Kendall County Calendar of Events Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

The Plano Chamber of Commerce hosts the Plano Rockin’ Christmas Festivities on Main Street Nov. 30. (Photo courtesy of enjoyaurora.com)

NOV. 28

Pizza & Pages
7-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery
Free

Grades 6-9. Come ready to talk about some of your favorite books and enjoy some pizza!

Bilingual Storytime
6-6:45 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Spanish and English speaking children are invited to the library to read books. Learn, and have fun in both languages.

Music and Movement
6-6:45 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

Join in music and movement activities. Kids will get to use simple musical instruments, play with a parachute, and more. Be prepared to move and groove. For children 0-5 only, with a grown-up. Call 630-552-2025 to register.

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

Ages birth-23 months. Parents sing, clap, and bounce to nursery rhymes and songs with your baby. The last 10 minutes of the program will be play time. Registration available online.

NOV. 29

Tots and Toddlers
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

Parents, bring your little ones to listen to stories, rhymes and a complete a craft. Registration available online.

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.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
6-7 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free
Grades 6-12.

Interested in having a say in what happens at the library? Join the Teen Advisory Board! Help plan programs, create displays, make decorations, and more! TAB meetings count as volunteer hours.

NOV. 30

Christmas Walk
5-7 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free

Stop by the Oswego Campus to enjoy music played by area musicians. The library will close at 5 p.m. for normal library use but will remain open for Christmas Walk activities from 5-7 p.m. The Montgomery Campus will remain open and provide full library services until closing.

Little Movers
10:30-11 a.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Join us as we sing songs, dance, play, and discover new things! Little Movers is a baby/toddler story time for children aged 12-24 months.

Visit with Santa
5:30-8 p.m.
Plano Public Library, 15 W. North St., Plano
Free

The Chamber of Commerce invites you to “Visit with Santa” as part the Plano Rockin’ Christmas Festivities. Parents be sure to bring your camera to take your child’s picture with Santa. Numbers will be passed out to hold your place in line, but the wait may be long. Be prepared to enjoy the library until it’s your turn to visit with Santa.

DEC. 1

‘Stranger Things’ Party
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Celebrate “Stranger Things” all day because we love it. We also need an excuse to have a waffle bar. Registration required. Ages 13 and up.

Elf on the Shelf
10-11:30 a.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free
All ages.

Santa’s Scout Elves are back for the holiday to report if you’ve been naughty or nice. Drop-in to have some elf-themed fun.

Limelight Theatre Presents: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
2-4 p.m.
Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego
Tickets: $10 for Adults and $8 for Students/Seniors at the door

“It’s a Wonderful Life” examines the life of George Bailey, the unsung, beloved hero of Bedford Falls. Set as a 1940’s radio drama, the story comes alive via an ensemble of ‘radio actors’ who will vocally portray multiple characters and a talented team of artists who will create stunning sounds effects live.

Limelight Theatre Presents: ‘A Christmas Carol’
7 p.m.
Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego
$10 for Adults; $8 for Students/Seniors

Ebenezer Scrooge is a cynical old curmudgeon with little patience for holiday cheer all around him during the Christmas season. After a Christmas Eve visit from several ghosts, Scrooge must confront his own beliefs and isolationism, and discover for himself the true mean of the holidays.

Alien Invasion
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
R $5 / N $7
Ages 7-10.

Come find out what invasive species have integrated themselves in the ecosystems near us, and why they are harmful to the environment. Take a hike, play a game and learn what you can do to help stop the invasion.

DEC. 2

Daddy Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance
5-7 p.m.
Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
R $12/ N $18

Join Alice, the mad hatter, and other Alice in Wonderland characters at this winter wonderland, daddy daughter dance. Father and daughter will dance, make a craft, and take pictures. Dinner will be provided. Register online.

Animal Encounters: Snakes
1-2 p.m.
Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia
R $2 / N $4
Ages 3 and up.

Learn more about the animals that call Red Oak their home. Each month features a different animal. Registration fee goes towards care for the animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

DEC. 3

Holiday Make & Take
During Library Hours
Oswego and Montgomery
Public Library campuses
Free

All Ages. Stop in to make a fun holiday craft. Craft will take about 15 minutes to finish. Each week will be a different craft.

Merry Movie Mondays
5:30 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Bring the family in to the library to enjoy a classic holiday themed movie. Refreshments will be included. No registration required.

Craft Night
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
$5

Enjoy a lively DIY craft night where you will make five unique gift card holders to use for holiday gift-giving. Class instructed by paper crafter Jennifer Boring. Costs $5 to participate with a cap at 10 participants. Must register in person.

Window Painting
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

Join Ms. Joan to decorate the Yorkville Library windows. This program is for children ages 7 and older. Space is limited, register today.

DEC. 4

Adult Craft Night: Paper Ornament
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free
Ages 18+.

Every month make something new. All materials will be provided. The program takes place the first Tuesday of every month. Registration is required.

Preschool Story Time
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Sandwich Library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich
Free

Join in on the fun with your preschooler as we read, dance, sing, play, and learn. Story time is geared towards children aged 2.5 years old to 5 years old.

3D Print Club Drop-In
6:30-8 p.m.
Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego
Free
Grades 6-12

Learn to design items on Tinkercad and have them printed on our 3D printer. Create an account in Tinkercad prior to the program or come with a valid email address. Teens who attend our program can print one item per month for free. You can design items from home and have them printed for a fee. Email designs to bwaalen@oswego.lib.il.us to get pricing.

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

For students in grades 6-8. We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza. Call 630-552-2025 to register.

Threads and More
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

Do you crochet, knit, needlepoint, sew, or quilt? “Threads & More” group is an informal friendly group that welcomes all interest and abilities.  18 and up. No registration required.

Chess Club
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

Chess Club meets twice a month at the Yorkville Public Library. Brad Smith will be available to teach and answer questions regarding the game. Chess sets will be provided for participants.

Computer Coding
1-2:15 p.m.
Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville
Free

Join 4-H staff and volunteers to participate in engaging, hands-on activities that teach CS skills through fun topics like digital animation, gaming, and dancing. Register online. Spaces are limited.

 

 

–Kendall County Calendar of Events Nov. 28 – Dec. 4–