Kirsten Velasco, director and assistant secretary of Illinois Women in Cannabis

Jan. 31

Fairytale Storytime
10-10:30 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Ages 3-5 with an adult. Join us for this imaginative storytime. Each week we’ll celebrate a favorite classic fairytale or nursery rhyme.

Preschool Storytime
10:30 a.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Preschool story time is for children aged 2.5 – 5. Come to the library for a fun time filled with stories, songs, games, and crafts.

Lapsit
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Program for the little ones (ages birth- 18 months)! We will be singing songs as well as finger plays. The last 10 minutes will be open play time. Registration is required.

Feb. 1

Little Scientists
10:30-11 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

3-5 year olds with an adult.  Listen to a story & explore some fun science concepts with your child. Aprons are provided.

Snow Fun Storytime
9:15-9:40 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Ages 1-2 with an adult. Each week we’ll have fun reading a story and doing snow themed activities.

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 yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns.  Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required.

Feb. 2

Movie: Gnomeo & Juliet
1-2:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Come and hang out with us as we watch the movie, “Gnomeo & Juliet” in honor of Valentine’s Day. Popcorn and water combo available to purchase for $1. Please register at the Youth Service Desk. Any questions please call 630-553-4354,  Ext. 108.

Groundhog Day PJ Party
5 p.m.
Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
$5 (R)/ $7 (N)
$15 per family for 4/ $2 each additional

Enjoy games, learn how to predict the weather, and eat snacks with the whole family as we all wake up from hibernation to celebrate with Punxsutawney Phil. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must be registered. Ages 2 & up

“Cabaret” Movie Night
6:15-8:15 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Join us for a screening of “Cabaret” starring Liza Minnelli. Winner of 8 Oscars. This program is part of our tie-in with our Community Read, the Paramount Theater Production of “Cabaret and The Berlin Stories”, on which this film and musical is based.

Groundhog’s Day Movie Matinee
1-3 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Did you get caught in Groundhog Day? Come to the library and enjoy  an especially themed movie for the day. Fun for the whole family. Popcorn included.

Feb. 3

Healthy Start to you Heart
1-2 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Learn all about how to maintain a healthy heart with Melissa Edwards from the Dekalb County Health Department. No registration is required.

Kids Create: Heart String Art
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Grades 3-5. Make a 3-dimensional string art heart. Perfect for your Valentine.

Saturday Book Break
10-10:20 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

All Ages with an adult. Take a break and listen to a librarian read some awesome books.

Radio Play Series: “The Bad and the Beautiful”
7-9 p.m.
Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego
$8 Adults, $6 Students/Seniors

The lights go up behind the scenes in this romantic backstage drama about Hollywood. A director, a star, and a screenwriter share their recollections of an unscrupulous producer.

Feb. 4

Winter Stage: “The Drowsy Chaperone”
2-4 p.m.
Prisco Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
$12/at the door

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’, a musical within a comedy, explores the telling of the Man In Chairs’ favorite album, where once the album starts spinning, the story comes to life. With show stopping numbers, a hilarious set of characters and an airplane.

3D Printing
1-3:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Make your own creation with our 3D Printer. This program is by appointment only. There will be a charge of $0.25 per gram.

Feb. 5

Medicinal Marijuana Discussion
6:30-8 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Are you curious about medial cannabis? Medical marijuana is now available in Illinois. Kirsten Velasco, a volunteer for Illinois Women in Cannabis, will discuss the laws, science, application process and patient experience. A question and answer period will follow. No registration needed.

Baby Goose
10-10:20 a.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.

Feb. 6

3D Print Club Drop-In
6:30-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

For grades 6-12. Drop-in and see what the library’s 3D printing programs have to offer.

Read & Play Baby
10-11 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

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

Adult Craft Night: Stained Glass Decor
7-8 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Come to Adult Craft Nigh.! Every month there is something new. All materials will be provided. The program takes place the first Tuesday of every month. Ages 18 and older. Registration is required.

Storytime at Panera
10-10:30 a.m.
Panera, 1206 N. Bridge St., Yorkville
Free

Come join us as Miss Jennette and Miss Marianne read stories at the Yorkville Panera. Children will receive a free cookie and milk. Registration required at http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/.

“Threads” and More Group
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

This group is a combination of people who like to knit, crochet, quilt, sew, or needlepoint.    No registration needed.  Just bring your unfinished project to work on during the meeting.  This is a great time to meet fellow “threaders” for a creativity blast.

Pizza and Pages
4:30-5:15 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

For students in grades 6-9. We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events Jan. 31 – Feb. 6–