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- 0:05Speaker 1: Yorkville Public Library recurring Spring Programs. Written by Marcus Jackson.
- 0:13Speaker 1: This article is being read by an automated voice brought
- 0:16Speaker 1: to you by ever Lit. Threads and amp More, first
- 0:21Speaker 1: Tuesday of each month at ten fifteen am. Do you crochet, knit,
- 0:26Speaker 1: needle points, sew or quilt. If so, get together with
- 0:29Speaker 1: fellow threaders for a creativity blast. Come work on your
- 0:32Speaker 1: unfinished projects, show off finished projects, and check out what
- 0:35Speaker 1: other people are doing. Threads and amp More group is
- 0:38Speaker 1: an informal, friendly group that welcomes all interests and abilities.
- 0:42Speaker 1: The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
- 0:44Speaker 1: This program is for adults eighteen and older. No registration
- 0:47Speaker 1: is required. Come see what this is all about. Meditation
- 0:50Speaker 1: plus Mindful Movement Tuesdays at one pm. Join Kristin Graheda
- 0:54Speaker 1: from Balanced Bluebird Healing for this simple and gentle session
- 0:57Speaker 1: to relax, release tension, and support self healing. Dungeons and
- 1:01Speaker 1: amp Dragons Group Tuesdays at four pm. Local gaming enthusiasts
- 1:05Speaker 1: are coaching new gamers to create camaraderie and a sense
- 1:08Speaker 1: of community through tabletop gaming. Meetings are every Tuesday evening
- 1:12Speaker 1: for eighteen plus. Books and Ampcook's Book Club first Tuesday
- 1:15Speaker 1: of each month at seven pm. A book club for
- 1:18Speaker 1: readers who love to eat? Or is it for eaters
- 1:20Speaker 1: who love to read? Has a great book ever inspired
- 1:24Speaker 1: you to try a new restaurant? Have you ever tried
- 1:26Speaker 1: to recreate a recipe described in a story? Did you
- 1:29Speaker 1: fall into a trance during the eat portion of Eat, Pray, Love,
- 1:32Speaker 1: and forget to finish the book? This might be the
- 1:35Speaker 1: book club for you. In this brand new book club,
- 1:37Speaker 1: we will read some great books and bring in recipes
- 1:39Speaker 1: and treats to share that were inspired by the reading
- 1:41Speaker 1: we did that month. English Language Learners Classes Monday Saturdays,
- 1:45Speaker 1: free conversation based classes to help people who are new
- 1:48Speaker 1: to the community learn English. Magic the Gathering Club Wednesdays
- 1:51Speaker 1: at five pm. Magic the Gathering is a tabletop card
- 1:54Speaker 1: game with over fifty million players worldwide, one of the
- 1:57Speaker 1: most popular games on the planet. You can now gather
- 2:00Speaker 1: at the Yorkville Public Library to play Commander format games
- 2:03Speaker 1: of Magic the Gathering with like minded friends and gamers.
- 2:06Speaker 1: This group is open to experienced players or those brand
- 2:09Speaker 1: new to the game. Bring your own deck to participate
- 2:11Speaker 1: in the games. The program is open to adults and
- 2:14Speaker 1: high school students ages fourteen plus. Cheri Yoga Thursdays at
- 2:16Speaker 1: ten fifteen am. Join us for this fun class held
- 2:21Speaker 1: in the Michelle Fister Meeting Room. Cherry Yoga helps to
- 2:23Speaker 1: reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, improve balance, and increase strength
- 2:27Speaker 1: and flexibility. Cherry Yoga benefits adults of all ages and
- 2:30Speaker 1: levels of yoga experience. Space is limited and registration is required.
- 2:34Speaker 1: Roaming Readers Walking Club First and third Friday of each month.
- 2:39Speaker 1: Meet at Hoover Forest Preserve one one two eighty five
- 2:42Speaker 1: Watts Fox Rode Yorkville for a walk and to talk
- 2:45Speaker 1: about books. Park and meet in the first lot closest
- 2:47Speaker 1: to Fox Alreaty and walk from there. Registration required, weather permitting.
- 2:51Speaker 1: Dabbler's Adult Painting Class for beginners, Second Tuesday of each
- 2:55Speaker 1: month at ten am and five pm. Learn to paint
- 2:58Speaker 1: with Carolyn Kyle in our fun new arts scene. Learn
- 3:00Speaker 1: the basics of painting each month, focusing on different techniques, mediums,
- 3:03Speaker 1: or styles, from basic brushstrokes to matting and framing your masterpieces.
- 3:06Speaker 1: Come check it out and dabble a bit with Carolyn.
- 3:09Speaker 1: Lunch Bunch book Club Second Wednesday of each month at
- 3:12Speaker 1: twelve pm. The Lunch Bunch is one of our longest
- 3:16Speaker 1: running and most engaging book clubs. Past books have included mysteries,
- 3:19Speaker 1: historical fiction, biographies and memoirs, romance, and bestsellers. Bring your
- 3:24Speaker 1: lunch and join the Lunch Bunchers for a lively discussion
- 3:26Speaker 1: about great books. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of
- 3:29Speaker 1: every month at twelve o'clock noon in the Library's boardroom.
