May 31

Movie Night: SING

1-3 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

Join us for a showing of SING! Popcorn and bottles of water will be available for purchase. Registration required. Register at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

 

May 31

Legos at the Library

6-7 p.m.

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

Free

Walk into a room full of Legos and Duplos and let your imagination guide you. Creations will be displayed in the Kids’ Library after the program. Open to all ages, children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

 

May 31

Silver Screen Movies and Lunch

12-3 p.m.

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St., Oswego

Free

Join us at the wego Senior Center for a movie and lunch on May 31st. We will be watching “Blue Hawaii.” For more information, call (630) 554-5602.

 

June 1

Knit and Crochet Group

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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

Free

This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. They love to watch each other’s projects develop. Participants bring their own supplies. They invite you to stop by and “yarn” awhile. No registration required.

 

June 1

First Thursday Four Square

6-8 p.m.

Civic Center Park, 5 Ashlawn Ave., Oswego

$2

7-ups, Bus Stops, and Cherry Bombs are making their way back to your summer. Who bounces the best ball in town? Be ready to battle it out for the top team spot and a gift card for local grub. Pay $2 per night or register for all three at the same time and pay $5 for all the summer tourneys.

 

June 3

Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party

12-3 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

There’s going to be so much fun to be had at this year’s Summer Reading Kick-Off. We’ll have music, games, balloon creations, a bounce house, and so much more. This event is open to all ages. Register at http://www.sandwich.lib.il.us/.

 

June 3

Summer Kick Off Reading Party

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

Once again it’s time for our Summer Kick Off Party! Come and hang out with us with games, prizes and food! Ages 6 and older may be dropped off, under 6 with a parent. Registration required. Register at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

 

June 3

Fam Jams!

10-11 a.m.

Hudson Crossing Park, 65 N. Harrison St., Oswego

Free

Bring your little ones out to dance along to Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots! Start summer off right with this deliciously funky concert filled with toe-tapping and hand-clapping tunes that are fun for toddlers and parents alike.

 

June 3

Dear Soldier

1-4 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

$5

Join us in writing personalized, handwritten notes for them to receive this holiday season. Letters written to soldiers will be mailed out following this program. Pre-registration is required and children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 7 and up. Register at http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/.

 

June 4

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, & spices, and handmade items in our outdoor, open air market.

The Country Market is held every Sunday from June through September on Main Street in Downtown Oswego.

 

June 4

Me & My Dad Storytime

1-1:30 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Ages 3-6 years old with an adult. Read stories & do fun activities.

 

June 5

Design with the 3D Printer

10-11:45 a.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Grades 6-12. Learn how to design items for the 3D printer using Blender or Tinkercad. Stop in during these times to work on your design, and we’ll have staff on hand who can answer any questions. Print one item per month per teen for free, as long as it is an original design.

 

June 5

Baby Goose

1:30-1:50 p.m.

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

Free

For children ages 3-18 months with an adult. Share stories, rhymes, and music with your baby.

 

June 5

Messy Munchkins

6-6:45 p.m.

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

Free

Little ones can squish and smush their way to the benefits of messy play with us. This is a child-directed program, enjoy as many of the activities as they’d like and stay for as little as 10 minutes or the full 45 minutes. Come dressed for fun. For children 0-5, with a grown-up. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

June 5

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film An American Tail: Fievel Goes West 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.

 

June 6

Stuffed Animal Taxidermy

3-4:30 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Grades 6-12. Turn an old stuffed animal into a piece of art for your wall. Bring a small- to medium-sized stuffed animal. Don’t bring a beloved toy.

 

June 6

Read & Play Baby

10-11 a.m.

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

Free

Ages 6-23 months with an adult – Drop in for stories, music, and some fun free-play.

 

June 6

Oswegoland Walks

8:15-9 a.m.

Boulder Point, 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery

Free

Walking is always more enjoyable with friends. Use Nordic Walking poles, hand weights, or just your own feet as you are led on a walk around Oswego by an experienced fitness instructor. In the event of inclement weather, a group exercise class will be held indoors at our Boulder Point facility. Join any time during the session. Registration is recommended but not required.

 

June 6

Dance Party

10:30-11 a.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

It is time to dance! Join us at the library for a dance party! This program is presented by Theron Garcia. Please register at the Youth Service desk. Registration required. This program is also available for sign up on July 11 when you register for June. Register at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

 

June 6

Shrinky Dinks

1-2 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

This program is for kids 6 and older. Come and have fun making shrink dinks! You can make your own or trace something you like. Registration is required. Register at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

 

June 6

Adult Craft Night: Terrarium Necklace

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+. Registration at http://www.sandwich.lib.il.us/.