The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in May. 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.
•Escape Room Adventure
This Escape Adventure will be available in the month of May. Use the clues to unlock the boxes before the next group comes in, you only have 30 minutes. Contact the Youth Service Department for an appointment time at 630-553-4354 ext 108 or stop in.
•3D Printing (virtual)
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, follow the steps to create your own 3D printed piece. 3D Prints are $.20/gram
Please use this email address to submit creations: YPL3DPrint@gmail.com
•Drop In Story Time (at YPL), Every Friday, 10:30 a.m..
Join us at YPL every Friday at 10:30 a.m. for Drop In Story Time. This story time is held in the children’s area of the library. A volunteer from The Friends of the Library is our special reader.
•Spanish Story Time, Thursday, May 1, 5:30 p.m..
Each month we will have volunteers from the YHS National Spanish Honor Society read books in Spanish to the group. This event is drop in. Please join us for this new program.
•MOM and ME Cookie Decorating, Saturday, May 3, 10:30 a.m..
Mrs. Bethany will teach a special class for our young bakers. Children ages 5-10 are invited to come with a parent to create beautiful, delicious treats. Please register soon, space is limited.
•Art and Adventure with Dan Santat on Zoom, Saturday, May 3, 2 p.m..
Join us for this very special Zoom event with bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art. Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people! Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet?, and the graphic novels, The Aquanaut and A First Time for Everything. He is also the creator of the Disney animated hit, The Replacements.
•Window Art, May 5-10 (you choose the day and time that is convenient)
Help us liven up the library with window art. You can come in anytime/any day (May 5-10) to create your artwork. Please register for the event on the website. Space is limited.
•Mommy and Me Yoga, Tuesdays, May 6 and 20, 10:30 a.m..
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. Registration required.
•LEGO Meet Up, Tuesday, May 6, 12:30 p.m..
Join us to make amazing LEGO creations and hang out with others. LEGOs will be provided, you bring the creativity!
•Preschool Zone, Wednesday, May 7, 10:30 a.m..
Join us for interactive and engaging books plus activities for you and your child. Registration required.
•Tots & Toddlers, Thursday, May 8 and Monday, May 19, 10:30 a.m..
Join us for songs, stories, and dancing. Your child will receive a take home craft to complete. Please register on the YPL website.
•Chess Club, Saturdays, May 10, 17, and 31m 11 a.m..
Chess Club is back! Register for any or all of the chess classes. Instructor, Tash Uray will provide instruction for beginners and advanced players.
•LEGO Kits, May 12-17 (you choose the day and time that is convenient)
Come by the library during open hours the week of May 12. We will provide a themed container of various LEGOs for you to use in the library. Using only the bricks provided and your creativity, make your build. Your creation will be added to the LEGO display at the library.
•Artful Beginnings (preschool), Monday, May 12, 10:30 a.m..
Check out this program. We will read a book then create a fun craft project. Please register. Dress for the mess. If you have multiple children, please register each child separately. Thank you.
•Junior Threads and More, Tuesday, May 13, 1 p.m..
Do you crochet, knit, needlepoint, sew, quilt or like to draw? Come hang out and work on your unfinished projects, show off finished projects, or check out what other people are doing. Great chance to meet new people!
•Toddler Play, Wednesday, May 14, 10:30 a.m..
Caregivers and littles stop by to play at the library and meet new friends. No registration is needed.
•Spanish Story Time (Facebook), Wednesdays, May 14 and 28, 1 p.m. on YPL Facebook Page.
Join Señora Katalina on the Yorkville Public Library Facebook page for Story Time in Spanish. This is recorded for your convenience.
•Book Club (grades 1-2), Thursdays, May 15 and 22, 4:30 p.m..
In this two-session book club, we will read an easy-read chapter book. Please register for both dates on the YPL website.
•Literacy Centers, Tuesday, May 20 through Friday, May 23
Stop by anytime Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.
•Read with Paws, Saturday, May 24,10:30 a.m..
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 register for your 15 minute time slot on the YPL website. Space is limited. If you are unable to attend, please contact the library.
•Level Up @ Yorkville Library, Pick up your Summer Reading Log beginning Tuesday, May 27.
— Yorkville Public Library