Fox Valley Park District Greenhouse, 259 S. Russell Ave., Aurora hosts an Afternoon Tea on May 11. (Photo courtesy of FVPD)

May 9

3D Print Club Drop-In
6:30-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Driving, Montgomery
Free

Grades 6-12. Learn to design items on Tinkercad and have them printed on our 3D printer. Teens who attend our program can print one item per month for free, as long as it is an original design. You can design items from home and have them printed for a fee. Email designs to bwaalen@oswego.lib.il.us to get pricing.

Sounds Fun
6:30-7:15 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Explore letter sounds and handwriting in a fun, interactive, and multi-sensory way. We’ll have a variety of phonics stations for self-paced exploration. Targeted to ages 3-6, with an adult. Call 630-552-2025 to register.

Adult Book Club Lunch Bunch
12-2 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Rod, Yorkville
Free

This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month at noon in the Historical Room of the Library. May 9 – “The Book That Matters Most” by Ann Hood

May 10

Writers’ Group
6:30-8 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Come join other writers to discuss your work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration required.

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. Participants bring their own supplies.  They invite you to stop by and yarn awhile.  No registration required.

Lego Club
5-6 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Come to the library to build and play with lots of Legos. No registration required. Ages 5 and up.

Paws & Read
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Ages 6-9 years with an adult. Work on your reading skills by practicing reading with our dog friends. All teams are registered members of the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club.

May 11

Genealogy Consultations
6:30-8:30 p.m.
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 collection.

Afternoon Tea at the Greenhouse
1-3 p.m.
Fox Valley Park District Greenhouse, 259 S. Russell Ave., Aurora
Free

Stroll the FVPD greenhouses and preview this year’s plants. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 630-897-4261.

May 12

New Life for Old Bags
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano

Free
Help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For more information contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or 708-846-1704. No registration required.

Mommy & Me Crafternoon
1-2:30
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Come to the library for an afternoon of crafting for both mother and child! Call today to register. All ages welcome.

Bertha Benz and the History of the German Automobile
1-2 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Join German Historian Anette Isaacs as she introduces you to Bertha Benz and her exciting and history making adventure of 1888.

May 13

Dodgeball Tournament
1-4 p.m.
Vaughan Athletic Center, 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora
$50 per team, $5 per individual

Sign your team up for this double-elimination dodgeball tournament. Divisions are divided up by grade, and one adult division for ages 18 & up. Teams must have a minimum of eight players and may have a maximum of 10. Prizes will be awarded to each division winner. Teams are encouraged to wear creative uniforms. All ages.

May 14

Monday Matinee
1-3 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Celebrate baseball season with a baseball themed movie featuring the talented Georgia Peaches. Popcorn included. No registration required.

Friends of the Library
10:15-11:30 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

Friends of the Library meet every second Monday at 10:15 a.m. in the meeting room.

May 15

Story Time 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/.

20-30s Club
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Join others in their 20-30s for board game nights, nostalgic themes, fandom activities, life skills and more. Meets the third Tuesday of every month. Fun and food guaranteed.

–Kendall County Calendar of Events May 9 – May 15–