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Winter Read Challenge

All Day 12/1 - 2/28
Children's Department at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Winter READ Challenge 2025-2026

December 1, 2025- February 28, 2026

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Winter READ Challenge 2025-2026

December 1, 2025- February 28, 2026

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Escape Room

All Day 2/3 - 2/26
Escape Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages
Escape Room Adventure:

This Escape Adventure will be available each month.  Use the clues to unlock the boxes before the time runs out, you only have 30 minutes.  Contact the Youth Service...

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Escape Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities

This Escape Adventure will be available each month.  Use the clues to unlock the boxes before the time runs out, you only have 30 minutes.  Contact the Youth Service Department for an appointment time at 630-553-4354 ext. 108 or stop in.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection to you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Kits

All Day 2/9 - 2/14
Children's Department at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
LEGO Kits:

Come by the library during open hours this week. We will provide containers of various LEGOs to use in the library. Using the bricks provided and your creativity, make your build. ...

No registration needed. 

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Come by the library during open hours this week. We will provide containers of various LEGOs to use in the library. Using the bricks provided and your creativity, make your build. Your creation will be added to the LEGO display at the library. 

No registration needed. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is open to a limited number of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Friends of the Library

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors

The Friends of the Library is a group of volunteers who love the Yorkville Public Library. The group supports and cooperates with the library in developing, maintaining, and enhancing facilities, resources, and services of the library through

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library is a group of volunteers who love the Yorkville Public Library. The group supports and cooperates with the library in developing, maintaining, and enhancing facilities, resources, and services of the library through

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Junior Threads and More

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Do you crochet, knit, needlepoint, sew, quilt or like to draw? Come hang out and work on your unfinished projects, show off finished projects, or check out what other people are doing. 

Great chance to meet new people! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you crochet, knit, needlepoint, sew, quilt or like to draw? Come hang out and work on your unfinished projects, show off finished projects, or check out what other people are doing. 

Great chance to meet new people! 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This event is open to a limited number of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection to you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teens: Valentines for Veterans

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Hey Teens! 

Share the love, let's create Valentines for our local Veterans. We will provide all the materials, you provide the creativity. 

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hey Teens! 

Share the love, let's create Valentines for our local Veterans. We will provide all the materials, you provide the creativity. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection to you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Board of Trustees
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors

The Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of each month.  The public is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of each month.  The public is welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Dabblers: Painting for Adult Beginners

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Dabblers: Adult Painting Class:

Learn to paint with Carolyn Kyle. In our fun new art series, learn the basics of painting - each month focusing on different techniques, mediums, or styles. From basic brush s...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Learn to paint with Carolyn Kyle. In our fun new art series, learn the basics of painting - each month focusing on different techniques, mediums, or styles. From basic brush strokes to matting and framing your masterpieces, come check it out and dabble a bit with Carolyn.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Tots and Toddlers

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Tots and Toddlers:

Join us for songs, stories, and dancing. Your child will receive a take home craft to complete.

Please register each child separately. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, and dancing. Your child will receive a take home craft to complete.

Please register each child separately. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection to you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mindful Movement + Meditation

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors

Join Cristen Grajeda from Balanced Bluebird Healing for this simple and gentle session to relax, release tension, and support self-healing.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Cristen Grajeda from Balanced Bluebird Healing for this simple and gentle session to relax, release tension, and support self-healing.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids: Valentines for Veterans

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to create Valentines for our local Veterans. We will provide all the materials, you provide the creativity. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create Valentines for our local Veterans. We will provide all the materials, you provide the creativity. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection to you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Dungeons & Dragons Group

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Quiet Reading Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults 18+

Brave heroes and cunning rogues, the realm of imagination awaits you at the Yorkville Public Library! Each Tuesday evening, adventurers gather in at the library to embark on quests of courage, wit, and wonder.

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Quiet Reading Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Brave heroes and cunning rogues, the realm of imagination awaits you at the Yorkville Public Library! Each Tuesday evening, adventurers gather in at the library to embark on quests of courage, wit, and wonder.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Lunch Bunch Book Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Lunch Bunch Book Club:

The Lunch Bunch is one of our longest running and most engaging book clubs. Past books have included mysteries, historical fiction, biographies and memoirs, romance, and best-...

