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.
• Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon.
This informal group works on its own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration is required.
• Free ESL Classes, Thursday, Jan. 9 and 13, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m..
Led by volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
• Writers’ Group, Thursday, Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m..
Writers, adults and high school students, can discuss their work. No registration required.
• New Life for Old Bags, Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Attendees can 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 is required.
Kids events
• Pizza & Pages, grades third through fifth, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 9, 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m..
We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza! Meets from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call 630-552-2025 to register.
• Independent Storytime for 3s, 4s, and 5s, Monday, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m..
For independent three to five year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration is required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop at the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
• Read and Play Everyone, Monday, Jan. 13, 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m..
For ages two to six, with an adult. Drop in for fun with stories, songs, and free play. No registration is required.
• Read and Play Everyone, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m. to 11:10 a.m..
For ages two to six, with an adult. Drop in for fun with stories, songs, and free play. No registration is required.
— Plano Community Library