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Yellow Bunny PEEPS marshmallow candy

PEEPS® Diorama Contest: March 10-April 10

All Day 3/10 - 4/10
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Peeps® Diorama ContestMonday, Mar. 10 - Apr. 10 • All agesThe Peeps® contest is back! Create a shoebox diorama scene using marshmallow Peeps® candy!Details available beginning on M...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:
Peeps® Diorama Contest
Monday, Mar. 10 - Apr. 10 • All ages
The Peeps® contest is back!
Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books - MARCH 2025

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained  to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/g...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Event Details:

Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained  to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/guardian. 

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Library Board Meeting

Babies & Books - Thursdays

Thursday, March 27, 2025 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 amAll infants & pre-walkers with adultAll babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and books to inf...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am

Thursday, March 27, 2025 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 10:30-11amThursdays 11:30am-12pmFOR: Children who are walking (up to age 3), with an a...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
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
  • Thursdays

Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am

Thursday, March 27, 2025 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 10:30-11amThursdays 11:30am-12pmFOR: Children who are walking (up to age 3), with an a...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
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
  • Thursdays
LEGO DUPLO logo

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

The library's LEGO® DUPLO® bricks are so much fun! Join us to build, play, and socialize with other kids and families. Ages 2-5 with adult.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

The library's LEGO® DUPLO® bricks are so much fun! Join us to build, play, and socialize with other kids and families.

Ages 2-5 with adult.

Spring Family Photos at the Library

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 9:45am - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Sign-up for your Spring Family Photo Shoot today! We will have a spring backdrop and library staff will take your family photo.Please register only once per family. You will receiv...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign-up for your Spring Family Photo Shoot today! We will have a spring backdrop and library staff will take your family photo.

picture of two cats drawn in manga style with the text "anime and manga club" on blue background

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High 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. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recomme...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

WOW: Worlds of Wonder

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

For all ages with adult; siblings welcomeThis program is for all young children, designed to help them explore their senses and the world around them. Stories, movement, movement, ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

Comics Workshop with Do Art Productions

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Do Art Productions leads a workshop teaching you how to draw a six-panel comic. Bring your creative energy and ideas, we'll provide the rest!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do Art Productions leads a workshop teaching you how to draw a six-panel comic. Bring your creative energy and ideas, we'll provide the rest!

game truck logo

Game Truck Session #1

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Parking Lot at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers. Awesome adventures await inside, and...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers.

game truck logo

Game Truck Session #2

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Parking Lot at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers. Awesome adventures await inside, and...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers.

Rain Gardens: The Basics (Presented by Bill Karges)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Environmental Programs, Home & Garden, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Seniors
Event Details:

You’ll learn how to site, install, and plant a properly functioning rain garden, to help manage your stormwater runoff. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Environmental Programs, Home & Garden, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

You’ll learn how to site, install, and plant a properly functioning rain garden, to help manage your stormwater runoff. 

Little Globetrotters Bilingual Storytime: SPANISH Storytime

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

Explore with languages from around the globe! Enjoy songs, stories, games, and rhymes from people who live all around the world. This program introduces young children to a new lan...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Explore with languages from around the globe! Enjoy songs, stories, games, and rhymes from people who live all around the world. This program introduces young children to a new language in a casual setting.

Happy Healthy Yoga

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Presented by Katie Sayad.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Presented by Katie Sayad.

VPPL @ Healthy Kids Day!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Stop by and say hello to library staff at this event!The Second Annual Healthy Kids Day festivities will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00AM to 11:30AM at Tri-Town YMCA...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Stop by and say hello to library staff at this event!

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, 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.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More with Robyn Vitson

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Music Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as Robyn Vitson plays songs from Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More at this Sunday afternoon concert at the library.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us as Robyn Vitson plays songs from Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More at this Sunday afternoon concert at the library.

Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am

Monday, April 7, 2025 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 -OR-Thursdays 11:30am-12pmFOR: Children who are walking (up to age 3), atte...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
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 -OR-
  • Thur

Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am

Monday, April 7, 2025 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 -OR-Thursdays 11:30am-12pmFOR: Children who are walking (up to age 3), with...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
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 -OR-
  • Thur

Wine Bottle Painting

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attendees will need to bring (1) CLEAR 750ml glass Wine bottle - label removed, cleaned, and dried to this program.All other supplies will be provided.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Attendees will need to bring (1) CLEAR 750ml glass Wine bottle - label removed, cleaned, and dried to this program.

All other supplies will be provided.

Crafternoons

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Crafternoons:

Age 7 and up. A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project, using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Crafternoons

Age 7 and up.

A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project, using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create.

WHAT!?! That's in Illinois! Our Illinois State Park System

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Event Details:

Visit each of the Illinois State Parks - there are about 150! We will take a look at many of those parks recounting adventures with wildlife and the wonderful Illinois landscape.&n...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Required
Seats Remaining: 76
Event Details:

Visit each of the Illinois State Parks - there are about 150!