The Youth Service Department offers age appropriate programming to grow readers and create life long learners. We strive to provide friendly service, vast collections, and unique programming for all who visit the library.
Upcoming events for Children
Mini Golf FUN Raiser
Come play 18 holes of golf on both floors of the library.
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Spanish Story Time (Facebook)
Join Senora Katalina on the Yorkville Public Library Facebook page for Story Time in Spanish.
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Harris Winter Story Walk
Winter Fun!! Join us for hike through Harris Forest Preserve while going on a StoryWalk.
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Book Club (Grades 1-2)
In this two session book club, we will read an easy reader chapter book. Please register for both dates on the YPL website.
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4-H Science Explorers (Ages 9-12)
4-H Science Explorers: Animal Adaptations- Beaks! (Ages 9-12) Adaptations are body features and behavior habits that help a living thing survive and reproduce in its natural environment.
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Drop In Story Time
Our Friends of the Library volunteers are hosting Drop in Story Time each Friday at 10:30am.
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More Resources for Children
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary, and building background knowledge—all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten.
2021 Winter Reading

We are challenging patrons to read! If the community of Yorkville reaches 20,000 minutes,
The Friends of the Yorkville Public Library have pledged $100 to the Kendall County Food Pantry.
Read and submit your minutes, help us reach this goal!