Kendall County Calendar of Events

Chronicle Media Staff

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora, will host Pumpkin Weekends on Sept. 30. (Photo courtesy of Blackberry Farm)

Sept. 27

Kids + Books = Fun!

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery

Free

Grades 2-3. At each class we’ll start reading a book and do a related activity. Copies of the book will be available to finish at home.

 

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.

 

Sept. 28

 

Ballet Storytime

1-1:30 p.m.

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

Free

The special program will include a story followed by a basic ballet class. Little ones will get a chance to grow their creativity by incorporating the story into their dancing. For independent 3- to 5-year-olds, without an adult. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

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.

 

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

6-7 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Grades 6-12. Interested in having a say in what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board. Help plan programs, create displays, make decorations, and more. TAB meetings count for volunteer hours.

 

Kids Create: Deck Out Your Room

6:30-7:15 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Grades 3-5. Decorate your room with your own personal style. Paint a push board and make a “pencil stash”.

 

Night Owls

5:30-6:10 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Starting Sept. 14, we will be having a weekly evening story time! Come to the library on Thursday evenings for a fun time with snacks, activities, and stories. Call or drop in to sign up.

 

Sept. 29

 

Preschool Storytime

3:30-4:15 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Join in on the fun with your preschooler as we read, dance, sing, play, and learn. Story time is geared towards children aged 2 1/2 years old to 5-years-old. Registration is required.

 

The Next Chapter Book Club

4-5 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Ages 16 and up. A book club designed for young adults and adults with intellectual disabilities. We will read through a book together and discuss it. To register call Christy (630) 978-1276.

 

Sept. 30

 

Apple Head Carving

12:30-3:30 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

Free

Since the Oswego area was settled, apples have been baked, canned, dried, and pressed. Now you can carve your own apple head complete with eyes, nose, and a mouth. Ages 5 and up.

Children must attend with an adult. Stop in anytime between 12:30 to 3:30pm to create your apple head.

 

 

Bottle Cap Magnets

2-2:45 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Grade 6-12. Create some fun magnets using bottle caps. You may bring small photos to use if you like. Used image will be 1 inch in size. This is a great way to decorate your school locker!

 

Read & Play Everyone

10-11 a.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Ages 0-5 years with an adult. Come celebrate Saturday with some stories, songs, and fun free play.

 

Pumpkin Weekends

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Rd., Aurora

$7/ages 2 and up. $3/pumpkin

Enjoy family-friendly fall festivities at Blackberry Farm! 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. 1

 

Leaf Color Hike

1-2:30 p.m.

Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia

$5 (R)/ $7 (N)

As the leaves turn colors, participate in fun games and activities all about leaves. Take a short hike through the woods, learn how to identify leaves, learn why leaves change colors and maybe even make a fun leaf craft. Ages 7 to 10. Register online at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

 

Bingo for Books

2-3 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville

Free

Families come out for some good old fashioned Bingo. Kids will win books for prizes. Registration is required. Registration required. Register at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

 

Oct. 2

Spanish Story Time

1:15-1:45 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville

Free

Join us for an adventure as we read books in Spanish, presented by Marta Duran. Registration is required. Register at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

 

Me and My Grown-Up Storytime

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 storytime is perfect for the little one who’s not ready for independent storytime. 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.

 

Baby Goose

1-1:50 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.

 

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film “Taxi Driver” will be shown on the big screen at the historic Paramount Theatre for just $1. Concessions are available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For more information, visit www.paramountaurora.com.

 

Oct. 3

Art for All

6:30-8 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery

Free

Ages 4 to 5th grade with an adult. An inclusionary art workshop for parents and kids of different abilities to create art together! We will have a choice of art projects with different art materials

to fit a variety of sensory needs and abilities. If you have any questions, contact Christy (630) 978-1276.

 

Preschool Art

2-2:40 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery

Free

Ages 4- to 5-years-old. Hear a story, sing, and make a process-oriented art project. Aprons are provided. The child’s adult must remain in the library.

 

Adult Craft Night: Home Made Pine Cone Feeders

7-8 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Feeling crafty? Come to Adult Craft Night. Every month we make something new. All materials will be provided. The program takes place the first Tuesday of every month. Ages 18-plus. Registration is required.

 

Panera Storytime

10-10:30 a.m.

Panera, 1206 N. Bridge St., Yorkville

Free

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.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events–