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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 

Today's guest reader is from the Yorkville Police Department. 

Book Club (Grades 3-5)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Open
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.

Horror Book Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults 18+
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Library Board 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.  

Weaving - Macrame

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's try Macrame! Ms. Jodi will teach us the steps to create our own wall hanging. 

(Younger children may need adult assistance.)

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. 

Creative Writing Group

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

Whether you are looking to write the next great thriller, your biography, a short story, or even develop your professional writing skills, this program may be for you. This group is for all people who are passionate about words. Its intent is to create a positive, encouraging, honest, and fun atmosphere that will support and motivate each person to achieve excellence in writing. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the Month.

Stories in the Park - Price Park

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

We are back at the Yorkville parks for Story Time! 

June 19 at 11:30 am  Town Square  - 301 N. Bridge St

June 26 at 10:30 am  Countryside Pavilion Park, 105 West Countryside 

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

ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please register each person attending individually. 

Join us for Animals Around the World! Incredible Bats will be here with a variety of animals.  Please provide your YPL card number while registering.  

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.

Chair Yoga

10:15am - 11:00am
Adults 18+
Open
Registration
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.

Tots and Toddlers

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for songs, stories, and dancing. Your child will receive a take home craft to complete.

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

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.

Book Club (Grades 1-2)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Open
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, we will read an easy reader chapter book and discuss it.  Please register for both dates 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.

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.

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.  

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.

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. 

Register each child separately. 

Please choose a 15 minute time slot in "special notes". The time slots will be assigned in the order of registration. 

10:30-10:45

10:45-11:00

11:00-11:15

11:15-11:30

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.

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 

Today's reader is Karen Sterioti. She will read some favorite children's books along with introducing Yoga poses. 

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: https://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/monday-movie-madness/ 

Farmacy Farmstand Story Time

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

Join us for fun on the farm after Story Time. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Stories in the Park - Beecher Park

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

We are back at the Yorkville parks for Story Time! 

June 19 at 11:30 am  Town Square  - 301 N. Bridge St

June 26 at 10:30 am  Countryside Pavilion Park, 105 West Countryside 

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 Senora Katalina, can be found in the YPL Facebook page.

Chair Yoga

10:15am - 11:00am
Adults 18+
Open
Registration
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.

Getting Ready for Kindergarten: Books, Books, Books!

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Getting Ready for Kindergarten 

August 1: Books, Books, Books! 

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.

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.  

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.