Yorkville Library offers Stories in the Park, Storybook Yoga

Yorkville Public Library Youth Services Department services and events for July 2024:

Escape Room Adventure: Escape Room Adventure will be available throughout the month of July. Participants will get a 30-minute session and use clues to unlock boxes before the next group comes in. Those interested can contact the Youth Services Department for an appointment time at 630-553-4354, ext. 108 or stop in the library directly.

3D Printing (virtual): Leah English will teach attendees how to use Tinkercad to 3D print projects on the library’s 3D printer. Attendees can submit creations to YPL3DPrint@gmail.com to be 3D printed. Printing plastic is $0.20 a gram.

Those interested can go to the library’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pfP5DoBzNU to learn to create their own 3D printed creations.

DROP IN STORY TIME: Every Friday at 10:30 a.m., YPL will host Drop In Story Time held in the children’s area of the library. A volunteer from The Friends of the Library will be the special reader.

Summer Reading 2024: Adventure Begins at Yorkville Public Library: This year’s reading challenge runs from June 1 to July 31. Those interested can stop by the Youth Service desk to pick up their reading passport. Participants can color in a circle for every 20 minutes they read. If all circles are colored in before Aug. 7, participants will be entered into a raffle for prizes.

Special Guest Reader: At 10:30 a.m. every Monday in July, a special guest from the community will have a storytime at the library.

Book Club (grades third – fifth): At 4 p.m. Monday, July 22, this two-session book club will provide participants with the book of the month on the first day to read at home. Then it will be discussed at the following session. Register for both days on the YPL website.

4-H Science Explorers: Ages 6 to 8 can join the Science Explorers at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 15, and ages 9 to 12 can join at 2:15 p.m. the same day. Registration is required.

Storybook Yoga (ages 4-10): At 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, those interested can attend a yoga class featuring a theme based on favorite children’s books. Class includes breath work, playful yoga poses, songs, games and a story. Participants will use their imagination and increase strength, flexibility and balance. Registration is required.

Family FORT Night: At 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, those interested can build forts at YPL and cozy up with a book. Registration is required. Attendees must bring their own supplies and flashlights to build their family fort.

Stories in the Park: YPL will host stories in the park once again. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, the stories will take place at Junior Women’s Club at Heartland Circle, 1267 Taus Circle. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, the stories will take place at Price Park, 525 Burning Bush Drive. At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, the stories will take place at Beecher Park, 908 Game Farm Road.

Spanish Story Time (Facebook): At 10 a.m. Wednesdays, July 17 and 31, on YPL’s Facebook Page, Señora Katalina will provide a Story Time in Spanish. It will be recorded.

Toddler Play: At 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, caregivers and little ones can stop by to play at the library and meet new friends. Registration is not required.

Book Club (grades first - second): At 4 p.m. Wednesdays, July 18 and 25, participants will read an easy reader chapter book in this two-session book. Those interested should register for both dates.

LEGO Kits: From July 22 to 26, participants can come by the library anytime within the library’s hours during these days to build LEGO creations out of a themed container the library will provide. Creations will be added to the LEGO display at the library.

Macrame Mini Wall Hanging: At 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, attendees will be taught how to make their own Macrame wall hanging. Younger children may need adult assistance. Register on the library’s website.

Animals Around the World Show: At 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, the library will host a show about all different animals. Registration is required as space is limited.

Tots and Toddlers: At 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 25, YPL will host Tots and Toddlers equipped with songs, stories and dancing. Children will receive a take-home craft to complete. Registration is required. If attendees are unable to attend after registration, they must cancel so others can attend.

Read with Paws: At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 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.

Those interested must register for their 15-minute time slot on the YPL website. Space is limited. If unable to attend, contact the library.

Farmacy Farmstand Story Time: At 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, YPL will host Farmacy Farmstand Story Time. Farmacy Farmstand is located at 7260 Oakbrook Road, Newark.

YPL is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The library will be closed for Independence Day.

Curbside service is available for those not wishing to enter the library. The library will be closed on Monday, May 27, and Friday, May 31.

The library is located at 902 Game Farm Road.

For more information or to register for any events, go to yorkville.lib.il.us/.