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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Escape Room
All Day 10/1 - 10/30
All Ages
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Open
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Window Art
All Day 10/7 - 10/12
Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
Oct
8
2024
Tue
Dabblers: Painting for Beginners
10:00am - 11:30am
Adults 18+
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Upstairs Break Room
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Program Type:
Adult Education,
Arts & Crafts
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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Open
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Oct
8
2024
Tue
Mommy and Me Yoga
10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Bond with your little one while exploring yoga, based on your favorite children’s books. This class includes simple breathing work, playful yoga poses, songs, games, and story time. Participants will use their imagination while increasing strength, flexibility, and balance.
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Oct
9
2024
Wed
Preschool Zone
10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Join us for interactive and engaging books plus activities for you and your child. Both programs today are the same.
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This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
Oct
10
2024
Thu
Chair Yoga
10:15am - 11:00am
Adults 18+
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
10
2024
Thu
Tots and Toddlers
10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime
Join us for songs, stories, and dancing. Your child will receive a take home craft to complete.
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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.
Oct
11
2024
Fri
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)
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.
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This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults 18+,
Seniors
Waitlist
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Oct
12
2024
Sat
Thrifted Ghost Art: Adult Painting Class
10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults 18+,
Seniors
Waitlist
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Upstairs Break Room
Age Group:
Adults 18+,
Seniors
Program Type:
Adult Education,
Arts & Crafts,
Holiday
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.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
11
2024
Fri
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
12
2024
Sat
Chess Club
11:00am - 12:00pm
Children,
Teens
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Michelle Pfister Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Games & Activities
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.
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This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
Oct
9
2024
Wed
Lunch Bunch Book Club
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults 18+
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Library Board Room
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Program Type:
Book Clubs
The Lunch Bunch is one of our longest running and most engaging book clubs. Past books have included mysteries, historical fiction, biographies and memoirs, romance, and best-sellers. Bring your lunch and join the Lunch Bunchers for a lively discussion about great books. Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
9
2024
Wed
Spanish Storytime (Facebook)
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.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Oct
9
2024
Wed
Preschool Zone
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Preschool
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Join us for interactive and engaging books plus activities for you and your child. Both programs today are the same.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
9
2024
Wed
Book Club (Grades 1-2)
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Children's Department
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Clubs
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.
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This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
Oct
10
2024
Thu
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
10
2024
Thu
FALL ART
4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children,
Teens
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
Oct
8
2024
Tue
ELL
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults 18+
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Library Board Room
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Program Type:
Adult Education
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
Oct
8
2024
Tue
Dabblers: Painting for Beginners
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Adults 18+
Open
Library Branch:
Yorkville Public Library
Room:
Upstairs Break Room
Age Group:
Adults 18+
Program Type:
Adult Education,
Arts & Crafts
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults 18+" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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.
Oct
9
2024
Wed
Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens,
Adults 18+,
Seniors
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 celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Chicago area native and award-winning author, Erika Sánchez. The daughter of Mexican immigrants is a poet, essayist, and novelist. Her d
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