Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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47 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Mon, April 22
@ 4:30 PM
**This program will take place at Yorkville Branch.** Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Then join the weekly meetings of the Yorkville Writing Circle. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. For adults ages 18 and up. For…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomAdults
Tue, April 23
@ 1:30 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. In this class participants will learn handmade artist book binding techniques. We will create a variety of books from artist zines and accordion books all the way to japanese stab binding! Each artist will create their own handmade books using a variety of beautiful papers. The possibilities for handmade books are endless - they can be used for journaling, sketching, scrapbooking, and w…
Yorkville LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 23
@ 4 PM
Enjoy playing video games? Show off your skills by joining the Yorkville Library for Game Day! Play classic titles such as Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, etc.
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, April 24
@ 1 PM
Join us as we discuss two amazing short stories from authors Isaac Bashevis Singer and Kate Chopin. We will use the Google Hangouts platform and on April 24th, you will be emailed a URL address to click on for video access, as well as a phone number if you prefer to join by phone. Registration is required. You can access the stories here: Gimpel the Fool The Story of An Hour
Yorkville LibraryAdults,

50+,

Book Lovers,

College & Graduate Students,

Teachers
Wed, April 24
@ 3 PM
Join staff at the Yorkville Library for our Kids French Club! We will be talking, singing, and sharing en français. This is a great opportunity for your child to practice their French in a warm and welcoming environment. For ages 5-12. * Space is limited to 12 children plus caregivers. * ** Please note there is no elevator available.**
Yorkville Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Wed, April 24
@ 4 PM
Interested in the arts? Join Arts Ignite and the Yorkville Library for a day of learning the visual art of sculpting with clay. A teaching artist will walk you through the process of creating sculptures with the focus being on creativity, self-identity, and joy.
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Thu, April 25
@ 4 PM
**This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Branch.** Join us in our community room for our children's film showing. Watch short films based on popular picture books. The perfect way to meet up with friends and end a busy day. All films subject to last minute substitutions. Showing: The Caterpillar & The Polliwog Make Way For Duckling Harold's Fairy Tale PLEASE NOTE: All films are subject to last minute…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, April 26
@ 3 PM
Have you read an amazing book recently and want to chat about it with a group? Join us for our Yorkville Young Readers Book Club. Every month we will be discussing the awesome books that you're reading as well as one title chosen by our Children's Librarian. This month the selected title is The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. * For ages 8 to 12.* ** Please note there is no elevator available.**
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, April 29
@ 11:30 AM
Canceled
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s)* **11:30 Storytime - tickets av…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Mon, April 29
@ 12:30 PM
Canceled
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s)* **11:30 Storytime - tickets av…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Mon, April 29
@ 4:30 PM
**This program will take place at Yorkville Branch.** Want to work with other writers? Commit to a writing schedule? Practice your craft through writing prompts? Receive and discuss information and tips on writing, reading, editing, and revising? Then join the weekly meetings of the Yorkville Writing Circle. Share your unpublished drafts in an intimate setting. Get and give feedback. Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. For adults ages 18 and up. For…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomAdults
Tue, April 30
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s) * ** 10:30 Storytime - tickets available at 9:45…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, April 30
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s) * ** 10:30 Storytime - tickets available at 9:45…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, April 30
@ 1:30 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. In this class participants will learn handmade artist book binding techniques. We will create a variety of books from artist zines and accordion books all the way to japanese stab binding! Each artist will create their own handmade books using a variety of beautiful papers. The possibilities for handmade books are endless - they can be used for journaling, sketching, scrapbooking, and w…
Yorkville LibraryAdults,

50+
Tue, April 30
@ 4 PM
Want to learn how to create digital art? Join Yorkville Library in learning how to use the graphics editor app Procreate using our iPads and Apple Pencils (for use in the library only). Learn how to select different brush styles, how to select colors, how to create layers in your artwork, etc. Supplies are limited.
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomTeens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
Wed, May 1
@ 3 PM
Join staff at the Yorkville Library for our Kids French Club! We will be talking, singing, and sharing en français. This is a great opportunity for your child to practice their French in a warm and welcoming environment. For ages 5-12. * Space is limited to 12 children plus caregivers. * ** Please note there is no elevator available.**
Yorkville Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, May 2
@ 4 PM
**This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Branch.** Join us in our community room for our children's film showing. Watch short films based on popular picture books. The perfect way to meet up with friends and end a busy day. All films subject to last minute substitutions. Showing: Foolish Frog Winnie the Pooh & Tigger Too PLEASE NOTE: All films are subject to last minute substitutions. Space is limited to 12 children plus caregivers.
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 3
@ 2 PM
Join us for a couple of hours and use databases such as AncestryLibrary and FamilySearch to help find records of your ancestors! Feel free to bring documents/family records to assist with your search. You will be able to print out any documents you find during your research.
Yorkville LibraryAdults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students,

