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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

Books for BINGO

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us to play BINGO! Winners will receive a gently used book of their choice. All supplies will be provided.  Register your family for this event, before it is full.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to play BINGO! Winners will receive a gently used book of their choice. All supplies will be provided.  Register your family for this event, before it is full.

Healthy Cooking

Healthy Cooking with Jess

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Healthy Cooking with Jess:

A monthly series on nutrition and wellness after retirement and beyond! Learn to care for yourself in your new found time. We’ll talk about nutritionally dense foods, what foo...

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

A monthly series on nutrition and wellness after retirement and beyond! Learn to care for yourself in your new found time. We’ll talk about nutritionally dense foods, what foods that can help you feel your best, food energetics, and how to add joyful movement to your everyday life. Certified Holistic Health Coach, Jess Stewart will demonstrate how easy and simple cooking healthy can be. 

Literacy Centers

All Day 1/20 - 1/22
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.

Mommy and Me Yoga

Tuesday, January 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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.

Magic the Gathering Cards and information about this program

Magic: the Gathering Club

Wednesday, January 21, 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.

Psychological Thriller Book Club

Psychological Thriller Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Psychological Thriller Book Club:

Join us for a brand new book club focused on Psychological Thrillers, Mysteries, and Suspenseful Stories. If you love those gripping tales that leave you on the edge of your s...

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

Join us for a brand new book club focused on Psychological Thrillers, Mysteries, and Suspenseful Stories. If you love those gripping tales that leave you on the edge of your seat, trying to figure out whodunnit or how your hero/heroine is going to get themselves out of this jam... then this might be the book club for you. The club will meet the third Wednesday of each month to discuss a different book.  

Cartoon women in yoga poses along with information about this program

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 22, 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

My College Planning: Scholarships, Grants, and Loans (webinar)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Education & College Prep
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+

My College Planning Webinar

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+
Program Type: Education & College Prep
Event Details:

My College Planning Webinar

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.

Drop In Story Time

Friday, January 23, 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.

Dodsworth in Rome by Tim Egan

Book Club (Grades 1-2)

Saturday, January 24, 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.

January 10 and 24

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.

January 10 and 24

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.

3D Printing (in person)

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Department at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Register here for your 15 minute appointment  https://evite.me/TPeC37ZVWr 

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

Register here for your 15 minute appointment  https://evite.me/TPeC37ZVWr 

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.

Read with Paws

Saturday, January 24, 2026 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  https://evite.me/c2kYzGb7Rd 

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  https://evite.me/c2kYzGb7Rd 

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.

Murder Mystery Event invite

Murder Mystery Event

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Yorkville Public Library at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors

Murder Mystery Event

Sponsored by the Friends of the Yorkville Public Library 

Sunday, January 25 · 1pm · Ages 14+ · 

Tickets Available Now: $10/adults, $5 students

Yorkville Public Library

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Yorkville Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Murder Mystery Event

Sponsored by the Friends of the Yorkville Public Library 

Sunday, January 25 · 1pm · Ages 14+ · 

Tickets Available Now: $10/adults, $5 students

Yorkville Public Library

Artful Beginnings (preschool)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool

Check out this Preschool program. We will read a book then create a fun craft project. Please register. Dress for the mess.

If you have multiple children, please register each child separately. Thank you. 

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

Check out this Preschool program. We will read a book then create a fun craft project. Please register. Dress for the mess.

If you have multiple children, please register each child separately. Thank you. 

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 Matinee

Monday, January 26, 2026 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

Horror Book Club

Horror Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Horror Book Club:

Fans of the spooky, the scary, the creepy, and the eerie should join us for our brand new Horror Book Club. We will meet on the 4th Monday of each month to discuss a new book ...

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

Fans of the spooky, the scary, the creepy, and the eerie should join us for our brand new Horror Book Club. We will meet on the 4th Monday of each month to discuss a new book each month.  

Cartoon tools used in crafting and maker projects along with information about this program

Maker Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors

Crafters, artists, and makers - join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month for an exciting new maker program.

January 27 - 10am and 5pm sessions - A Word to the Wise: Needle Felted Owls 

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

Crafters, artists, and makers - join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month for an exciting new maker program.

January 27 - 10am and 5pm sessions - A Word to the Wise: Needle Felted Owls 

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

Mindful Movement + Meditation

Tuesday, January 27, 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 27, 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.

Cartoon tools used in crafting and maker projects along with information about this program

Maker Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors

Crafters, artists, and makers - join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month for an exciting new maker program.

January 27 - 10am and 5pm sessions - A Word to the Wise: Needle Felted Owls 

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

Crafters, artists, and makers - join us on the 4th Tuesday of each month for an exciting new maker program.

January 27 - 10am and 5pm sessions - A Word to the Wise: Needle Felted Owls 

Creative Writing Group

Creative Writing Group

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Authors & Writers
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Creative Writing Group:

Whether you are looking to write the next great thriller, your biography, a short story, or even develop your professional writing skills, this program may be for you. This gr...

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

Whether you are looking to write the next great thriller, your biography, a short story, or even develop your professional writing skills, this program may be for you. This group is for all people who are passionate about words. Its intent is to create a positive, encouraging, honest, and fun atmosphere that will support and motivate each person to achieve excellence in writing. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the Month.