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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

Escape Room

All Day 12/2 - 12/30
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.

Christmas Closing

All Day
Yorkville Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Yorkville Public Library

Drop In Story Time

Friday, December 26, 2025 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.

Read with Paws

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Read with Paws:

Children can come to the library, select a book and read to a furry friend.  All therapy dogs and handlers have been certified by an accredited organization.  This progra...

Please Register HERE.

 

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

Children can come to the library, select a book and read to a furry friend.  All therapy dogs and handlers have been certified by an accredited organization.  This program was designed originally because children feel less pressure to read to a dog than an adult so, it was meant to be a way to help struggling readers or even just encourage reading.  It is open to all levels of readers and non-readers. 

Please Register HERE.

 

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.

Monday Movie Madness

Monday Movie Madness

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Monday Movie Madness:

Enjoy a free afternoon movie with your friends on the last Monday of each month. To see a complete list of upcoming movie selections, check out the library website: Adult Soci...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Music & Movies
Registration Required

Enjoy a free afternoon movie with your friends on the last Monday of each month. To see a complete list of upcoming movie selections, check out the library website: Adult Social Programming - Yorkville Public Library

COUNTDOWN TO NOON- New Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Help us welcome 2026 and celebrate the end of 2025 at the library. Join us for crafts and games while we wait for 12:00. 

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

Help us welcome 2026 and celebrate the end of 2025 at the library. Join us for crafts and games while we wait for 12:00. 

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.

Painting of a blue bird with a red flower with the text about this program.

Mindful Movement + Meditation

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

Dungeons & Dragons logo along with information about this program

Dungeons & Dragons Group

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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.

New Year's Closing

All Day
Yorkville Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Yorkville Public Library

New Year's Closing

All Day
Yorkville Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Yorkville Public Library

Drop In Story Time

Friday, January 2, 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.

Window Art

All Day 1/5 - 1/10
Children's Department at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Teens
Window Art:

Help the library decorate this month by adding your artwork to the windows. Bring your creativity, we will provide all materials to create your art. 

This program is set up for participants to come into the library anytime during open hours, Jan. 5-10 to complete their window artwork. 

Please register each participant separately. 

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

Help the library decorate this month by adding your artwork to the windows. Bring your creativity, we will provide all materials to create your art. 

This program is set up for participants to come into the library anytime during open hours, Jan. 5-10 to complete their window artwork. 

Please register each participant 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.

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.

Threads & More

Threads & More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Threads & More:

Do you crochet, knit, needlepoint, sew, or quilt? If so, get together with fellow "threaders" for a creativity blast! Come work on your unfinished projects, show off finished proje...

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Do you crochet, knit, needlepoint, sew, or quilt? If so, get together with fellow "threaders" for a creativity blast! Come work on your unfinished projects, show off finished projects, and check out what other people are doing. "Threads & More" group is an informal friendly group that welcomes all interest and abilities. The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. This program is for adults 18 and older. No registration is required. Come see what this is all about. 

Mommy and Me Yoga

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Painting of a blue bird with a red flower with the text about this program.

Mindful Movement + Meditation

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons logo along with information about this program

Dungeons & Dragons Group

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Preschool Zone

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Preschool Zone:

Join us for interactive and engaging books plus activities for you and your child. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required

Join us for interactive and engaging books plus activities for you and your child. 

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.

Afternoon Hangout - LEGOs

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

FOL Murder Mystery Event Planning Meeting

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Planning meeting for the Friends of the Library Murder Mystery Event to be held Sun, January 25.

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Planning meeting for the Friends of the Library Murder Mystery Event to be held Sun, January 25.

Magic the Gathering Cards and information about this program

Magic: the Gathering Club

Wednesday, January 7, 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.

Cartoon women in yoga poses along with information about this program

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 8, 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

Tots and Toddlers

Thursday, January 8, 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.

SPANISH STORY TIME

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Department at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

SPANISH STORY TIME (DROP IN) 

The first Thursday of each month we will have a student from the YHS National Spanish Honor Society read books in Spanish to the group. Please join us for this special program. 

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

SPANISH STORY TIME (DROP IN) 

The first Thursday of each month we will have a student from the YHS National Spanish Honor Society read books in Spanish to the group. Please join us for this special program. 

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.