- 3:32Speaker 1: Healthy Cooking with Jess Retirement Wealth third Monday of each
- 3:35Speaker 1: month at eleven thirty am, a monthly series on nutrition
- 3:39Speaker 1: and wellness after retirement and beyond. Learn to care for
- 3:42Speaker 1: yourself in your newfound time. We'll talk about nutritionally dense foods,
- 3:46Speaker 1: what foods can help you feel your best, food energetics,
- 3:49Speaker 1: and how to add joyful movement to your everyday life.
- 3:51Speaker 1: Certified holistic health coach Jess Stewart will demonstrate how easy
- 3:54Speaker 1: and simple cooking Healthy can be. Men's Book Club, Third
- 3:58Speaker 1: Thursday of each month at seven p p. The Men's
- 4:01Speaker 1: Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month
- 4:03Speaker 1: for a lively, thought provoking discussion with people from your community.
- 4:07Speaker 1: No registration is required and newcomers are always welcome. Psychological
- 4:11Speaker 1: thriller book Club third Wednesday of each month at seven pm.
- 4:16Speaker 1: Join us for a brand new book club focused on
- 4:18Speaker 1: psychological thrillers, mysteries, and suspenseful stories. If you love those
- 4:21Speaker 1: gripping tales that leave you on the edge of your
- 4:23Speaker 1: seat trying to figure out who done it or how
- 4:25Speaker 1: your hero slash heroine is going to get themselves out
- 4:28Speaker 1: of this jam, then this might be the book club
- 4:30Speaker 1: for you. The club will meet the third Wednesday of
- 4:32Speaker 1: each month to discuss a different book. Tech Help for
- 4:34Speaker 1: Seniors third Thursday of each month at nine am, Local
- 4:39Speaker 1: tech expert Steve Goodwin would like to help you with
- 4:42Speaker 1: your computer, tablet and smartphone issues. Steve will help patrons
- 4:45Speaker 1: one at a time for sessions of fifteen minutes each
- 4:48Speaker 1: to assist with whatever problems you're having with your devices
- 4:51Speaker 1: or teach you to use your technology better. Please be
- 4:54Speaker 1: aware that Steve will help patrons on a first come,
- 4:56Speaker 1: first serve basis, and please be courteous at patrons that
- 4:58Speaker 1: may be waiting behind you if you have problems that
- 5:00Speaker 1: take a longer time to resolve. Steve offers his professional
- 5:03Speaker 1: services outside of the library. Computer Classes for Seniors Friday,
- 5:06Speaker 1: April seventeenth, at ten am struggling with using your computer,
- 5:10Speaker 1: Worried that clicking the wrong thing will cause a problem,
- 5:13Speaker 1: frustrated that the laptop won't do what you want it
- 5:15Speaker 1: to do. Hoping to better understand the latest tech. Local
- 5:19Speaker 1: tech expert Steve Goodwin will be teaching a series of
- 5:21Speaker 1: computer classes for seniors designed to help you feel safe
- 5:24Speaker 1: and comfortable with new tech. Steve's classes will delve into safety, security,
- 5:28Speaker 1: and using common programs with new topics each month, you'll
- 5:31Speaker 1: become tech savvy and no time. Monday Movie Madness last
- 5:34Speaker 1: Monday of each month at one pm. Enjoy a free
- 5:37Speaker 1: afternoon movie with your friends on the last Monday of
- 5:40Speaker 1: each month. To see a complete list of upcoming movie selections,
- 5:43Speaker 1: check out the library website's social programming page. Horror Book
- 5:47Speaker 1: Club Fourth Monday of each month at seven pm. Fans
- 5:51Speaker 1: of the spooky, the scary, the creepy, and the eerie
- 5:53Speaker 1: should join us for our brand new Horror Book Club.
- 5:55Speaker 1: We will meet on the fourth Monday of each month
- 5:57Speaker 1: to discuss a new book each month. Maker two ess Day,
- 6:00Speaker 1: fourth Tuesday of each month at ten pm and AMP
- 6:03Speaker 1: five pm. Crafters, artists, and makers join us on the
- 6:07Speaker 1: fourth Tuesday of each month for an exciting new maker program.
- 6:10Speaker 1: Adult Creative Writing Group, fourth Tuesday of each month at
- 6:14Speaker 1: seven pm. Whether you're looking to write the next great thriller,
- 6:17Speaker 1: your biography, a short story, or even develop your professional
- 6:21Speaker 1: writing skills, this program may be for you. This group
- 6:24Speaker 1: is for all people who are passionate about words. It
- 6:26Speaker 1: intends to create a positive, encouraging, honest, and fun atmosphere
- 6:30Speaker 1: that will support and motivate each person to achieve excellence
- 6:32Speaker 1: in writing. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of
- 6:35Speaker 1: the month. Art for Everyone Fourth Wednesday of each month
- 6:39Speaker 1: at ten am. Art for Everyone is an accessible painting
- 6:42Speaker 1: class designed for adults and teens with physical or cognitive differences.
- 6:47Speaker 1: Our instructors want to collaborate to create art in an accepting,
- 6:50Speaker 1: modification friendly space. EPL Puzzle Swap and YPL board game Swap.
- 6:55Speaker 1: Whenever the library is open. Do you have puzzles, board games,
- 6:59Speaker 1: dice games or card game you're done with? Are they
- 7:01Speaker 1: taking over your basement? Are you craving a new one?
- 7:04Speaker 1: Stop by the Yorkville Public Library and swap a few
- 7:06Speaker 1: of your gently used puzzles for some of ours.