Immigrants,

Teachers
Sat, May 4
@ 11 AM
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog. Children can sign up to read approximately 10 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. Please make sure you are at the library at least 5 minutes before your assigned time. To register please call or stop by the Yorkville Library in person. For ages 5-12. Reading Education Assistance Dogs® R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost…
Yorkville Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 6
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s)* **11:30 Storytime - tickets av…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Mon, May 6
@ 12:30 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s)* **11:30 Storytime - tickets av…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, May 7
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s) * ** 10:30 Storytime - tickets available at 9:45…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, May 7
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s) * ** 10:30 Storytime - tickets available at 9:45…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, May 7
@ 1:30 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. In this class participants will learn handmade artist book binding techniques. We will create a variety of books from artist zines and accordion books all the way to japanese stab binding! Each artist will create their own handmade books using a variety of beautiful papers. The possibilities for handmade books are endless - they can be used for journaling, sketching, scrapbooking, and w…
Yorkville LibraryAdults,

50+
Thu, May 9
@ 4 PM
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville library. Drop in for a quick craft. Bring your creativity and make something special to take home. Space is limited to 12 children with their caregivers.
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 13
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s)* **11:30 Storytime - tickets av…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Mon, May 13
@ 12:30 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s)* **11:30 Storytime - tickets av…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, May 14
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s) * ** 10:30 Storytime - tickets available at 9:45…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, May 14
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s) * ** 10:30 Storytime - tickets available at 9:45…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, May 14
@ 1:30 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. In this class participants will learn handmade artist book binding techniques. We will create a variety of books from artist zines and accordion books all the way to japanese stab binding! Each artist will create their own handmade books using a variety of beautiful papers. The possibilities for handmade books are endless - they can be used for journaling, sketching, scrapbooking, and w…
Yorkville LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, May 15
@ 3:30 PM
This event will take place at the Yorkville library. Join us for an hour of mixed up fun. Play board games, solve puzzles and create artwork. For children ages 7-12
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Fri, May 17
@ 2 PM
Join us for a couple of hours and use databases such as AncestryLibrary and FamilySearch to help find records of your ancestors! Feel free to bring documents/family records to assist with your search. You will be able to print out any documents you find during your research.
Yorkville LibraryAdults,

50+,

College & Graduate Students,

Immigrants,

Teachers
Sat, May 18
@ 11 AM
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Enjoy individual no-pressure reading time with a licensed therapy dog. Children can sign up to read approximately 10 minutes each during the R.E.A.D. session. Spots are limited and registration is required. Please make sure you are at the library at least 5 minutes before your assigned time. To register please call or stop by the Yorkville Library in person. For ages 5-12. Reading Education Assistance Dogs® R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost…
Yorkville Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Mon, May 20
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s)* **11:30 Storytime - tickets av…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Mon, May 20
@ 12:30 PM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us for a special time to bond with your little one and meet other caregivers. We will explore the joys of movement, books, and songs, in addition to building early learning skills you can practice at home. Come prepared to sit with your child on your lap. Best for children who are pre-walkers or crawlers. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s)* **11:30 Storytime - tickets av…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Infant (0-18 months)
Tue, May 21
@ 10:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s) * ** 10:30 Storytime - tickets available at 9:45…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, May 21
@ 11:30 AM
Early Literacy
This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Library. Join us to hear stories, sing songs, and get those wiggles out as you help your active child build important early learning skills. Discover ways to promote early literacy at home and meet other caregivers in the neighborhood. Best for new walkers, toddlers/or children at this developmental stage. Please Note: * Ticket required for entry. Limited to 25 children plus caregiver(s) * ** 10:30 Storytime - tickets available at 9:45…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Parents/Caregivers
Tue, May 21
@ 1:30 PM
Creative Aging
Explore your artistic potential with Creative Aging, a series of art workshops for adults 50 and older. In this class participants will learn handmade artist book binding techniques. We will create a variety of books from artist zines and accordion books all the way to japanese stab binding! Each artist will create their own handmade books using a variety of beautiful papers. The possibilities for handmade books are endless - they can be used for journaling, sketching, scrapbooking, and w…
Yorkville LibraryAdults,

50+
Wed, May 22
@ 3 PM
Join staff at the Yorkville Library for our Kids French Club! We will be talking, singing, and sharing en français. This is a great opportunity for your child to practice their French in a warm and welcoming environment. For ages 5-12. * Space is limited to 12 children plus caregivers. * ** Please note there is no elevator available.**
Yorkville Library, Children's RoomChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Thu, May 23
@ 4 PM
**This event will take place in person at the Yorkville Branch.** Join us in our community room for our children's film showing. Watch short films based on popular picture books. The perfect way to meet up with friends and end a busy day. All films subject to last minute substitutions. Showing: Cat in the Hat Blueberries for Sal PLEASE NOTE: All films are subject to last minute substitutions. Space is limited to 12 childre…
Yorkville Library, Meeting RoomChildren,

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years)