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OCHA's Job and Career Assistance

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Adult Education

Age Group:

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

Job & Career Assistance

U.S. Workforce Integration Series with the Organization for Citizens Humanitarian Assistance

OCHA is holding a six-part core career series on integration into the American workforce.

Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Maciano's Pizza

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 9:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

On Monday, April 6, 2026, Maciano's of Yorkville will donate 20% of sales to the Friends of the Yorkville Public Library!

 Dine in or carry out.  

11:00 am to 9:00 pm

 Maciano's - 272 E. Veterans Parkway

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OCHA's Job and Career Assistance

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Adult Education

Age Group:

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

Job & Career Assistance

U.S. Workforce Integration Series with the Organization for Citizens Humanitarian Assistance

OCHA is holding a six-part core career series on integration into the American workforce.

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Y115 Virtuoso Strings Concert

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Program Type:

Music & Movies, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Yorkville Middle School’s Virtuoso Strings is a premier honors ensemble debuting in the 2025–2026 school year.

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Voice, Culture, & Human Connection with Cristina Henriquez

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Program Type:

Adult Education, Authors & Writers, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults 18+, Seniors
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 a special Zoom presentation with critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

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Job and Career Assistance

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Adult Education

Age Group:

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

Job & Career Assistance

U.S. Workforce Integration Series with the Organization for Citizens Humanitarian Assistance

OCHA is holding a six-part core career series on integration into the American workforce.

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Rooted in Trouble: The Impact of Invasive Plant Species

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Program Type:

Adult Education, Special Event, STEAM

Age Group:

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

The Conservation Foundation presents Season 3 of The Fox River: Our Hidden Gem an educational series on Yorkville's waterway.

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Job and Career Assistance

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Program Type:

Adult Education

Age Group:

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

Job & Career Assistance

U.S. Workforce Integration Series with the Organization for Citizens Humanitarian Assistance

OCHA is holding a six-part core career series on integration into the American workforce.

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Maker Tuesdays

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Program Type:

Adult Education, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
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:

Easter Eggs & Pyrography 

March 24 - 10am. 1pm, and 5pm sessions (limited to 6 patrons per session) 

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Medicare 101

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Program Type:

Adult Education, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults 18+, Seniors
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Upstairs Break Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education, Special Event
Event Details:

Drop in to speak with Cindy Fields, a local Medicare expert, to discuss the ins and outs of Medicare and help seniors understand their coverage and the options they have for 2026 and beyond.

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Escape Room

All Day 4/2–4/30
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)

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.

OCHA's Job and Career Assistance

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults 18+
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Genealogy Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Adult Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Job & Career Assistance

U.S. Workforce Integration Series with the Organization for Citizens Humanitarian Assistance

OCHA is holding a six-part core career series on integration into the American workforce.

Window Art

All Day 4/6–4/11
Preschool, Children, Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

This program is set up for participants to come into the library anytime during open hours, April 6-11 to complete their window artwork. 

Please register each participant 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.

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.

Toddler Play

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
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.

Dine to Donate Fundraiser at Maciano's Pizza

11:00am–9:00pm
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

On Monday, April 6, 2026, Maciano's of Yorkville will donate 20% of sales to the Friends of the Yorkville Public Library!

 Dine in or carry out.  

11:00 am to 9:00 pm

 Maciano's - 272 E. Veterans Parkway

Kendall County Pre-Fair Employment Workshop

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education
Event Details:

This pre-employment workshop will prepare job seekers that will be attending the Kendall County Career Resource & Job Fair at the YMCA in Plano on April 15 to stand out by covering essential skills like resume polishing, networking, elevator p

Threads & More

10:00am–11:00am
Adults 18+, Seniors
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
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. 

Mommy and Me Yoga

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

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.

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.

Mindful Movement + Meditation

1:00pm–1:45pm
Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors
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 Group

4:00pm–6:45pm
Adults 18+
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.

Book Club (Grades 3-5)

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
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)

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.

Books & Cooks Book Club

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults 18+, Seniors
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
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.

Lunch Bunch Book Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults 18+, Seniors
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
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. 

Spanish Storytime (Facebook)

1:00pm–1:15pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Spanish Story Time, hosted by this month's special guest reader.  This recording can be found on 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.

Magic: the Gathering Club

5:00pm–6:45pm
Teens, Adults 18+
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.

Chair Yoga

10:15am–11:00am
Adults 18+, Seniors
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

SPANISH STORY TIME

5:30pm–6:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

SPANISH STORY TIME (DROP IN) 

The first Thursday of each month we will have a student from the YHS National Spanish Honor Society read books in Spanish to the group. Please join us for this special program. 

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

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
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.

Jumpstart Screenings

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Jumpstart is a free service for pregnant woman and those with children 0-3 years of age. Jumpstart offers many services to ensure the child gets the right support to succeed.  Stop by for a free screening.

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.

Virtual 3D Printing

9:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Leah English provides a step by step tutorial on how to use Tinkercad. Tinkercad is an easy to use 3D CAD design tool, where you can create an object that we can print on our 3D printer.

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.

Book Club (Grades 1-2)

9:30am–10:00am
Children
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.

April 11 and 25

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.

Book Your Table: A Tablescape Fundraiser for our Community

10:00am–3:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Book Your Table: A Tablescape Fundraiser for our Community!

Sat. April 11 · 10am-3pm · All Ages · Tickets Required: $10/person

Yorkville Public Library

OCHA's Job and Career Assistance

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults 18+
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Genealogy Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Adult Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Job & Career Assistance

U.S. Workforce Integration Series with the Organization for Citizens Humanitarian Assistance

OCHA is holding a six-part core career series on integration into the American workforce.

LEGO Kits

All Day 4/13–4/18
Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Come by the library during open hours this week. We will provide containers of various LEGOs to use in the library. Using the bricks provided and your creativity, make your build. Your creation will be added to the LEGO display at the library. 

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.

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.