The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in January, 2020. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us.
• Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., 3D Printing
BreEnglish teaches the process of 3D modeling and helps children create and print their own project. Cost: $0.20 / gram
Please contact the Library for your 45-minute appointment time slot at 630-553-4354 ext. 108.
• Friday, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020, 10:30 a.m. to 1, Drop In Story Time.
Every Friday morning, we offer story time. Please stop by to listen to wonderful stories read by our awesome volunteers from the Friends of the Library.
• Sunday, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 2020, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Magic the Gathering, ages 13 and older.
Magic will happen at the Library Sunday afternoons. Participants can play this legendary strategy card game, Magic the Gathering. No registration is necessary.
• Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Window Art.
Help celebrate the season by livening up the library’s windows with art. Space is limited. Please register online. When registering please register each child separately using their name.
• Tuesday, Jan. 7 and 21, 2020 at 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Panera Story Time.
The Yorkville Panera will provide registered children with milk and cookies. All ages are welcome to attend, registration available online.
• Tuesday, January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2020, 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)
Teens in grades eighth through 12th get together to share ideas about the teen area in the library. They help create and plan programs. This group has opportunities to earn volunteer hours. Great chance to meet new people and have some fun and laughs.
• Wednesday, Jan, 8, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., BabyLapsit, ages birth-23 months.
Parents sing, clap, and bounce to nursery rhymes and songs with their babies. The last 10 minutes of the program will be play time. Registration available online.
• Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m., Morning/Afternoon Read, ages three to five.
Join us for a story and a fun craft. Morning and Afternoon Read have the same content. Please register online.
• Saturday, Jan. 11 and 25, 2020 10:30 a.m. to noon, Chess Club.
Chess Club is back at the Yorkville Public Library. All ages and ability levels are welcome. No registration is necessary.
• Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., LEGO Duplo, ages two and older with a parent.
The LEGO club is for the younger set with a parent. LEGO will be provided. Children provide the creativity. Please register online.
• Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 and Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tots and Toddlers
Parents can bring their little ones to listen to stories, rhymes and a complete a craft. Registration available online.
• Wednesday, Jan. 15 and 22, 2020, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Book Club, grades first through second.
In the two session book club, we focus on easy chapter books. Please join us for a very special book. A light snack is provided. Please register for both programs on the YPL website.
• Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., or, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Literacy Centers, ages three to six.
Stop by to experience a parent 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.
• Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., LEGO Club, ages five and older.
We will make unique creations to display in the children’s department. LEGOs provided. Please register online.
• Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Harry Potter Trivia.
Attendees can compete in teams to show their Harry Potter knowledge. Winners take home the house cup and other fabulous prizes. Please register your team (five members) online.
• Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Homeschool Hangout.
Homeschool families can meet up for networking and learning what the library has to offer. January’s program includes a tour and library related scavenger hunt. Please register online.
• Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, appointments start at 10:30 a.m., Read with Paws.
Please contact the library at 630-553-4354 ext. 108 for a 15 minutes appointment time.
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. 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.
—Yorkville Public Library