Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora is holding a Unicorn Party for children on May 18. (Photo courtesy of FVPD)

May 16

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

Lego club for the younger children with a parent. Duplos are supplied. Children will make unique creations for display. Registration is required.

Wednesday Night Book Group
7-8 p.m.
Plano Public Library
15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Get together with other readers for an interesting discussion. “The Rainbow Comes and Goes” by Anderson Cooper will be discussed. The book for June, “Power Down” by Ben Coes will be available at the Check-Out Desk. Newcomers are welcome any time.

May 17

Men’s Book Club
7-8 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library,
902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

This group meets on the Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.in the Historical Room of the Library. This week we will discuss Moonglow by Michael Chabon.

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.

May 18

Literacy Centers (Ages 3 – 6 with parent)
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library
902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

Stop by any time to experience a parent-guided opportunity for hands-on literacy instruction.

Story Time at Panera
10-10:30 a.m.
Panera, 1450 Douglas Road, Oswego
Free

Ages 2 to 7. Meet the traveling librarians at Panera Bread. The library will bring the stories and Panera will provide the cookies and milk.

Unicorn Party
5-6:30 p.m.
Vaughan Athletic Center
2121 W. Indian Trail,  Aurora
$12 (R)/ $15 (N)

Register for this one-of-a-kind, magical special event party. Participants will make unicorn slime, play unicorn games, eat special unicorn food and take home a special present. This is a way to kick off a sleepover or birthday party. Ages 8 to 12.

May 19

Illinois International Film Festival
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Prisco Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
$13

Presented by Premiere Theatre Company. Support new film producers and original films from around the world. After purchasing a daily ticket, audience members can come and go all day. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All ages.

The Adventures of a Desert Queen: A Lecture by Gertrude Bell
1-2 p.m.
Oswego Public Library
Montgomery Campus
1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Gertrude Bell (1868-1926) was a lone English woman in the male Muslim world of the Middle East; a famous author who wrote about the Arabs, an acknowledged archeologist, a courageous traveler who dined with china and crystal, dressed in extravagant clothes, rode on a camel and horse and penetrated dangerous regions of the Arabian desert.

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 & activities, gym time, and pizza. Children must be able to use the toilet independently; no diapers/pull-ups, please. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

May 20

Animal Encounters
1-2 p.m.
Red Oak Nature Center
2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
$2 (R)/ $3 (N)

Meet some of the fuzzy and slimy creatures the live here at Red Oak. Each month features a different animal. Sign up for one or all- space is limited, and the fee goes toward helping care for the animals. All must be registered, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 3 and up.

May 21

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

Do you love documentaries? The library will be showing a documentary the first and third Mondays of every month. Documentaries will vary all ranges of subject matter. The library takes requests. No registration required to attend.

The Women of the All-American
Girls Professional Baseball League
7-8 p.m.
Sandwich Library
925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Kick-off baseball season by celebrating the 75th anniversary of the All-American Professional Girls Baseball League. Learn all about the history of the league and the talented women who participated with presenter Bob Kann. No registration required.

May 22

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 is the program 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, please call 630-553-4354, ext. 108.

Adult Creative Writing Group
7-8:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library
902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

This group is for people who are passionate about words — artistically, professionally or personally.  Its intent is to create a positive, encouraging, honest, and fun atmosphere that will support and motivate each other to achieve excellence in writing.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events May 16 – May 22–