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs

The Lunch Bunch is one of our longest running and most engaging book clubs. Past books have included mysteries, historical fiction, biographies and memoirs, romance, and best-sellers. Bring your lunch and join the Lunch Bunchers for a lively discussion about great books. Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Spanish Storytime (Facebook)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Virtual at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages

Spanish Story Time, hosted by this month's special guest reader.  This recording can be found on the YPL Facebook page.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Spanish Story Time, hosted by this month's special guest reader.  This recording can be found on the YPL Facebook page.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Winter Walk at Harris Hill

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Offsite at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Join us at Harris Forest Preserve for a nature walk. We will be discussing winter animals, completing a craft, and enjoying cocoa in front of the fire. 

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Harris Forest Preserve for a nature walk. We will be discussing winter animals, completing a craft, and enjoying cocoa in front of the fire. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is open to a limited number of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection to you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Magic: the Gathering Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+

Magic the Gathering is a tabletop card game with over 50 million players worldwide.  One of the most popular games on the planet, you can now gather at the Yorkville Public Library to play Commander format games of Magic the

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Magic the Gathering is a tabletop card game with over 50 million players worldwide.  One of the most popular games on the planet, you can now gather at the Yorkville Public Library to play Commander format games of Magic the

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Chair Yoga

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors

Join us for Chair Yoga at the Yorkville Public Library. Our Yoga instructor takes us through simple yoga routines that will help reduce stress, improve flexibility, increase strength, and help with focus and mindfulness. Sessions are 45

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Chair Yoga at the Yorkville Public Library. Our Yoga instructor takes us through simple yoga routines that will help reduce stress, improve flexibility, increase strength, and help with focus and mindfulness. Sessions are 45

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Afternoon Hangout - LEGOs

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Join us for LEGOs. We will supply the LEGOs, you supply the creativity. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for LEGOs. We will supply the LEGOs, you supply the creativity. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection to you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Drop In Story Time

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Department at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Drop In Story Time:

Join us at YPL every Friday at 10:30 for Drop In Story Time. This story time is held in the Youth Service Department of the library. A volunteer from The Friends of the Library is ...

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Join us at YPL every Friday at 10:30 for Drop In Story Time. This story time is held in the Youth Service Department of the library. A volunteer from The Friends of the Library is our special reader.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection to you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Virtual 3D Printing

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

Leah English provides a step by step tutorial on how to use Tinkercad. Tinkercad is an easy to use 3D CAD design tool, where you can create an object that we can print on our 3D printer.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Leah English provides a step by step tutorial on how to use Tinkercad. Tinkercad is an easy to use 3D CAD design tool, where you can create an object that we can print on our 3D printer.

Disclaimer(s)

The library's patron conduct policy applies to virtual library programs. Library staff have the right to remove participants from virtual programs who are in violation of the patron conduct policy.

This event is in the "Children" group

Book Club (Grades 1-2)

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Department at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Book Club (grades 1-2):

In this two session book club, we will read an easy reader chapter book and discuss it.  Please register for both dates on the YPL website.

February 14 and 28

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this two session book club, we will read an easy reader chapter book and discuss it.  Please register for both dates on the YPL website.

February 14 and 28

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This event is open to a limited number of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection to you or your child being photographed or recorded.

President's Day Closing

All Day
Yorkville Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of President's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Yorkville Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of President's Day.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Literacy Centers

All Day 2/17 - 2/19
Children's Department at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Literacy Centers:

Stop by anytime Tuesday- Thursday 9:00am -6:00pm to experience a parent/child  guided opportunity for hands-on literacy instruction. Literacy Centers are designed to give chil...

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Early Literacy

Stop by anytime Tuesday- Thursday 9:00am -6:00pm to experience a parent/child  guided opportunity for hands-on literacy instruction. Literacy Centers are designed to give children ample opportunity to practice the very important skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photos and videos may be recorded at library events. By attending you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos which may be used for archival or library promotional purposes. Please inform the event facilitator if you have any objection to you or your child being photographed or recorded.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Mommy and Me Yoga

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Mommy and Me YOGA:

Bond with your little one while exploring yoga, based on your favorite children’s books. This class includes simple breathing work, playful yoga poses, songs, games, and story time...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required

Bond with your little one while exploring yoga, based on your favorite children’s books. This class includes simple breathing work, playful yoga poses, songs, games, and story time. Participants will use their imagination while increasing strength, flexibility, and balance. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodation, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is open to a limited number of attendees. For this reason, please give cancellation notice at least 24 hours before the scheduled event. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.