Press Release: June 2021 Yorkville Public Library Youth Services Department
Yorkville Public Library continues to offer regular operating hours. The Library is open Monday – Thursday 10:00am- 7:00pm, Friday 10:00am- 5:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am- 4:00pm. Face coverings must be worn in the building. Curbside service is available for those not wishing to enter the Library.
Virtual 3-D 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 website to link to the YPL YouTube channel, follow the steps to create your own 3D printed piece. Prints cost $0.20 per gram.
2021 Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World
June 1 – July 31
Yorkville Public Library is excited to present this year’s summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults!
This year the children’s program is divided between June and July. We are challenging our young patrons to read 425 minutes each month! At the end of each month, children can submit their reading log to be entered into the Grand Prize Raffle. Simply record your child’s minutes on the print log available at the library or use the online portal to record your minutes via the YPL website (under summer reading). Using the online portal will also allow for weekly challenges and prizes.
We are challenging our teen and adult patrons to read 6 books and complete 4 mini-challenges! The challenges will be biweekly, and each has a raffle prize! We will also be featuring a few take-home crafts, while supplies last, that embrace the theme of “Reading Colors Your World” so keep an eye out at the Adult Services Desk! Patrons can record their books using the print log available at the library or use the online portal via the YPL Website (under summer reading).
Grand prizes for both programs will be drawn August 2, 2021.
Window Art
Tuesday, June 1 – Thursday, June 3 by appointment at YPL
Help us liven up the library with window art. Due to restrictions, please contact the Youth Service Department for an appointment time at 630-553-4354 ext 108.
Space is limited.
Chalk the Walk
Monday, June 1 at 1:30
Weather permitting.
Join us for outdoor fun at the library! Ms Jennette will read a book, then each child will have an area to decorate using sidewalk chalk.
Please register for this event on the YPL website under Calendar of Events.
TAG- TEEN ADVISORY GROUP at the Yorkville Public Library
Tuesday, June 1, 15, 29 at 2:45
This year our TAG members are focusing on “BE THE CHANGE” by giving back to the community. Teens in grades 8-12 get together to share ideas about the teen area in the library and how to provide for Yorkville. They help create and plan programs. This group also has opportunities to earn volunteer hours. Great chance to meet new people and have some fun and laughs. * Face masks and social distancing are required.
Stories in the Park- Town Square (North Bridge Street)
Wednesday, June 2 at 11:30
Stories in the Park is back!
Grab a blanket or chairs and join Ms Jennette in the Town Square at 11:30 to listen to several stories.
Feel free to bring a sack lunch or purchase a hot dog meal from Hometown Hotdogs.
** Weather Permitting
Facebook Spanish Story Time
Thursday, June 3 and 17 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.
DROP IN STORY TIME (virtual)
Every Friday on YPL Facebook
Each Friday morning watch Ms. Jennette read a story on the Yorkville Public Library Facebook page.
DROP IN STORY TIME (at YPL)
Every Friday at 10:30
Join us at YPL every Friday at 10:30 for Drop In Story Time. This story time will be held in our large meeting room, the Michelle Pfister Room.
Face masks and social distancing are required.
Stories in the Park- Caledonia Park
Wednesday, June 9 at 10:30
Stories in the Park is back!
Grab a blanket or chairs and join Ms Jennette at Caledonia Park, 354 Shadow Wood Drive to listen to several stories.
** Weather Permitting
Tots and Toddlers
Thursday, June 10 at 10:30
IT'S BACK!
Join us in the Michelle Pfister Meeting Room for songs, stories, and dancing. Your child will receive a take home craft to complete. Register today and Ms Jennette will see you soon! Face masks and social distancing are required. Please register for this event on the YPL website under Calendar of Events.
BOOK CLUB- 1ST and 2ND GRADE
Thursday, June 10 and 17 at 4:00 at the Yorkville Public Library
In this two session book club, we will read an easy chapter book. Please register for both days on the YPL website. *Face masks and social distancing are required.
Summer STEM Camp- 4-H and Yorkville Public Library
Ages 5-8
June 14-16 at 10:30- 12:00
Discover the basic principles of static electricity, pop rockets, wind energy, flight, migratory patterns, and animal adaptations. This three day program will be held YPL in the Michelle Pfister Meeting Room. There is a $30 per participant to cover the cost of materials. Learn more and register @ go.illinois.edu/4HSTEMCamp2021.Face masks and social distancing are required.
Summer STEM Camp- 4-H and Yorkville Public Library
Ages 9-12
June 14-16 at 1:30-3:30
Explore and learn about robotic bugs, environmental science, wind energy, water conservation and quality, and rockets (build and launch your own). This three day program will be held YPL in the Michelle Pfister Meeting Room. There is a $40 per participant to cover the cost of materials. Learn more and register @ go.illinois.edu/4HSTEMCamp2021.Face masks and social distancing are required.
Stories in the Park- Purcell Park
Wednesday, June 16 at 10:30
Grab a blanket or chairs and join Ms Jennette at Purcell Park, 325 Fairhaven Drive to listen to several stories.
** Weather Permitting
Movie Monday for Kids
Monday, June 21 at 1:00
Get out of the heat and relax by watching a free movie with your family. Join us in the large meeting room (Michelle Pfister Room) to watch the movie "Soul".
Please register the total number of people who will be in attendance on the YPL Calendar of Events page.
Face masks and social distancing are required.
BOOK CLUB- 3rd and 5th GRADE
Monday, June 21 and 28 at 4:00-4:30
In this two session book club, the participants will receive the book on June 21 and read it at home. Then it will be discussed at the following session on June 28. Please register for both days on the YPL website. * Face masks and social distancing are required.
Colorful Creatures of Illinois
Tuesday, June 22 at 11:00am on Zoom
Discover a rainbow of wildlife with COLORFUL CREATURES OF ILLINOIS.
This virtual, interactive program introduces local animals who adapt to their environments using color, shape, and other cool methods of camouflage and trickery!
Register today! You will have the choice of joining us here at the library to watch the presentation in the large meeting room (Michelle Pfister Room) or you can join the Zoom program at home. Please register on the YPL website (Calendar of Events).
Stories in the Park- Autumn Creek North
Wednesday, June 23 at 10:30
Grab a blanket or chairs and join Ms Jennette at Autumn Creek North, 1397 Slate Drive to listen to several stories.
** Weather Permitting
“Only One YOU”
Thursday, June 24 at 11:00 or 2:00
We are reading the inspiring book, “Only One You” by Linda Kranz. After a brief discussion, we will paint a rock to add to an area in the children’s courtyard. Please wear old clothes. Registration is on the YPL website. * Face masks and social distancing are required.
Stories in the Park- Beecher Park
Wednesday, June 30 at 10:30
Grab a blanket or chairs and join Ms Jennette at Beecher Park, 908 Game Farm Road to listen to several stories.
** Weather Permitting
For more info and details, visit: http://www.yorkville.lib.il.us/
