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
Window Art
Time to design!Help us liven up the library with window art.
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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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LEGO Kits
Come by the library during open hours the week of June 12.
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Book Club (Grades 3-5)
In this two session book club, the participants will receive the book on June 12 to read at home.
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LEGO Kits
Come by the library during open hours the week of June 12.
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Farmacy Farmstand-Honey Bee Story Time
We are heading back to the Farmacy Farmstand for a Honey Bee Story Time. Join us at 10:30 or 2:30 at the Farmacy for bee themed stories, then Pearl will talk about bees and beekeeping. **We will NOT be near the bee hives**Weather permittingFarmacy Farmstand7260 Oakbrook Road Newark, IL 60541
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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!