Week Calendar

Name: Escape Room
Start: 2024-09-03
End: 2024-09-28
Location: Yorkville Public Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (9/15)	Mon (9/16)	Tue (9/17)	Wed (9/18)	Thu (9/19)	Fri (9/20)	Sat (9/21)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Escape Room All Day 9/3 - 9/28 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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) 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. LEGO Kits All Day 9/16 - 9/21 Preschool, Children Closed Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: STEAM 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 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.
9 am					This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tech Help for Seniors 9:00am - 10:00am Adults 18+, Seniors Closed Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education, STEAM Required Event Details: Local tech expert Steve Goodwin would like to help you with your computer, tablet, and smart phone issues. Steve will help patrons one at a time for sessions of fifteen minutes each to assist with whatever problems you're having with your de	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Roaming Readers 9:00am - 10:30am Adults 18+ Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Offsite Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Health & Wellness 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.
10 am				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Play 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Play Event Details: Caregivers and littles stop by to play at the library and meet new friends. No registration needed. 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.	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Chair Yoga 10:15am - 11:00am Adults 18+ Closed Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Health & Wellness 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Healthy Cooking with Jess 11:30am - 1:00pm Adults 18+ Closed Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness Required A monthly series on nutrition and wellness after retirement and beyond! Learn to care for yourself in your new found time. We’ll talk about nutritionally dense foods, what foods that can help you feel your best, food energetics, and how to add joyful movement to your everyday life. Certified Holistic Health Coach, Jess Stewart will demonstrate how easy and simple cooking healthy can be.		This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Your Friend in Health 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults 18+, Seniors Closed Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness, Special Event Required Event Details: A Health & Wellness Series with Certified Health Coach, Arinne Dickson September 18 - Live Without Pain & Inflammation		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Chalk the Walk 11:00am - 11:30am Preschool, Children This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Required Event Details: Chess Club is here! September 21- October 26 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Branch by Branch: A Genealogy Research Group 11:00am - 1:00pm Teens, Adults 18+ Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Genealogy Room Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+ Program Type: Adult Education 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.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Junior Threads and More 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. One Stop Career Resource Center 1:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Lobby 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			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Inspired! A Celebration of Poetry & Art 1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us for the 4th Annual Inspired! A Celebration of Poetry & Art! The special event is the reveal of an art and poetry project running from May to September that pairs one artist and one poet in the creative process.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Teens Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Required Event Details: Calling all teens! Join us for a new book club. We will read a variety of genres. Visit the Children's desk before our meeting to pick up the book for the month.
4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Book Club (Grades 1-2) 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs 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.	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Dungeons & Dragons Group 4:00pm - 6:45pm Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group. Cancelled 4-H Science Explorers (ages 6-8) 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Join our Science Explorers for some science FUN!
5 pm				This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Medicare 101 5:45pm - 6:45pm Adults 18+, Seniors Closed Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness, Special Event Required Event Details: Join as in this special seminar while a Medicare expert discusses the ins and outs of Medicare, helping seniors understand their coverage and the options they have.	This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled 4-H Science Explorers (ages 9-12) 5:00pm - 5:30pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Ages 9-12 Join the Science Explorers for science FUN! 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.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Austism Awareness 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults 18+ Closed Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Join us for a very special event with C.A.B.S., a local group that promotes autism education and ABA therapy. There are a lot of misconceptions around ABA therapy, so this program will help dispel the myths of autism, how&nbsp
7 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled An Evening with Neil Gaiman 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education, Authors & Writers Event Details: Join us for this very special Zoom event with award winning author, Neil Gaiman. Gaiman's long career has covered many genres and age groups - writing children's fiction like The Graveyard Book, Coraline and Stard	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Psychological Thriller Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Book Clubs Join us for a brand new book club focused on Psychological Thrillers, Mysteries, and Suspenseful Stories. If you love those gripping tales that leave you on the edge of your seat, trying to figure out whodunnit or how your hero/heroine is going to get themselves out of this jam... then this might be the book club for you. The club will meet the third Wednesday of each month to discuss a different book.	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Men's Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Book Clubs Get excited and energized about reading with the YPL Men's Book Club, a monthly group that centers on thought provoking and lively discussions about fascinating and diverse books from all different genres. Recent titles have included historical fiction, sci-fi/fantasy, literary fiction, biography, historical nonfiction, and even best sellers. Newcomers are always welcome. The group meets at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

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