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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Mommy and Me Yoga

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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.

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, April 15, 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
Event Details:

Join Cristen Grajeda from Balanced Bluebird Healing for this simple and gentle session to relax, release tension, and support self-healing. You will practice powerful techniques in...

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

Teen Cookie/Cupcake Decorating

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens and Pre-teensLet's decorate! Mrs. Bethany will teach specialized techniques needed to create beautiful, delicious treats. All materials are provided except a container to tak...

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

Teens and Pre-teens

Let's decorate! Mrs. Bethany will teach specialized techniques needed to create beautiful, delicious treats. All materials are provided except a container to take home your creations. 

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Children" group.

Book Club (Grades 1-2)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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.

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

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.

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

Magic: the Gathering Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+
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 Publ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+
Program Type: Games & Activities
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 "All Ages" group.

Family Friendly Spring Trivia Night

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Family Event, Games & Activities, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Fun for the whole family with this family-friendly trivia game.  Form your family team and come answer questions about books, history, movies, music, and TV shows wi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Family Event, Games & Activities, Special Event
Required
Event Details:

Fun for the whole family with this family-friendly trivia game.  Form your family team and come answer questions about books, history, movies, music, and TV shows with the chance to win some fun prizes!

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

Psychological Thriller Book Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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.  

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

Tech Help for Seniors

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Lobby at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Local tech expert Steve Goodwin would like to help you with your computer, tablet, and smart phone issues.  Steve will help patrons one at a time for sessions of fifteen minut...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education, STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Local tech expert Steve Goodwin would like to help you with your computer, tablet, and smart phone issues.  Steve will help patrons one at a time for sessions of fifteen minutes each to assist with whatever problems you're having with your de

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, April 17, 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.

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

Tots and Toddlers

Thursday, April 17, 2025 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.

Event Details:

Please register each child separately. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
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 "Adults 18+" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Group

Thursday, April 17, 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.  

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

Men's Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Men’s Book Club:

Get excited and energized about reading with the YPL Men's Book Club, a monthly group that centers on thought provoking and lively discussions about fascinating and diverse books f...

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

Get excited and energized about reading with the YPL Men's Book Club, a monthly group that centers on thought provoking and lively discussions about fascinating and diverse books from all different genres. Recent titles have included historical fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, literary fiction, biography, historical nonfiction, and even best sellers. Newcomers are always welcome. The group meets at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month.  

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, April 18, 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.

Good Friday Closing at 1:00

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Yorkville Public Library

The Library will be closing at 1:00 in observance of Good Friday.

Closing
Branches:
Yorkville Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closing at 1:00 in observance of Good Friday.

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

Toddler Play

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Play
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Caregivers and littles stop by to play at the library and meet new friends. No registration needed. 

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

Caregivers and littles stop by to play at the library and meet new friends. 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.

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Healthy Cooking with Jess

Monday, April 21, 2025 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
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness
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. 

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

Literacy Centers

All Day 4/22 - 4/25
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Literacy Centers:

Stop by anytime Tuesday- Thursday 9:00am -6:00pm and Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm to experience a parent/child  guided opportunity for hands-on literacy instruction. Literacy Center...

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

Stop by anytime Tuesday- Thursday 9:00am -6:00pm and Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mindful Movement + Meditation

Tuesday, April 22, 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
Event Details:

Join Cristen Grajeda from Balanced Bluebird Healing for this simple and gentle session to relax, release tension, and support self-healing. You will practice powerful techniques in...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness
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 "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creative Writing Group

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.

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

Art for Everyone.

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

Art for Everyone is an accessible painting class designed for adults and teens with physical or cognitive differences.  Our instructors want to collaborate to create art in an...

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

Art for Everyone is an accessible painting class designed for adults and teens with physical or cognitive differences.  Our instructors want to collaborate to create art in an accepting, modification-friendly space. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Spanish Storytime (Facebook)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Virtual at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Spanish Story Time, hosted by Senora Katalina, can be found in 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 Senora Katalina, can be found in 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.

Magic: the Gathering Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+
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 Publ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+
Program Type: Games & Activities
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Fox River Presentation from the Conservation Foundation

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Special Event, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Event Details:

January 22100 Years Later: A Fox River Photo Canoe TripBy Scott Johnson, Forest Foundation of Kendall CountyFebruary 26Buzzing Through the Fox River Valley: Exploring the...

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

January 22
100 Years Later: A Fox River Photo Canoe Trip

By Scott Johnson, Forest Foundation of Kendall County

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

Chair Yoga

Thursday, April 24, 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.