Yorkville Public Library hosts a Pumpkin Decorating Contest on Oct. 18. Bring in your uncarved pumpkin.

Oct. 18

Teen Game Night
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Grades 6-12. Teens of all abilities come to play games and have a great time. Bring a sibling or a friend for a fun night out.

Oct. 18

ABC 123
10-10:30 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Ages 3-5 year olds with an adult. We will learn letters and numbers through favorite picture books, crafts, and other fun activities.

Oct. 18

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. Open to all ages, children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Oct. 18

Pumpkin Decorating Contest Drop Off
All Day
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Our 3rd annual pumpkin decorating contest is on again. Bring in your uncarved decorated pumpkin starting Oct. 18 with voting starting Sunday, Oct.  22. Winner will be announced on Oct. 31. Let the fun begin.

Oct. 19

Drop-in Job Search and Resume Help
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

An Illinois WorkNet representative will be available to answer your job search questions and provide résumé assistance. Location: Study Room B

Oct. 19

Board Game Club
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Grades 3-5.  Join us if you love board games. Play games you may be familiar with and learn new ones, too.

Oct. 19

34/30 Writers’ Group
7-8:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

All writers whether beginner or pro are invited to network and share their work at our monthly meetings. Karen Young is the group’s facilitator. Drop by to discover what our group has to offer you. No registration is required.

Oct. 20

Storytime at Panera
10-10:30 p.m.
Panera, 12970 West Route 34, Oswego
Free

Ages 2-7.  Meet the traveling librarians at Panera Bread. The library will bring the stories and Panera will provide the cookies and milk.

Oct. 20

Oh the Horror! Movie Night
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Grades 6-12. Join us as we watch “Poltergeist” (PG). Bring a beanbag chair or something comfy to sit on. Snacks will be provided.

Oct. 20

Literacy Centers
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Ages 3-6 with parent. A literacy center gives children ample opportunity to practice the very important skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. This is a drop in program.

Oct. 21

Kids Matinee
2-4 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Dr., Montgomery
Free

Grades 2-5. Sign up to watch Goosebumps at the library. Register at www.oswego.lib.il.us.

Oct 21

Squishy Circuits
2-3 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Grades 6-12. Learn the basics of electrical circuits in a fun, hands-on way. The program uses conductive and insulating playdough at this fun program.

Oct. 21

Parents’ Date Night
6-10 p.m.
Boulder Point, 0 Boulder Hill Pass, Montgomery
$22(R) / $31(NR)

Kids ages 4-12 can enjoy a parent free night while parents enjoy a night out, too. 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 and space is limited. Visit http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org to register.

Oct. 21

Rock Painting: A Family Event
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Join us for rock painting, in collaboration with “Plano Area Rocks”. Paint and brushes will be provided. Bring your own rocks to paint, then you can hide the rocks around town and choose if you would like to post clues on the Plano Area Rocks Facebook page for others to find them. Registration required. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

Oct. 21

Library Spooktacular
12-2 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Enjoy spooky pictures at a photo booth, a creepy craft, pumpkin painting and more. If you plan on pumpkin painting, please bring your own pumpkin. All other materials are included. Fun for all ages. No registration required.

Oct. 22

Cheap Movie at Kendall 11
10 a.m.
Kendall 11, 95 Fifth Street, Oswego
$1

Come see “Despicable Me 3” for only $1.

Oct. 23

Baby Goose
1:30-1:50 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.

Oct. 23

Planning for LIfe’s Surprises
6:30-8 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Whether you’re a pre-retiree, retiree, homeowner, or business owner, you need to know about retirement tax savings, planning ahead for nursing home costs, and reduced taxes and debt in retirement. Registration required. Call (630) 552-2030, stop by the library, or email jvalentine@planolibrary.info.

Oct. 24

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.

Oct. 24

Totally Twos
10-11 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Ages 24-35 months.  Bring your child to the library for some free play mixed with stories and songs.

Oct. 24

Independent Storytime
6:30-7:10 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

For independent 4 and 5 year-olds only, without an adult. Features longer stories, activities, music, and a craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Call (630) 552-2025 to register.

Oct. 24

America Through My Eyes: Experiences of an Egyptian American Muslim Woman
7-8:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville
Free

Rania Zeithar, Plano resident, author and member of the Plano Library Writers’ Group, will share from her new book, “America Through My Eyes: Experiences of an Egyptian American Muslim woman.” Zeithar will talk about her hijab, cultural differences between Egypt and the United States, questions she’s often asked, and more.  No registration is required.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events Oct. 18 – 24–