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The Poet Tree

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Writing Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

The Poet Tree Apr. 1-30 • All ages Celebrate National Poetry Month in the community! Add a poetry leaf to our Poet Tree when you visit the library in April, and see what wor

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Writing Programs
Event Details:
The Poet Tree Apr. 1-30 • All ages Celebrate National Poetry Month in the community! Add a poetry leaf to our Poet Tree when you visit the library in April, and see what words are in bloom this spring. ...

Adult Book Bag Subscription REGISTRATION

04/22/2024 @ 9:30am to 04/28/2024 @ 11:45pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pick-up Dates: Fridays: May 10, June 7, July 5, August 9.  Registrants will receive a monthly “subscription” bag with a library book, some goodies, and a book list. Once

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Pick-up Dates: Fridays: May 10, June 7, July 5, August 9.  Registrants will receive a monthly “subscription” bag with a library book, some goodies, and a book list. Once you have registered, you will receive a form via email to determine yo...

Essentrics with Lisa

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Slow-paced, full body workout designed to restore movement in joints and flexibility in muscles and relieve pain. Exercise mat required. Presented by Lisa Sawczuk.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Slow-paced, full body workout designed to restore movement in joints and flexibility in muscles and relieve pain. Exercise mat required. Presented by Lisa Sawczuk. ...

VPPL @ Villa Park Area Collaborative's Healthy Kids Day!

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

Join Library staff at the Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative (VPAECC) will host a superhero-themed “Healthy Kids Day” event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 1

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:
Join Library staff at the Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative (VPAECC) will host a superhero-themed “Healthy Kids Day” event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Tri-Town YMCA, 136 S. Cornell Ave., Villa Park. In prepar...

Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am FOR: Children who can walk (up to age 3), with adult

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am FOR: Children who can walk (up to age 3), with adult Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for childr...

Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am FOR: Children who can walk (up to age 3), with adult

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am FOR: Children who can walk (up to age 3), with adult Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for childr...
picture of two cats drawn in manga style with the text "anime and manga club" on blue background

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Middle School
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month.  ...

DIY Bubble Tea: Pick-Up BEGINS

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Cooking, Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

DIY Bubble Tea Register by April 26 • Pick-up date: Tuesday, April 30 • Ages 12-18 Make your own Bubble Tea with this tasty take-home kit! Register by April 26 to rec

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Cooking, Take & Make
Event Details:
DIY Bubble Tea Register by April 26 • Pick-up date: Tuesday, April 30 • Ages 12-18 Make your own Bubble Tea with this tasty take-home kit! Register by April 26 to receive your kit on April 30.  ...

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am All infants & pre-walkers with adult All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and boo

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am All infants & pre-walkers with adult All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and books to infants through music and singing, stories, and rhymes. This ...

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

This lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun is designed for 3-5 year olds to attend on their own. This is a SERIES program. When you register, yo

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun is designed for 3-5 year olds to attend on their own. This is a SERIES program. When you register, you are signed up for all dates of this program from January-May. ...

Girls Who Code

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Girls will learn basic computer science skills and computational thinking through discussion, team building, and hands-on activities!  Computers and materials will be provided

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Girls will learn basic computer science skills and computational thinking through discussion, team building, and hands-on activities!  Computers and materials will be provided for class usage.  ...

Radio Controlled Model Aircraft 101

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the Radio-Controlled Model Airplane hobby for those new or returning to the hobby. You will learn about legal requirements including new FAA regulations. Suggestions on

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Learn about the Radio-Controlled Model Airplane hobby for those new or returning to the hobby. You will learn about legal requirements including new FAA regulations. Suggestions on the best models to start with and the steps to lean to fly it success...

Babies & Books - Thursdays

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am All infants & pre-walkers with adult All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and boo

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am All infants & pre-walkers with adult All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and books to infants through music and singing, stories, and rhymes. This ...

Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am FOR: Children who can walk (up to age 3), with adult

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am FOR: Children who can walk (up to age 3), with adult Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for childr...

Ready for Reading

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

Using stories, musical games and word play, children are introduced to letter friends from A to Z. For ages 4 and older. NOTE: This is a SERIES program. You only need to sign

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Using stories, musical games and word play, children are introduced to letter friends from A to Z. For ages 4 and older. NOTE: This is a SERIES program. You only need to sign up once for the entire series (January-May). ...

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Visit the library today to celebrate comic books, and get a comics craft to make or take home!   Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make
Event Details:
Visit the library today to celebrate comic books, and get a comics craft to make or take home!   Available while supplies last. ...

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Makerspace at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Marvelous Mornings:

All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am FOR: Children who can walk (up to age 3), with adult

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am FOR: Children who can walk (up to age 3), with adult Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for childr...

Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am FOR: Children who can walk (up to age 3), with adult

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am FOR: Children who can walk (up to age 3), with adult Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for childr...

Narcan Training

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this information presentation on the use of Narcan, a medication used to treat opioid overdose in an emergency situation. The program will provide information about opi

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Join us for this information presentation on the use of Narcan, a medication used to treat opioid overdose in an emergency situation. The program will provide information about opioid usage in DuPage County, how to identify signs of an overdose, and ...

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am All infants & pre-walkers with adult All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and boo

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am All infants & pre-walkers with adult All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and books to infants through music and singing, stories, and rhymes. This ...
image of Kal Penn

Illinois Libraries Present: Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program
Program Type:
Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

To register for this program, please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YfWWL3TSS5GREJDm8vlwkQ#/registration We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close ou

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Event Details:
To register for this program, please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YfWWL3TSS5GREJDm8vlwkQ#/registration We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Assoc...

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

This lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun is designed for 3-5 year olds to attend on their own. This is a SERIES program. When you register, yo

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
This lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun is designed for 3-5 year olds to attend on their own. This is a SERIES program. When you register, you are signed up for all dates of this program from January-May. ...