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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 Print (in-person)

9:30am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required

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. 

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 8/5 - 8/9
Preschool, Children, Teens
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)

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.

ALL THINGS GNOME (ages 7-10)

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

There has been a GNOME TAKE OVER at the Yorkville Public Library. 

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.

Family Fort Night

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Fort Night is back! 

Fort building after hours!

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. 

Color with the Cops

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

The Yorkville Police Department will be at the library hanging out and coloring with YOU! Register for this fun and unique experience. 

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.

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.

Beautiful Oops Art

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 7 and older

Join us for the book, "Beautiful Oops" by Barney Saltzberg to discover mistakes can become positives. It is how we look at it.  Then you will create your own art work. Registration is required. 

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.

Book Club (grades 1-2)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
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.

Chair Yoga

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

Books for BINGO

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Books for BINGO

IT'S BACK!  Join us for family fun playing BINGO. Each winner will receive a gently used book.

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.

Chalk the Walk

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Yorkville Public Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Drop in Story Time and stay for Chalk the Walk. We will decorate the sidewalks outside the front entrance of the library. 

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.

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.

LEGO Kits

All Day 8/12 - 8/16
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required

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)

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.

Creek Stomp at Hoover

9:00am - 10:00am
Preschool, Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Play
Event Details:

Join us for Story Time at Hoover Forest Preserve, then Ms Kimberly will guide us to a popular creek at Hoover. We will examine the creatures that live in the creek. Creek nets and buckets will be provided.

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: Michelle Pfister Meeting 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

Book Club (Grades 3-5)

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children
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.

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.

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+
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.

Storybook YOGA

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

AGES 4-10

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.

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