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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 Challenge

Pick 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.

Chess Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chess Club is back! January 18- February 22

Register for any or all of the chess classes. Instructor, Tash Uray will provide instruction for beginners and advanced players. 

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.

Window Art

All Day 2/3 - 2/8
Preschool, Children, Teens
Open
Registration
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.

SPANISH STORY TIME

5:30pm - 6:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
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 volunteers from the YHS National Spanish Honor Society read books in Spanish to the group. Please join us for this new 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.

Chess Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chess Club is back! January 18- February 22

Register for any or all of the chess classes. Instructor, Tash Uray will provide instruction for beginners and advanced players. 

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.

LEGO Kits

All Day 2/10 - 2/15
Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: STEAM

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. 

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.

Family Friendly February Trivia Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors, All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors, All Ages
Program Type: Family Event, Games & Activities, Special Event
Registration 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!

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.

Book Club (Grades 1-2)

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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.

LEGO Meet Up

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Preschool, Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make amazing LEGO creations and hang out with others. LEGOs will be provided, you bring the creativity! 

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.

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.

Chess Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chess Club is back! January 18- February 22

Register for any or all of the chess classes. Instructor, Tash Uray will provide instruction for beginners and advanced players. 

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.

Literacy Centers

All Day 2/18 - 2/21
Preschool, Children
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.

Book Club (Grades 1-2)

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration 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.

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.

Read with Paws

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Open
Registration
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 by clicking on the link below. 

https://evite.me/myuCmSVuxC

 

 

 

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.

Chess Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chess Club is back! January 18- February 22

Register for any or all of the chess classes. Instructor, Tash Uray will provide instruction for beginners and advanced players. 

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.

4-H Science Explorers (ages 6-8)

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Science Explorers for science FUN! 

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.

4-H Science Explorers (ages 9-12)

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12

Join the Science Explorers for science FUN! 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Read with Paws

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Registration
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 

10:30-10:45

10:45-11:00

11:00-11:15

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.