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Family Playdate

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Ages 5 & under with adult • 10:30am-12pm

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Ages 5 & under with adult • 10:30am-12pm

Family Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 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

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
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, December 17, 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

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. 

Open
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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. 

WOW: Worlds of Wonder

Friday, December 19, 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

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

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

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

Friday, December 19, 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

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, December 20, 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
Registration 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
Registration Required

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

Saturday, December 20, 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

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.

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Come and hang out as we munch on snacks and share our love of anime!

Open
Registration 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, Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and hang out as we munch on snacks and share our love of anime!

The Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day.

All Day
Villa Park Public Library

Per Policy 190, the Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library
Description:

Per Policy 190, the Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day.