The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009.
• Bingo in the Books, Saturday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m..
Participants can have fun while they help raise money for the Library! Choose a book theme for your table and feel free to dress up and decorate for a chance to win a prize. There will be other prizes and raffles. Snacks will be available for purchase. Buy a table of six for $100 or pay $20 per person.
• Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon.
The 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.
• Writers’ Group, Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m..
Come join other writers to discuss your work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration required. Meets on the second and fourth Thursdays.
• Suicide Prevention, Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m..
Those worried about someone can learn basic information about suicide, how to get help, and resources for living with loss. Presented by the Suicide Prevention Services of America. No registration required.
•New Life for Old Bags, Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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.
• Disney Vacations 101, Monday, March 30, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m..
Not sure where to start on planning your dream Disney vacation? Disney fanatics Paula Bender and Janet Thibeau have logged more than 30 visits. They’ll share the ins and outs of planning your Disney trip, solo, as a couple, or a family!
Kids events
• Read And Play Everyone, Mondays, 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. March 2, 9, 16; Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. March 3, 10, 17.
For ages two to six, with an adult. Drop in for fun with stories, songs, and free play. No registration required.
• Rhyme Time, Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m or 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and Fridays, February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m..
For babies to age three accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime will feature action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
•Pizza & Pages, grades third through fifth, Tuesday, March 3 or Thursday, March 5, 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..
Everyone will read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza! Call 630-552-2025 5 to register.
• Monarchs on the Move
Wednesday, March 25, 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m..
For students in grades K-5. Call 630-552-2025 to register. Join us for a 4-H Ag Innovators Experience. This interactive STEM program will help kids learn about the life cycles of butterflies and explore ways to increase the monarch habitat. Presented by Jo Ann Britton from the University of Illinois Extension.
— Plano Community Library