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Escape Room

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
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.

poster for the Broadway show Little Women: The Musical along with information about this program

Experience Little Women: The Musical

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Virtual at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Holiday, Music & Movies, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Start your holiday season with one of Broadway's biggest literary hits from the comfort of your own home!Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-centur...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Family Event, Holiday, Music & Movies, Special Event
Event Details:

Start your holiday season with one of Broadway's biggest literary hits from the comfort of your own home!

Graphic of a family tree with information about the library's genealogy workshop program.

Branch by Branch: A Genealogy Research Group

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Genealogy Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+
Event Details:

Join other genealogy enthusiasts for a community workshop to explore your roots.  Work together, share stories, and help one another dig into your own family tree.  If po...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Genealogy Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+
Program Type: Adult Education
Required
Event Details:

Join other genealogy enthusiasts for a community workshop to explore your roots.  Work together, share stories, and help one another dig into your own family tree.  

Crafternoon

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for fun and crafts. We will make create bookmarks to keep or give as a gift. 

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

Join us for fun and crafts. We will make create bookmarks to keep or give as a gift. 

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.

Horror Book Club

Horror Book Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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 ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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.  

Christmas Closing

All Day
Yorkville Public Library

The Yorkville Public Library will be closed on December 24 in observance of Christmas Eve.  

Closing
Branches:
Yorkville Public Library
Description:

The Yorkville Public Library will be closed on December 24 in observance of Christmas Eve.  

Christmas Closing

All Day
Yorkville Public Library

The Yorkville Public Library will be closed on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.  

Closing
Branches:
Yorkville Public Library
Description:

The Yorkville Public Library will be closed on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.  

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Chair Yoga:

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 s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required

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 minutes long. Please register for the class. If you need help registering, please call the library.

Dungeons & Dragons Group

Dungeons & Dragons Group

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Dungeons & Dragons Group:

Join the YPL Dungeons & Dragons group every Thursday in the Adult Services department. We are a friendly group of players with a variety of experience levels - from dungeo...

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Games & Activities

Join the YPL Dungeons & Dragons group every Thursday in the Adult Services department. We are a friendly group of players with a variety of experience levels - from dungeon masters who've played for years to brand new gamers trying things out for the first time. Current campaign may be full - check with the library adult services staff to see when spaces are opening or new campaigns are beginning.  

Drop In Story Time

Friday, December 27, 2024 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 28, 2024 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...

Event Details:

Please choose a 15 minute time slot 11:15-11:30 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
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 choose a 15 minute time slot 

11:15-11:30

 

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.

Winter Read Challenge

All Day 12/30 - 2/28
Children's Department at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Teens
Event Details:

Winter Read BINGO ChallengePick up your BINGO card on December 26. Check out and read your books from the library to complete a BINGO.  Each BINGO (max 5) you will be entered ...

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

Winter Read BINGO Challenge

Pick up your BINGO card on December 26. Check out and read your books from the library to complete a BINGO.  Each BINGO (max 5) you will be entered into a raffle drawing for a $25 gift card. 

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.

COUNTDOWN TO NOON- New Year's Eve Party

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Celebrate the NEW YEAR with us. Join us for special activities to ring in the new year. 

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

Celebrate the NEW YEAR with us. 

Join us for special activities to ring in the new year. 

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.

Monday Movie Madness

Monday Movie Madness

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Movies
Age Group:
Adults 18+
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...

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Music & Movies

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

New Year's Closing

All Day
Yorkville Public Library

The Yorkville Public Library will be closed on December 31 in observance of New Year's Eve.  

Closing
Branches:
Yorkville Public Library
Description:

The Yorkville Public Library will be closed on December 31 in observance of New Year's Eve.  

New Year's Day Closing

All Day
Yorkville Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Yorkville Public Library

Escape Room

All Day 1/2 - 1/30
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.

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Chair Yoga:

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 s...

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

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 minutes long. Please register for the class. If you need help registering, please call the library.

Dungeons & Dragons Group

Dungeons & Dragons Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Dungeons & Dragons Group:

Join the YPL Dungeons & Dragons group every Thursday in the Adult Services department. We are a friendly group of players with a variety of experience levels - from dungeo...

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Games & Activities

Join the YPL Dungeons & Dragons group every Thursday in the Adult Services department. We are a friendly group of players with a variety of experience levels - from dungeon masters who've played for years to brand new gamers trying things out for the first time. Current campaign may be full - check with the library adult services staff to see when spaces are opening or new campaigns are beginning.  

Roaming Readers Walking Club

Roaming Readers

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Offsite at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Roaming Readers:

The Roaming Readers Walking Club is a group of book lovers who just love to get out in the fresh air, get some exercise, spend some time with nature, and chat about books with like...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Book Clubs, Health & Wellness
Required

The Roaming Readers Walking Club is a group of book lovers who just love to get out in the fresh air, get some exercise, spend some time with nature, and chat about books with like-minded folks. The group does not read a book each month like a typical book club, instead, they just share what they've been reading and what they like while taking a leisurely stroll through the woods at Hoover Forest Preserve. We meet at Hoover Forest Preserve (11285 W Fox Rd, Yorkville) in the first parking lot (closest to Fox Rd - before you cross the railroad tracks) and walk from there. Weather permitting. Check with the library the day before if there is rain or excessive ice.  

Drop In Story Time

Friday, January 3, 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.

Drop In Story Time

01/03/2025 @ 10:30am to 01/10/2025 @ 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 ...

Cancelled
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 1/6 - 1/11
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. 

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

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. 

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.

YHS Presentations

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

YHS Presentations

Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

YHS Presentations

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.