4-5 who are able to work independently. Kids only for this program. Registration and fee required.

April 17

Story Time 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/.

Therapy Dogs
7-8
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Come to the library and ease your stress by enjoying time with therapy dogs whom are sure to put a smile on your face. Learn about what therapy dogs are, what they do, and why they are important. Read to the dogs and cuddle them up.

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.

Shake, Move, & Sing Together
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Ages babies to 5 year olds with an adult. Help your little ones learn to love music. Register all children attending.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events April 11 – April 17–