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

Winter Read Challenge

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

Winter READ Challenge 2025-2026

December 1, 2025- February 28, 2026

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

Winter READ Challenge 2025-2026

December 1, 2025- February 28, 2026

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

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

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Authors & Writers, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors

Join us for this special Zoom presentation with Jonathan Eig, the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education, Authors & Writers, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for this special Zoom presentation with Jonathan Eig, the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

Open
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.

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

Feathered Friends of the Fox: Birds Across Local Habitats

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Special Event, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults 18+, Seniors

By Scott Johnson, Forest Foundation of Kendall County

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

By Scott Johnson, Forest Foundation of Kendall County

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

Winter Walk at Harris Hill

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

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

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

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

Fort Night

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Department at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Teens

Family Fort Night is back! 

Fort building after hours!

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

Family Fort Night is back! 

Fort building after hours!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

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

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Job Seeker Resource

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults 18+

In preparation for the Kendall County Job Fair, the department of economic development will be holding this help session.  

Job coaching and preparation, as well as help sessions on resumes and interviews.

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

In preparation for the Kendall County Job Fair, the department of economic development will be holding this help session.  

Job coaching and preparation, as well as help sessions on resumes and interviews.

This event is in the "Children" group

Owl Pellet Dissection

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Children

Hey Young Scientists! 

What do owls eat?? Let's find out by dissecting an owl pellet. All supplies will be provided. 

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

Hey Young Scientists! 

What do owls eat?? Let's find out by dissecting an owl pellet. All supplies will be provided. 

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 "All Ages" group

Books for BINGO

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Book Your Table: A Tablescape Fundraiser for our Community

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages

description coming soon

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

description coming soon

This event is in the "Teens" group

YHS Senior Projects

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

YHS Senior Projects 

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

YHS Senior Projects 

This event is in the "Teens" group

YHS Senior Projects

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

YHS Senior Projects 

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

YHS Senior Projects 

This event is in the "Teens" group

YHS Senior Projects

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

YHS Senior Projects 

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

YHS Senior Projects 

This event is in the "Teens" group

YHS Senior Projects

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

YHS Senior Projects 

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

YHS Senior Projects 

This event is in the "Teens" group

YHS Senior Projects

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

YHS Senior Projects 

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

YHS Senior Projects 

This event is in the "Teens" group

YHS Senior Projects

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Board Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

YHS Senior Projects 

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

YHS Senior Projects 

This event is in the "Adults 18+" group

Job Seeker Resource

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room at Yorkville Public Library
Program Type:
Adult Education, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults 18+

In preparation for the Kendall County Job Fair, the department of economic development will be holding this help session.  

Job coaching and preparation, as well as help sessions on resumes and interviews.

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

In preparation for the Kendall County Job Fair, the department of economic development will be holding this help session.  

Job coaching and preparation, as well as help sessions on resumes and interviews.