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Escape Room

All Day 7/1 - 7/30
All Ages
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)

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.

Threads & More

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
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. 

Ice Painting

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's try ICE PAINTING. You will receive a block of ice and washable paints to use outside. What will your art work look like? 

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

 

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.

TEEN Dungeons and Dragons

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens! (ages 13-18) 

A new Dungeons and Dragons campaign begins Tuesday, July 2. 

Join our D&D group to explore fantasy worlds together as you embark on epic quests. 

Books & Cooks Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults 18+
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Book Clubs

A book club for readers who love to eat... or is it for eaters who love to read? Has a great book ever inspired you to try a new restaurant? Have you ever tried to recreate a recipe described in a story? Did you fall into a trance during the Eat portion of Eat, Pray, Love and forget to finish the book? This might be the book club for you! In this brand new book club, we will read some great books and bring in recipes and treats to share that were inspired by the reading we did that month.

Roaming Readers

9:00am - 10:30am
Adults 18+
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
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)

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.

3D Printing ( in person)

9:30am - 12:30pm
Children, Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

30-minute appointments are available the first Saturday of each month.  Sam will provide one on one instruction for Tinkercad and how to create a 3D model. The model will be printed on the 3D Printer. Cost: $0.20 / gram. You are also able to submit your print at YPL3DPrint@gmail.com if it is more convenient. 

Please choose a 30 minute time slot 

11:30-12:00

 

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.

Window Art

All Day 7/8 - 7/12
Preschool, Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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)

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.

Friends of the Library

10:15am - 11:45am
Adults 18+
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library is a group of volunteers who love the Yorkville Public Library. The group supports and cooperates with the library in developing, maintaining, and enhancing facilities, resources, and services of the library through

Special Guest Reader

10:30am - 11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Monday Special Guest Reader 

ARE YOU READY??  Levi and Matthew from the band "Ripped Jeans Duo" will read at Story Time! 

Book Club (Grades 3-5)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required

In this two session book club, the participants will receive the book on the first day to read at home. Then it will be discussed at the following session.  Please register for both days on the YPL website.

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.

Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Board of Trustees
Event Details:

The Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of each month.  The public is welcome to attend.

Dabblers: Painting for Beginners

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults 18+
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Upstairs Break Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Learn to paint with Carolyn Kyle. In our fun new art series, learn the basics of painting - each month focusing on different techniques, mediums, or styles. From basic brush strokes to matting and framing your masterpieces, come check it out and dabble a bit with Carolyn.

Bear Hunting Adventure

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are going on a bear hunt! We will read the book, "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" then make a map to lead us to the bear. Part of this program will be outside, weather permitting. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

ELL Boa

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults 18+
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Adult Education
Event Details:

ELL

Bear Hunting Adventure

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are going on a bear hunt! We will read the book, "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" then make a map to lead us to the bear. Part of this program will be outside, weather permitting. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

TAG-Teen Advisory Group

2:45pm - 3:45pm
Teens
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities

Teens in grades 8-12 get together to share ideas about the teen area in the library. They will help create and plan programs. This group also has opportunities to earn volunteer hours. Great chance to meet new people and have some fun and laughs. 

Dabblers: Painting for Beginners

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adults 18+
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Upstairs Break Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required

Learn to paint with Carolyn Kyle. In our fun new art series, learn the basics of painting - each month focusing on different techniques, mediums, or styles. From basic brush strokes to matting and framing your masterpieces, come check it out and dabble a bit with Carolyn.

Preschool Zone

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Open
Registration
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. Both programs today are the same.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults 18+
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Book Clubs

The Lunch Bunch is one of our longest running and most engaging book clubs. Past books have included mysteries, historical fiction, biographies and memoirs, romance, and best-sellers. Bring your lunch and join the Lunch Bunchers for a lively discussion about great books. Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon. 

One Stop Career Resource Center

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Upstairs Break Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education, Special Event
Event Details:

workNet Batavia will be in the library for drop in career services.  If you are looking for work, trying to enhance your skills, or thinking about pivoting to a new career, workNet Batavia, a non-profit career resource service, may be ab

Preschool Zone

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Preschool
Open
Registration
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. Both programs today are the same.