MONDAY
Kubica book event: Mary Kubica will answer questions and sign copies of her book, “Just the Nicest Couple,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Wentz Science Center, 131 S. Loomis Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
MONDAY AND FRIDAY
Yoga and stories: Storytime Yoga for children and families will be held at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, and 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. Go to www.naperville-lib.org for more information.
TUESDAY
Discovery Play: Preschool-aged children can learn about presidents in Joe Naper’s Discovery Play at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Register at www.napersettlement.org.
WEDNESDAY
Book signing: The Rev. Wheeler Parker and Christopher Benson will talk about and sign copies, “A Few Days Full of Trouble: Revelations on the Journey to Justice for my Cousin and Best Friend Emmett Till,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
THURSDAY
Teen Tasters: Middle and high school students can test hot chocolate toppings during a Teen Tasters program at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Register at www.naperville-lib.org.
THURSDAY
Riverview work day: Volunteers will remove invasive plants from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Riverview Farmstead Preserve on Book Road, south of Hassert Boulevard in Naperville. Register to participate by Tuesday morning at www.reconnectwithnature.org.
Ibtihaj Muhhammad book signing: Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhhammad will speak and sign copies, “The Kindest Red,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. Register at www.andersonsbookshop.com.
FRIDAY
Sticky Snow Friends: Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 18 months to 3 will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
FRIDAY TO SUNDAY
Matilda the Musical: Magical Starlight Theatre will present “Matilda the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13; 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14; and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Naperville Central High School, 440 W. Aurora Ave. Tickets are $14 in advance, $17 at the door. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
City of Angels: BrightSide Theatre will present “City of Angels” at 8 p.m. Fridayand Sunday, Jan. 13-14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Madden Theatre, 171 Chicago Ave. Tickets are $28 to $33. For more information, go to www.brightsidetheatre.com.
SATURDAY
Animal Tracks: Children can learn about local wildlife through activities, games and crafts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road. No registration is required. For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org.
Naperville Plays: Hands-on activities and exhibits for children from Naper Settlement, DuPage Children’s Museum, Knoch Knolls Nature Center and Naperville Public Library will be available from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at DuPage Children’s Museum, 301 N. Washington St. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
Community Cares: DuPage Children’s Museum is teaming up with local organizations to help children learn about giving back to their community during Community Cares from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the museum, 301 N. Washington St. Activities include organizing donations for a local food bank, packing toiletry bags for those in need and more. For more information, go to www.dupagechildrens.org.
Chinese Storytime: Children can listen to stories, songs and activities in Mandarin during a family storytime at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. For more information, go to www.naperville-lib.org.
