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Window Art

All Day 10/7 - 10/12
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)

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.

Dabblers: Painting for Beginners

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults 18+
Open
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.

Dabblers: Painting for Beginners

5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adults 18+
Open
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.

FALL ART

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are creating "stain glass" artwork. You can bring your own design or use one of ours. This project involves permanent markers so dress for the mess.  

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.

Chalk the Walk

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Department
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.

Thrifted Ghost Art: Adult Painting Class

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Upstairs Break Room
Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Jump into last year's viral fall trend, Thrifted Ghost Art!

In this fun, creative activity, you add spooky ghosts and Halloween pumpkins to already existing landscape art. 

Junior Threads and More

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you crochet, knit, needlepoint, sew, or quilt? Come hang out and work on your unfinished projects, show off finished projects, or check out what other people are doing. 

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.

No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Contest

9:00am - 7:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Yorkville Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pumpkin Decorating Contest is back! 

Feel free to use paint, glue, paper, etc. to decorate your pumpkin. **Please do not cut into the pumpkin.

Learning to Decorate Like Its a Piece of Cake

10:30am - 11:45am
Adults 18+
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Upstairs Break Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to decorate beautiful cookies, cakes, and cupcakes with Bethany - a certified decorating instructor. 

Join Bethany to learn the basics of decoration and in no time making beautiful desserts will be a piece of cake!

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.

Artful Beginnings (preschool)

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

Check out this program. We will read a book then create a fun craft project. Please register. Dress for the mess.

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.

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. 

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.

Dabblers: Painting for Beginners

5:30pm - 6:45pm
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.

Learning to Decorate Like Its a Piece of Cake

10:30am - 11:45am
Adults 18+
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Upstairs Break Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to decorate beautiful cookies, cakes, and cupcakes with Bethany - a certified decorating instructor. 

Join Bethany to learn the basics of decoration and in no time making beautiful desserts will be a piece of cake!

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.

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. 

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.

Dabblers: Painting for Beginners

5:30pm - 6:45pm
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.

Learning to Decorate Like Its a Piece of Cake

10:30am - 11:45am
Adults 18+
Registration
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Upstairs Break Room
Age Group: Adults 18+
Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to decorate beautiful cookies, cakes, and cupcakes with Bethany - a certified decorating instructor. 

Join Bethany to learn the basics of decoration and in no time making beautiful desserts will be a piece of cake!

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.

Poetry & Art : Grapevine

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library
Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors & Writers
Event Details:

The Yorkville Public Library and the Kendall Arts Guild present Poetry & Art : Grapevine on February 22nd 2025 at 1pm in the Michelle Pfister meeting room at the library.

Crafternoon

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

SPRING BREAK FUN! 

Let's CRAFT! We will have a variety of craft projects just for you. Register soon, spaces are limited. 

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.