The Oswego Public Library Montgomery campus hosts art historian Jeff Mishur who will discuss An Army for Eternity: China’s Terracotta Warriors on Nov. 5. (Photo courtesy of Field Museum)

Nov. 2

Car Care Aware

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington St.

Free

Join us at the Oswego Senior Center as we learn about car maintenance, driving safety, what to do with that extra car, what to do in case collision repairs are needed, and traffic laws. Register at the Oswego Senior Center, or call (630) 554-5602.

Nov. 2

Free Veterans Talk

10-11 a.m.

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

Free

The Alzheimer’s Association offers a special program for veterans called “Your Service, Your Health, Our Focus.” This 30-minute program for those ages 55 and up focuses on the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org or call (630) 859-8606.

Nov. 2

Panera Storytime

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.

Nov. 3

All Hands on Deck Card Challenge

6-7 p.m.

Little White School Museum, 72 Polk St., Oswego

Free

Shuffle your family over to the museum to join in a fun-filled evening challenging others to a game of cards. A snack will be provided. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. A parent must attend with their child. Age: 3 and up.

Nov. 3

Award Winners and Classics Book Discussion Group

7-8 p.m.

Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson St., Oswego

Free

Meets the first Thursday of the month at the Oswego Campus and discusses classic novels and recent award winners. Contact Gloria Drake at (630) 978-1660 to receive a copy of the book. No registration required.

Nov. 3

Mudslinging, Muckraking and Apple Pie

7-8 p.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

In this program, hear the stories of the mudslinging and muckraking of the Jefferson v. Adams campaign of 1800, the Jackson v. Adams of 1828, and the Lincoln v. Douglas of 1860. This program is presented by HFK Presents and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Nov. 5

Whose Bed?

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 Rt. 25, Batavia

Fee $5(R) / $7(N)

We will read “The Very Best Bed” by Rebeka Raye together. The book will be our inspiration for a hike the woods in search of the very best bed for our woodland friends. Dress for the weather. Age 3Y-5Y.  To register, visit http://www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Nov. 5

An Army for Eternity: China’s Terracotta Warriors

1-2 p.m.

Oswego Public Library

Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery

Free

Throughout 2016, Chicago hosts a rare tour of ancient Terracotta figures from the tomb of China’s first emperor. In this slide lecture, art historian Jeff Mishur discusses the process used to create these figures.

Nov. 7

Baby Goose Storytime

1:30-1:50 p.m.

Oswego Public Library

Montgomery Campus, 1111 Reading Drive, Montgomery

Free

Children ages 3-18 months with an adult can gather to share stories, rhymes and music with each other during this fun event which takes place in the Montgomery Youth Program Room

Nov. 8

Genealogy Consultations

9 a.m. to 12 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 collections at the Oswego Campus. No registration is required.

Nov. 8

Lego Duplo

10:30-11 a.m.

Yorkville Public Library, 902 Game Farm Road, Yorkville

Free

Lego club for the younger set w/parent. We supply the Duplos, kids have the fun! Children will make unique creations for display. Registration is required. Visit yorkville.lib.il.us/events/ to register.

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