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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!

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 11, 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

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 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, you ar...

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

Ready for Reading

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 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 up once...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
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.

Babies & Books - Thursdays

Thursday, March 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 14, 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: 1
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.

Luck of the Leprechaun Craft Open House

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.*While supplies last.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, March 15, 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.

Luck of the Leprechaun Craft Open House

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.*While supplies last.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required.

Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am

Monday, March 17, 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

Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytime (Held at Oakbrook Terrace Heritage Center)

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

This drop-in program will be held indoors at the Oakbrook Terrace Park Heritage Center located at 1S325 Ardmore Ave. Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

This drop-in program will be held indoors at the Oakbrook Terrace Park Heritage Center located at 1S325 Ardmore Ave. Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. 

Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am

Monday, March 17, 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

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 18, 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

Family Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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, you ar...

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

Ready for Reading

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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 up once...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
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.

LEGO official logo

LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

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

Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

Babies & Books - Thursdays

Thursday, March 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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

Homeschool Hangout: March 21

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area.