Kendall County Calendar of Events June 20 – June 26

Oswegoland Park Districts presents Vino and Vinyasa at the Fox Bend Golf Course on June 21.

June 20

Grandparents & Giggles
10-10:30 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

All ages. Bring your grandparents to this special story time for giggles and fun.

Bubble Wrap Art
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive,
Montgomery
Free

Grades 6-12. Use bubble wrap to make a one-of-a-kind art project. All you need to bring is your creativity.

Walking Wednesday
10-11 a.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Get outside, get some exercise and enjoy the fresh air for a weekly walk with your peers around town. Group will not meet if raining or temperature is below 45 degrees.

June 21

Drop-In Job Search and Resume Help
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

An Illinois WorkNet representative will be available to answer your job search questions and provide résumé assistance.

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

Challenge your peers with a good, old-fashioned game of chess. Group is open to all skill levels. There is no instruction. Just come on in, find a seat and start playing. Three chess boards will be provided.

SCORE: Getting Known on Facebook
8-9:30 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Learn the essential functions of your Facebook business page and how to reach your target audience effectively. As a small business owner with a demanding schedule, it’s hard to maintain your business’s Facebook page. Learn tips for maximizing the time you spend on Facebook.

SciTech: Science2Go
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Grades K-5. SciTech scientists will bring STEM experiences to the library with hands-on activities. You will even get to create and test a flight design in a vertical wind tunnel.

34/30 Writers’ Group
7-8:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

All writers whether beginner or pro are invited to network and share their work at our monthly meetings. Drop by to discover what our group has to offer you. No registration is required.

Vino and Vinyasa
7-9 p.m.
Fox Bend Golf Course, 3516 Route 34, Oswego
$30

Stretch and Sip at sunset during our Yoga & Wine event. Enjoy 60-minutes of gentle vinyasa flow yoga led by an experienced registered yoga teacher followed by ample time to socialize, snack, and sip on our featured wines. Ages 21 and up. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/

Junior High Hang Out
8:30-10 p.m.
Civic Center Aquatic Park, 5 Ashlawn Ave., Montgomery
$5 passholders/ $8 non-passholders

Grab your friends and hang out at the pool. Swimmers from the school with the most in attendance, receive a free ice cream cone. Games, music, and prizes. Grades 6-8.

June 22

Henna Workshop
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Grades 6-12. We will explore the amazing art of Henna design. These beautiful designs will decorate your hands (or feet) for weeks to come. Come dressed to get messy. A parental permission slip is required.

Little Movers
10:30-11 a.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

This story time is for children aged 12-24 months.  Join us as we sing songs, dance, play, and discover new things! Sign up for our text reminder service by texting “@spldbaby” to 81010.

Foreign Film Fridays
1-3 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Experience movies from different cultures every week during our Summer Reading Program. Movies will be played from Germany, France, Italy, and more. Popcorn included.

June 23

Book Walk in the Park
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Memorial Park, Sandwich
Free

Take a walk around the park whilst reading a book. Program will be held at Memorial Park in Sandwich. No registration required. If it is poor weather for an outside event (this includes rain, heat, etc.), the program will be moved to inside the library.

Read with Paws
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, 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. Registration required. This program will now be on the fourth Saturday of every month.

Tie Dye Party
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

All ages. Bring in a light color, prewashed cotton T-shirt. You will rubber band and dye your shirt at the library and take it home to rinse and wash. Shirts will take about 20 minutes to dye. Dress to get messy. Held outside.

June 24

Me and My Dad Story Time
1-1:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Ages 3-7. You and Dad will have so much fun at this story time. Read stories and do fun activities.

Oswego Country Market
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Main Street, Downtown Oswego
Free

Shop local this summer with plenty of choices to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, artisan cheeses, specialty foods like pasta, olives, popcorn, honey, and spices, and handmade items in our outdoor, open air market.

June 25

Monday Miles
6:30-8 p.m.
Prairie Point Park, 313 E. Washington St., Oswego
$2

Oswego has challenged the community of Glen Ellyn to get more steps than we can over the 10 weeks of the 2018 Summer. Each week we will go toe to toe with residents there seeing which village can get more.

Monday Mystery Box at the Museum
10:30-11 a.m.
Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego
Free

Ages 3-5. Stop in to the Little White School Museum for this fun story time. Guess what is inside the box and then read stories and do activities to go along with the theme.

Dungeons & Dragons
4-6 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Grades 6-12. Do you enjoy playing Dungeons and Dragons or want to learn? Join this fun new club.

Mark & Jean: Children’s Concert
5-6 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Come to the library for this free children’s concert. All ages welcome.

Teen Movie
1-3 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Free movie targeted to teens, but open to all ages. Four teenagers are sucked into a magical video game, and the only way they can escape is to work together to finish the game. Rated PG-13. Refreshments served.

June 26

Me and My Grown-Up Story Time
10:30-11 a.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

For 3- and 4-year-olds with their grown-up (no younger siblings allowed). Grown-ups will stay in the room and actively participate in the program with their child. Features simple stories, rhymes, movement activities, songs, and art experiences. Call 630-552-2025 to register.

Henna Heaven
6-9 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Come to the library and experience the cultural art of henna. Professional Bek Huston will describe the history of henna and discuss popular designs. Get a chance to play with henna ink and even get a piece done by Bek.

Hawaiian Party
10-11 a.m.
Oswego Public Library,
Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Ages 2-5 years with an adult. Hula your way over to this fun Hawaiian themed drop-in.

Teen Video Game Night
6:30-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Grades 6-12. Love video games? Then don’t miss this.

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

 

–Kendall County Calendar of Events June 20 – June 26–