This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Escape Room All Day 12/1 - 12/31 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 1 - 31 2024 Escape Room All Day 12/1 - 12/31 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 20 - 22 2024 Experience Little Women: The Musical 12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm - 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm Children, Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dec 20 - 22 2024 Experience Little Women: The Musical 12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm - 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm Children, Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Branch by Branch: A Genealogy Research Group 11:00am - 1:00pm Teens, Adults 18+ Closed Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Branch by Branch: A Genealogy Research Group 11:00am - 1:00pm Teens, Adults 18+ Closed Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Genealogy Room Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+ Program Type: Adult Education Registration 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Crafternoon 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Crafternoon 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration 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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Horror Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults 18+ Cancelled This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Cancelled Horror 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 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.
Dec 24 2024 Tue Christmas Closing All Day Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Closing All Day Branches: Yorkville Public Library Description: The Yorkville Public Library will be closed on December 24 in observance of Christmas Eve.
Dec 25 2024 Wed Christmas Closing All Day Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Christmas Closing All Day Branches: Yorkville Public Library Description: The Yorkville Public Library will be closed on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Chair Yoga 10:15am - 11:00am Adults 18+ Open Registration This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Chair Yoga 10:15am - 11:00am Adults 18+ Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration 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 "Adults 18+" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Dungeons & Dragons Group 4:00pm - 6:45pm Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Dungeons & Dragons Group 4:00pm - 6:45pm Adults 18+ 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri Drop In Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 27 2024 Fri 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Read with Paws 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Open Registration This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Read with Paws 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Registration 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec-Feb 2024 Winter Read Challenge All Day 12/30 - 2/28 Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec-Feb 2024 Winter Read Challenge All Day 12/30 - 2/28 Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Teens 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 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 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon COUNTDOWN TO NOON- New Year's Eve Party 11:00am - 12:00pm Preschool, Children Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon COUNTDOWN TO NOON- New Year's Eve Party 11:00am - 12:00pm Preschool, Children Waitlist Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Special Event Registration 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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon Monday Movie Madness 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon Monday Movie Madness 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults 18+ 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
Dec 31 2024 Tue New Year's Closing All Day Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing New Year's Closing All Day Branches: Yorkville Public Library Description: The Yorkville Public Library will be closed on December 31 in observance of New Year's Eve.
Jan 1 2025 Wed New Year's Day Closing All Day Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Day Closing All Day Branches: Yorkville Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 2 - 30 2025 Escape Room All Day 1/2 - 1/30 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 2 - 30 2025 Escape Room All Day 1/2 - 1/30 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.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Chair Yoga 10:15am - 11:00am Adults 18+, Seniors Open Registration This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Chair Yoga 10:15am - 11:00am Adults 18+, Seniors Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness Registration 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 "Adults 18+" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Dungeons & Dragons Group 4:00pm - 6:45pm Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Dungeons & Dragons Group 4:00pm - 6:45pm Adults 18+ 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. Jan 3 2025 Fri Roaming Readers 9:00am - 10:30am Adults 18+, Seniors Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Roaming Readers 9:00am - 10:30am Adults 18+, Seniors Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Offsite Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs, 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Drop In Story Time 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 3 - 10 2025 Drop In Story Time 01/03/2025 @ 10:30am - 01/10/2025 @ 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Cancelled This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 3 - 10 2025 Cancelled Drop In Story Time 01/03/2025 @ 10:30am - 01/10/2025 @ 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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 6 - 11 2025 Window Art All Day 1/6 - 1/11 Preschool, Children, Teens Open Registration This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 6 - 11 2025 Window Art All Day 1/6 - 1/11 Preschool, Children, Teens Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Preschool, Children, Teens 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) 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 "All Ages" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon YHS Presentations 4:30pm - 7:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon YHS Presentations 4:30pm - 7:00pm All Ages 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.
