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Yorkville Public Library Adult Services Department events for November 2024:
Hix Bros Ukulele Band Concert: At 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, the Hix Bros Ukulele Band will make an appearance at Yorkville Public Library. This music group started as a small club at a family-owned business, but over time, it has evolved into a talented and entertaining music ensemble that performs at fairs and festivals all over the Chicago area.
Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith: At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, Art Smith, a two-time Beard Award-winning chef, will discuss how he brings people together through food via Zoom. He’s a familiar face on the national food scene, with restaurants in Naples (FL), Chicago, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Television viewers know him from the “Today” show, “BBQ Pitmasters” and “Top Chef Masters.” This sixth generation Floridian was Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef for 10 years and cooked for two Florida governors in Tallahassee.
Medicare 101: Helping You Navigate Medicare: From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 6 and 21, a Medicare expert will discuss the ins and outs of Medicare to help seniors understand their coverage and the options they have.
Recurring Groups
YPL Puzzle Swap: Individuals can stop by the library to swap their gently-used puzzles with some of the library’s.
English Language Learners Classes: On Monday through Thursday and Saturday, the library will host free, conversation-based classes to help people new to the community learn English.
Roaming Readers Walking Club: At 9 a.m. Fridays, Nov. 1 and 15, individuals can meet at Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville to walk and talk about books. The forest preserve is located at 11285 W. Fox Road.
Registration is required and the event may be canceled due to weather.
Threads & More: At 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, the “Threads & More” group will hold their monthly meeting. This informal group allows participants to work on crocheting, knitting, sewing etc. projects and converse with other “threaders.”
The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Adults 18 and older are allowed, and no registration is required.
Books & Cooks Book Club: At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, Yorkville Public Library will host a book club dedicated to reading and sharing new recipes and/or treats inspired by the monthly reading.
Chair Yoga: At 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21, Yorkville Public Library will host Chair Yoga to benefit adults of all ages. The event will be held in the library’s Michelle Pfister Meeting Room. Space is limited and registration is required.
Dungeons & Dragons Group: At 4 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21, local gaming enthusiasts will coach new gamers to create camaraderie and a sense of community through tabletop gaming. Meetings are every Thursday evening and open to people 18 and older.
Dabblers: Adult Painting Class for Beginners: At 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, Carolyn Kyle will be at the library to teach attendees the basics of painting. Each month will focus on a different technique, medium or style.
Your Friend in Health: At 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, there will be a health and wellness series with Arinne Dickson, a certified health coach. Nov. 13′s topic is “Fueling Your Body for Sustained Energy.” Participants will learn what foods provide energy and what foods deplete it, how to identify a right carb versus a junk carb, the benefits of grazing versus gorging and how to prepare mini meals.
Lunch Bunch Book Club: At noon Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Lunch Bunch Book Club will eat lunch and discuss their monthly book. Meetings are at noon on the second Wednesday of every month in the library’s Board Room.
Branch by Branch: The Genealogy Club: At 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, participants can explore their roots and learn how to use online resources to dig into their families’ past through this social group.
If possible, attendees should bring their own laptops. The library has a limited number of computers they can provide.
Healthy Cooking with Jess: Retirement Well-th: At 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, certified Holistic Health Coach, Jess Stewart, will demonstrate how easy and simple healthy cooking can be.
Yorkville Public Library’s monthly series on nutrition and wellness teaches participants how to care for themselves after retirement and beyond.
Learning to Decorate Like it’s a Piece of Cake: At 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, the library will host an event in which attendees can learn to decorate cookies, cakes and cupcakes with Bethany, a certified decorating instructor.
Psychological Thriller Book Club: At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, Yorkville Public Library will host its new book club on psychological thrillers, mysteries and suspenseful stories.
The club will meet on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss a different book.
Tech Help for Seniors: At 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, local tech expert Steve Goodwin will be at the library to assist seniors with technology issues. Goodwin will help patrons one at a time for sessions of 15 minutes each.
Goodwin will help patrons on a first come-first served basis, and attendees should be courteous of patrons that may be waiting behind them. If patrons have problems that take a longer time to resolve, Goodwin offers his professional services outside of the library.
Men’s Book Club: At 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, the Men’s Book Club will meet to discuss its monthly book.
The Men’s Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month. No registration is required, and newcomers are welcome.
Monday Movie Madness: At 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, attendees can enjoy a free afternoon movie with friends on the last Monday of each month.
A complete list of upcoming movies can be found at yorkville.lib.il.us/monday-movie-madness/.
Horror Book Club: At 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, fans of horror stories can attend the Horror Book Club.
The club will meet on the fourth Monday of each month to discuss a new spooky book.
Yorkville Public Library is located at 902 Game Farm Road. For more information on upcoming events, check out the library’s website at yorkville.lib.il.us/.