Week Calendar

Name: Winter Read Challenge
Start: 2024-12-30
End: 2025-02-28
Location: Yorkville Public Library

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All Day	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Winter Read Challenge All Day 12/30 - 2/28 Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Teens This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Winter Read BINGO Challenge Pick up your BINGO card on December 30. Check out and read your books from the library to complete a BINGO. Each BINGO (max 5) you will be entered into a raffle drawing for a $25 gift card. 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 event is in the "All Ages" group. Escape Room All Day 1/2 - 1/30 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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) 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.
		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. LEGO Kits All Day 1/13 - 1/18 Preschool, Children This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: STEAM 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) 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. 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 Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Roaming Readers 9:00am - 10:30am Adults 18+, Seniors Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Offsite Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Book Clubs, 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Friends of the Library 10:15am - 11:45am 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. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education 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	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dabblers: Painting for Adult Beginners 10:00am - 11:30am Adults 18+, Seniors Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Upstairs Break Room Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Friends of the Library 10:15am - 11:45am 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. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education 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	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Play 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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) 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.	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Chair Yoga 10:15am - 11:00am Adults 18+, Seniors Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education, 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. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Your Friend in Health 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults 18+, Seniors Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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
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1 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mindful Movement + Meditation 1:00pm - 1:45pm Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education, Health & Wellness Required Event Details: Join Cristen Grajeda from Balanced Bluebird Healing for this simple and gentle session to relax, release tension, and support self-healing. 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 event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Junior Threads and More 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Teens Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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. Great chance to meet new people! 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 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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4 pm					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. 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Stuffie Sleepover 4:00pm - 5:00pm Preschool, Children Open Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Department Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Special Event Required Event Details: Stuffie Sleepover Have you ever wanted to stay the night in the library. Your stuffed animal has the chance. 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 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.
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Magic the Gathering Club 5:00pm - 6:45pm Teens, Adults 18+ Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+ Program Type: Games & Activities Required Event Details: Magic the Gathering is a tabletop card game with over 50 million players worldwide. One of the most popular games on the planet, you can now gather at the Yorkville Public Library to play Commander format games of Magic the 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.
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7 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults 18+, Seniors 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.		This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Psychological Thriller Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults 18+, Seniors This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Library Board Room Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Men's Book Club 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults 18+, Seniors This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors 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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