Week Calendar

Name: Escape Room
Start: 2024-11-01
End: 2024-11-28
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 (11/17)	Mon (11/18)	Tue (11/19)	Wed (11/20)	Thu (11/21)	Fri (11/22)	Sat (11/23)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Escape Room All Day 11/1 - 11/28 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) 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 11/19 - 11/22 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) 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.
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 Open Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open 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
10 am				This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Learning to Decorate Like Its a Piece of Cake 10:30am - 11:45am 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: Upstairs Break Room Age Group: Adults 18+ Program Type: Adult Education, Arts & Crafts 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.	This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Chair Yoga 10:15am - 11:00am Adults 18+ Open Required This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. Open 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. 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 "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 Waitlist Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Waitlist 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 10:45-11:00 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. 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.
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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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 2:45pm - 4:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Games & Activities Teens in grades 8-12 get together to share ideas about the teen area in the library. They will help create and plan programs. This group also has opportunities to earn volunteer hours. Great chance to meet new people and have some fun and laughs.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Mic Night - YHS Creative Writing Club 3:30pm - 8:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" 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: Teens Program Type: Special Event Event Details: YHS Creative Writing Club - Open Mic Night
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Book Club (Grades 3-5) 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, the participants will receive the book on the first day to read at home. Then it will be discussed at the following session. Please register for both days 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 "All Ages" group. Friends of the Library Board of Directors Meeting 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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: Library Board Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Board of Trustees Event Details: Quarterly Board of Directors meeting for the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons - TEEN 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Games & Activities Required Event Details: We are looking for teens that are interested in meeting new people and playing Dungeons and Dragons. The next session begins November 19. Register today to have fun and role play. 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.		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. 4-H Science Explorers (ages 6-8) 4:30pm - 5:00pm Children Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Required Event Details: Come learn different scrapbooking skills and make greeting cards with 4-H! Join our 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.
5 pm					This event is in the "Children" group. 4-H Science Explorers (ages 9-12) 5:00pm - 5:30pm Children Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Open Library Branch: Yorkville Public Library Room: Michelle Pfister Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Required Event Details: Ages 9-12 Do you know much about microgreens? Here is your chance to learn the benefits of microgreens and how to plant and care for them! Come join us and plant your own microgreens! 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Read Night- PJ Story Time 6:00pm - 6:30pm 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 Event Details: Family Reading Night is an annual statewide event held the third Thursday in November to encourage families to spend quality time reading together. 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults 18+" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults 18+, Seniors Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Adults 18+, Seniors Program Type: Adult Education, Authors & Writers, Holiday Event Details: Join us for this very special Zoom event with two-time Beard Award winning chef, Art Smith. Chef Smith will discuss how he brings people together through food. He's a familiar face on the national food scene, with restaurants in N 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: Michelle Pfister Meeting 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. 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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