May 3

Limelight Theatre: Summer Info Meeting

6:30-8 p.m.

Oswego Fire Protection District Station #1, 3511 Woolley Road, Oswego

Free

Meet the show directors, ask them questions about the 2017 Summer Season, and receive information about the audition process. Questions about camps will also be answered. Participants will have the opportunity to sign up for an audition or get on the Tech Crew.

 

May 3

Panera Story Time

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.

 

May 4

Throwback Thursday

1-3 p.m.

Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich

Free

Enjoy a classic film at the library. Free popcorn included. All ages are welcome and no registration is required. For more information, visit http://www.sandwich.lib.il.us/.

 

May 4

May the Fourth Be with You: Star Wars

6:30-7:30 p.m.

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

Free

Grades 6-12. Join us as we make Star Wars light saber pens and do Star Wars trivia!

 

May 4

B-I-N-G-O Night

6-7 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

$5

Bring your family and join others for a fun night of Bingo where everyone is a winner! A snack will be provided. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. A parent must attend with their child. Ages 3 and up.

 

May 5

Coffee, Cake and Canvas

1-3 p.m.

Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora

$19(R) / $29(N)

Take this opportunity to use your artistic abilities to paint a lovely spring design, while guided step-by-step by an artist. While you’re painting, we’ll have cake and coffee for you to enjoy. Everyone will get to take home their lovely canvas paintings. Cost includes all materials, cake and coffee. Ages 55 & up. Register online at www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

 

May 6

Victorian Tea

1-3 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

$12(R)/$17(N)

Step back in time and celebrate the day with someone special. Participants will enjoy tea, treats, a craft, games, and much more during this delightful afternoon. Wear your favorite dress to look your best and bring your camera for many photo opportunities to remember this day. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone attending must register at http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/.

 

May 6

Free Comic Book Day

All Day During Library Hours

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

It’s Free Comic Book Day! Come to the library to get a free comic book. While supplies last. One comic per person. Comic books provided by Graham Cracker Comics of Plainfield.

 

May 6

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!

 

May 6

Lego Club

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

We have the Legos, you bring your creativity! We will put your “artwork” on display in the library. Please register at the Youth Service desk. For ages Kindergarten and older.

 

May 6

Let’s Have a Tea party

1:30-3 p.m.

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

Free

Celebrate spring with us at an afternoon of tea and refreshments. We’ll talk about manners, tea history, and share tea stories. There will also be crafts and more. We’d love it if you dress up! For independent students in grades 1-5. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

 

May 7

Mother’s Day Make and Take Activity

12:30-3 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

Free

Honor your mom with a special bouquet of hand-made paper flowers made by you! Since flowers have long been a Mother’s Day tradition, this is a wonderful opportunity to create different types of paper flowers to give to that special person. Stop by anytime between 12:30-3:30 p.m. to participate. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 3 and up.

 

May 8

Classic Movie Mondays

7 p.m.

Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

$1

This week, the film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” 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.

 

May 8

What’s the Buzz on Bees and Honey

6:30-7:45 p.m.

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

Free

Certified beekeeper and Plano resident Hillard Bryant will explain why bees are crucial to our food supply, the difference between honeybees, wasps and hornets, what beekeeping is all about and, of course, the sweet appeal of honey. Location: Meeting Room.

 

May 9

Genealogy Consultations

Call to register a time

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 resources at the Oswego Campus. Contact Number: (630) 978-1024

 

May 9

Pizza and Pages

4:30-5:15 p.m.

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

Free

For students in grades 3-5. We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza! Call (630) 552-2025 to register.