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Anime & Manga Club

Monday, February 24, 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: 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. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Bark for Books - FEBRUARY 2025

Wednesday, February 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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Winter Reading Program ENDS

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

January 2 - February 28 Winter Reading Program ENDS on Friday, February 28 at 5pm. Don't forget to finish checking in your log book at the library OR tracking your reading o...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Reading Programs
Event Details:

January 2 - February 28

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Weather and Storm Chasing 101

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with us. Discover the world of storm chasing, delve into local climatology, learn about previous tornado occurrences, gain know...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with us.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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!

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Morning Makers

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included. March craft - Tissue paper pompoms and flowers

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included. 

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Day

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults
Event Details:

Join other board and card game enthusiasts at game days! Bring in your favorite games or use one from our collection.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join other board and card game enthusiasts at game days! Bring in your favorite games or use one from our collection.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

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: 11
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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: 12
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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: 11
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!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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...

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

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.

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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: 12
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Morning Makers

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.  April craft - Watercolor silhouette

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.  

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Homeschool Hangout: April 18

Friday, April 18, 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.

This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Game Day

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults
Event Details:

Join other board and card game enthusiasts at game days! Bring in your favorite games or use one from our collection.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join other board and card game enthusiasts at game days! Bring in your favorite games or use one from our collection.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, April 28, 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: 14
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Bark for Books - APRIL 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 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. 

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Morning Makers

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Happy Healthy Yoga

Saturday, May 10, 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.

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: 25
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Voice That Rocked America®, Dick Biondi and the History of Pop Radio

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 100