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Homeschool Hangout: August 29

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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

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

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Tiny art show canvas and paints

Tiny Art Show 2025

09/03/2025 @ 9:30am to 09/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone

Put your talents on display in the 2025 Tiny Art Show! Register to receive a mini art kit to create your very own masterpiece! Your kit will include a mini canvas, a paintbrush, a set of paints, and a color-mixing guide.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your talents on display in the 2025 Tiny Art Show! Register to receive a mini art kit to create your very own masterpiece! Your kit will include a mini canvas, a paintbrush, a set of paints, and a color-mixing guide.

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Registration for Fall 2025 STEAM bags

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Meet the Library!

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Library Visit/Tour
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family

For children ages 5 and older; adult educators and homeschoolers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Library Visit/Tour
Registration Required
Event Details:

For children ages 5 and older; adult educators and homeschoolers.

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, September 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. 

Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: SEPTEMBER 2025

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Event Details:

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

Scary Story Writing Contest

10/01/2025 @ 9:30am to 10/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Seasonal / Holiday, Writing Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Conjure a scary story and show off your writing skills!  Stop by the youth services desk for the rules and entry form.  Children in grades 4-12 may enter.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Seasonal / Holiday, Writing Programs
Event Details:

Conjure a scary story and show off your writing skills!  Stop by the youth services desk for the rules and entry form.  Children in grades 4-12 may enter.

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Kit Pick-Up Date: October 2025

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Grades 5 - 12

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Event Details:

Grades 5 - 12

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, October 15, 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.

 

Two women stand in front of a sunset. The woman on the left is green and dressed in a black dress and hat. The woman on the right is dressed in a pink ballgown and crown. The movie title, "Wicked" is at the bottom of the image.

Wicked Watch Party

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Show your love for Wicked by joining our watch party!  We will watch the film and snack on pink and green food.  Cosplay is encouraged. 

(©Universal Pictures, 2024: PG, 160 min.)

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

Show your love for Wicked by joining our watch party!  We will watch the film and snack on pink and green food.  Cosplay is encouraged. 

(©Universal Pictures, 2024: PG, 160 min.)

Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: NOVEMBER 2025

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Event Details:

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, November 19, 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. 

The Library closes at 5:00 PM today.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library

DIY Pet Toys - Registration for DIY Pet Toys

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Animal Programs, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Snag this take-and-make kit - it's packed with everything you need to DIY a toy for either cats or dogs!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Animal Programs, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Snag this take-and-make kit - it's packed with everything you need to DIY a toy for either cats or dogs!

DIY Pet Toys - Kit Pick-Up

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Animal Programs, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Grades 5 - 12

Snag this take-and-make kit - it's packed with everything you need to DIY a toy for either cats or dogs.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Animal Programs, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grades 5 - 12

Snag this take-and-make kit - it's packed with everything you need to DIY a toy for either cats or dogs.

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Kit Pick-Up Date: December 2025

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Grades 5 - 12

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Event Details:

Grades 5 - 12

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.