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 26. 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. Literacy Centers All Day 1/21 - 1/24 Preschool, Children This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Early Literacy Stop by anytime Tuesday- Thursday 9:00am -6:00pm and Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm to experience a parent/child guided opportunity for hands-on literacy instruction. Literacy Centers are designed to give children ample opportunity to practice the very important skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Mommy and Me Yoga 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Health & Wellness Required 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) 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.	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. ELL Staff Lounge 10:00am - 11:00am Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Upstairs Break Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Adult Education Event Details: ELL	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. ELL Staff Lounge 10:00am - 11:00am Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Upstairs Break Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Adult Education Event Details: ELL 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 "Adults 18+" group. ELL Staff Lounge 10:00am - 11:00am Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Upstairs Break Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Adult Education Event Details: ELL 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.	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. ELL Staff Lounge 10:00am - 11:00am Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Upstairs Break Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Adult Education Event Details: ELL This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Read with Paws 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Required 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 Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime Required Event Details: Children can come to the library, select a book and read to a furry friend. All therapy dogs and handlers have been certified by an accredited organization. This program was designed originally because children feel less pressure to read to a dog than an adult so, it was meant to be a way to help struggling readers or even just encourage reading. It is open to all levels of readers and non-readers. Please choose a 15 minute time slot 10:30-10:45 10:45-11:00 11:00-11:15 11:15-11:30 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. 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. Healthy Cooking with Jess 11:30am - 1:00pm Adults 18+, Seniors Open Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Teens Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Games & Activities Required Event Details: Chess Club is back! January 18- February 22 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.
12 pm
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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Winter Walk at Harris Hill 1:00pm - 2:00pm Preschool, Children Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Offsite Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Special Event Required Event Details: Join us at Harris Forest Preserve for a nature walk. We will be discussing winter animals, completing a craft, and enjoying cocoa in front of the fire. 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. 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 "All Ages" group. Spanish Storytime (Facebook) 1:00pm - 1:15pm All Ages Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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. 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Books for BINGO 2:30pm - 3:30pm Preschool, Children, Adults 18+ Open Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Adults 18+ Program Type: Family Event Required Event Details: Books for BINGO is back. Bring the family to play BINGO for gently used books. When registering, please provide the number of people that will attend. 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.
3 pm
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 "Children" group. Book Club (Grades 1-2) 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children Required This event is in the "Children" group. 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) 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.	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. ELL Staff Lounge 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults 18+ This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Upstairs Break Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Adult Education Event Details: ELL
6 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. My College Planning (webinar) Empower and Excel 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Teens Program Type: Education & College Prep Event Details: Empower and Excel: Successful College Transition for High School Students with 504 Plans and IEP 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. 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.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults 18+, Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Authors & Writers, Special Event Event Details: Join us for this very special Zoom event with comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau. Michelle is the creator and star of the Nexflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book. She al 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.

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