Feb. 8 

Anime Club 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Grades 6-12. Join us in watching and discussing an anime video and trying new Japanese snacks each month. A permission slip is required. This week we will discuss Sword Art Online and Attack on T. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Feb. 8 

Making Books 

4:30-5:15 p.m. 

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano 

Free 

Do you love to write and draw? Would you like to spend time making books? You’ll get an opportunity to share your writing and illustrations with the other members of our young writers’ group. For independent students in grades 2 and 3. This is a 2-part class. Call 630-552-2025 to register.

 

Feb. 9 

Paws & Read 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery 

Free 

Ages 6-9 years old 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. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Feb. 9 

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 and 18. Supplies are limited and will only be provided to those registered. This month we will be making pendant necklaces.  Please call or stop in to register at www. sandwich.lib.il.us.

 

Feb. 9 

Plano Writers Group 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano 

Free 

Come join other writers to discuss your work. The group 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.

 

Feb. 10 

Free Movie Day 

1-3 p.m. 

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

Free 

Join us for a showing of Storks! Popcorn and bottles of water will be available for purchase. Registration required.

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Feb. 10 

Fear Factor Foods 

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Grades 6-12. Have you got what it takes to try some truly disgusting foods? If you’re not grossed out, we’re not doing our jobs. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Feb. 10 

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 collections at the Oswego Campus. No registration is required.

 

Feb. 11 

STEAM Saturday Jr. 

2-2:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Ages 4-7 year olds . Dress to get messy with our hands-on experiments as we explore the world of STEAM! Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Feb. 11 

New Life for Old Bags 

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano 

Free 

Help making sleeping mats for the homeless by making “plarn” (discarded plastic shopping bags cut into strips for crocheting). Volunteers are also needed to crochet mats at home.  Donated plastic bags for the project can be dropped off at the library.  For more information, contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or (708) 846-1704.

 

Feb. 11 

LEGO Club 

10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville 

Free 

This is for kids who love to create and use their imagination with Legos! Grades 1 and older are able to register for this fun event. What is created will be on display in the library. Register at the Youth Service Desk.

 

Feb. 11 

Valentine’s Dinner Dance 

5-9 p.m. 

Kickers Club, 1015 Harvey Road, Oswego.  

$20/single; $35/couple 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Kickers Club for an evening of dinner and dancing in their banquet hall. Sponsored by the Oswego Senior Center. Includes full dinner with soft drinks; cash bar. Visit the Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., to purchase your tickets.

 

Feb. 11 

Parents’ Date Night 

6-10 p.m. 

Boulder Point, 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery 

$22(R) / $31(NR) 

Kids ages 3-12 can enjoy a parent free night while parents enjoy a night out. Games and activities, time in the gym, a movie, pizza, and snacks will all be part of the fun. Children must be able to use the toilet independently. Pre-registration is required. Visit http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org to register

 

Feb. 11 

Radio Play Series: “All About Eve” 

7-9 p.m. 

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego 

$8 Adults/ $6 Students, Seniors 

In this classic story, Eve Harrington will do anything to reach the bright lights of Broadway, even if she has to climb over her mentor Margo Channing to do it.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

 

Feb. 12 

Victorian Valentines Make and Take 

12:30-3:30 p.m. 

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego 

Free 

Participants will get to create their own home-made Valentine similar to ones made in the 1890s. There will also be a specific exhibit displaying antique Valentines. Stop in anytime to create your Valentine. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-in registration at the door is welcome. Ages 3 and up.

 

Feb. 13 

Graphic Novel Book Club 

6:15-6:45 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery 

Free 

Grades 4-5.  Read the book and join us in discussing an awesome graphic novel!

This week we will read “Secret Science Alliance” by Eleanor Davi. Register at http://www.oswego.lib.il.us/.

 

Feb. 14 

Valentine’s Date Night 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich 

Free 

Enjoy a popular romantic comedy film complete with free popcorn and let the romance bloom with sparkling champagne.  Also, take fun photos at a Valentine’s Day themed photo booth. Ages 16 and up only. Registration is encouraged.

Visit www.sandwich.lib.il.us.

 

Feb. 14 

Throne of Games Night: Yes We Catan 

6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego 

Free 

Come join others in their 20-30s for a fun night of gaming. Play games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Scrabble, Farkle, and more, or feel free to bring your own

 

Feb. 15 

Panera Storytime 

2:30-3 p.m. 

Panera, 1206 N. Bridge St., Yorkville

We are back at Panera! Join us as Miss Jennette and Miss Marianne read stories at the Yorkville Panera. Children will receive a free cookie and milk. Registration required. Visit yorkville.lib.il.us to register.