Toddler Play

Caregivers and littles stop by to play at the library and meet new friends. No registration needed. 

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Healthy Cooking with Jess

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 too add joyful movement to your......More

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 too add joyful movement to your everyday.  Certified Holistic Health Coach, Jess Stewart will demonstrate how easy and simple cooking healthy can be. 

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Book Club (grades 3-5)

In this two session book club, the participants will receive the book on May 6 to read at home. Then it will be discussed at the following session on May 20.  Please register for both days on the YPL website.

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Dabblers: Adult Painting Class

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 Caro......More

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.

Yorkville Public Library at Adult Department

Dabblers: Adult Painting Class

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 Caro......More

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.

Yorkville Public Library at Adult Department

My College Planning: SAT & ACT Success

Please register using the link provided:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RzQIwqY-R-GokgY43EbhAQ This comprehensive workshop will answer all of your questions about college e......More

Please register using the link provided:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RzQIwqY-R-GokgY43EbhAQ This comprehensive workshop will answer all of your questions about college entrance exams. Families will learn key differences between the SAT and ACT, the best time to start studying, keys to achieving one's highest score, and how the SAT/ACT can impact merit aid and scholarships. 

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Computer Basics for Seniors

Come join us for our "Computer Basics for Seniors" series. Each class is a hands on learning experience designed to help you feel more comfortable with your laptop or desktop computer.   Each session will focus on different skills through practice and hands on ac......More

Come join us for our "Computer Basics for Seniors" series. Each class is a hands on learning experience designed to help you feel more comfortable with your laptop or desktop computer.   Each session will focus on different skills through practice and hands on activities. There is a limit of 5 students per class to ensure that everyone gets proper attention and time. Wednesday, August 23 - Computer Basics Wednesday, September 27 - Internet Basics Wednesday, October 25 - File Management Basics Wednesday, November 22 - Computer Maintenance Basics Wednesday, December 27 - Email Basics Wednesday, January 24 - Google Drive Basics/Google Docs Wednesday, February 28 - Google Docs Formatting and Editing Wednesday, March 27 - Google Docs Tables. Sharing, and Notes Wednesday, April 24 - Google Sheets and Google Forms Wednesday, May 22 - Google Slides

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Chair Yoga

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 ......More

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.  

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Dungeons & Dragons Group

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.   C......More

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.  

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Drop In Story Time

Our Friends of the Library volunteers are hosting Drop in Story Time each Friday at 10:30am. Stop by to listen to some wonderful stories. This program is held in the children's area of the library. 

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Virtual 3D Printing

Leah English provides a step by step tutorial on how to use Tinkercad. Tinkercad is an easy to use 3D CAD design tool, where you can create an object that we can print on our 3D printer. Check out the library's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pfP5DoBzN......More

Leah English provides a step by step tutorial on how to use Tinkercad. Tinkercad is an easy to use 3D CAD design tool, where you can create an object that we can print on our 3D printer. Check out the library's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pfP5DoBzNU, follow the steps to create your own 3D printed piece. Please use this email address to submit creations: [email protected] Cost is $0.20 per gram

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Read with Paws

Please choose the time slot that works best for you 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 fe......More

Please choose the time slot that works best for you 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.  Space is limited.

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Library Closed

The Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

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Horror Book Club

Fans of the spooky, the scary, the creepy, and the eerie should join us for our brand new Horror Book Club.  We will meet on the 4th Monday of each month to discuss a new book each month.  

Yorkville Public Library at Adult Department

Mommy and Me YOGA

Parents/caregivers bond with your little one while exploring yoga. 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.  If you are unabl......More

Parents/caregivers bond with your little one while exploring yoga. 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.  If you are unable to make it, PLEASE cancel your registration so others can attend. 

Yorkville Public Library at Michelle Pfister Meeting Room

Creative Writing Group

Whether you are looking to write the next great thriller, your biography, a short story, or even develop your professional writing skills, this program may be for you.   This group is for all people who are passionate about words.  Its intent is to create a positive,......More

Whether you are looking to write the next great thriller, your biography, a short story, or even develop your professional writing skills, this program may be for you.   This group is for all people who are passionate about words.  Its intent is to create a positive, encouraging, honest, and fun atmosphere that will support and motivate each person to achieve excellence in writing.   Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the Month.

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