The Yorkville Public Library is offering a range of free programs this July, including career assistance, resume help, and job search skills. Whether you're looking to advance in your current field or explore new opportunities, these events can help you build the skills you need to succeed.
Job & Career Assistance
Join the U.S. Workforce Integration Series with the Organization for Citizens Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA) on Saturday, July 11 at 2 p.m. This core career series covers:
- Identifying career paths in high-demand sectors
- Preparing documents, resumes, and cover letters
- Learning digital job searching
- Professional networking
- Participating in mock interviews
Maker Saturday: Colonial Needle Arts
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, drop in to meet Betsy Ross and explore colonial needle arts like quilting, spinning, and embroidery. Completed projects will be displayed at the library.
Recurring Groups for Adults
- Threads & More: First Tuesday of each month at 10:15 a.m. – a creativity group for knitters, crocheters, and sewers.
- Meditation + Mindful Movement: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. – gentle sessions to relax and release tension.
- Dungeons & Dragons Group: Tuesdays at 4 p.m. – tabletop gaming for ages 18+.
- Books & Cooks Book Club: First Tuesday at 7 p.m. – a book club for food lovers.
- English Language Learners Classes: Mondays-Saturdays – free conversation-based classes.
- Magic: The Gathering Club: Wednesdays at 5 p.m. – play Commander format games.
- Chair Yoga: Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. – improve balance and flexibility.
- Roaming Readers Walking Club: First and third Fridays – walk and talk about books.
- Dabblers: Adult Painting Class: Second Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. – learn painting basics.
- Lunch Bunch Book Club: Second Wednesday at noon – bring your lunch and discuss books.
- Healthy Cooking with Jess: Third Monday at 11:30 a.m. – nutrition and wellness after retirement.
- Men’s Book Club: Third Thursday at 7 p.m. – lively discussions.
- Psychological Thriller Book Club: Third Wednesday at 7 p.m. – for suspense lovers.
- Tech Help for Seniors: Third Thursday at 9 a.m. – one-on-one device assistance.
- Computer Classes for Seniors: Friday, July 24 at 10 a.m. – build tech confidence.
- Monday Movie Madness: Last Monday at 1 p.m. – free afternoon movies.
- Horror Book Club: Fourth Monday at 7 p.m. – for fans of spooky stories.
- Maker Tuesdays: Fourth Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. – crafting and making.
- Adult Creative Writing Group: Fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. – for passionate writers.
- YPL Puzzle Swap and Board Game Swap: Ongoing – swap gently used puzzles and games.
Don't miss these opportunities to learn, create, and connect. Visit the Yorkville Public Library to take advantage of these free resources!
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