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Intro to Computers

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Intro to Computers 7-week In-person class Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes.  To re...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Intro to Computers

7-week In-person class

Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes. 

Man and woman kissing with text reading Love Stories from History: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly presented by Lorissa Julianus

Love Stories from History: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy. From the happily-ever-after...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Award-winning romantic comedy filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares true stories to delight and entertain, whether you consider Cupid a bestie or a frenemy.

Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and is consi...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter.

Employment Resumes: Understanding the Applicant Tracking System

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Outside Organizations
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This program aims to demystify the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and optimize resumes for success in the digital job market. You will gain understanding of how ATS works and lea...

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

This program aims to demystify the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and optimize resumes for success in the digital job market.

Intro to Computers

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Intro to Computers 7-week In-person class Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes.  To re...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Intro to Computers

7-week In-person class

Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes. 

great divide

Books Worth Talking About

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss The Great Divide: A Novel by Cristina Henríquez. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Morning Makers

Wednesday, February 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. February craft - Yarn wrapped wire words

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: 5
Event Details:

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

Will you BRIE my Valentine? - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Explore the world of brie and camembert, taste and learn what makes them unique! 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore the world of brie and camembert, taste and learn what makes them unique! 

Intro to Computers

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Intro to Computers 7-week In-person class Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes.  To re...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Intro to Computers

7-week In-person class

Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes. 

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Great Decisions 2025

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  This program series highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  This program series highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year.

ID: Book cover of A Winter In New York by Josie Silver. Background is blue with snowflakes falling. All white text along with a blue & white snowglobe with a couple in front.

RomCom Readers: A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join our RomCom book group as they discuss contemporary romantic comedies! Please email Emily (eblake@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or come in and pick one up...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join our RomCom book group as they discuss contemporary romantic comedies! Please email Emily (eblake@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or come in and pick one up! This program is led by Emily Blake. Registration is required.

Two Dead Wives Book Cover

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.This month we will discuss Two Dead Wives by Adele Parks. You ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.

Essentrics with Lisa

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Slow-paced, full body workout designed to restore movement in joints and flexibility in muscles and relieve pain. Exercise mat required. Presented by Lisa Sawczuk.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Slow-paced, full body workout designed to restore movement in joints and flexibility in muscles and relieve pain. Exercise mat required. Presented by Lisa Sawczuk.

Intro to Computers

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Intro to Computers 7-week In-person class Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes.  To re...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Intro to Computers

7-week In-person class

Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes. 

Annihilation, by Jeff VanderMeer

Grim Readers

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. Please email John (jbradford@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Annihilation by J

Cooking for a Crowd

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

It’s time for you to join the party! Cook smart, to enjoy your company AND a delicious meal that you finish prepping before anyone walks in the door. Chef Cherise Slattery will rev...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

It’s time for you to join the party! Cook smart, to enjoy your company AND a delicious meal that you finish prepping before anyone walks in the door.

Paws to READ art with animal hands holding letters

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

Intro to Computers

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Intro to Computers 7-week In-person class Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes.  To re...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Intro to Computers

7-week In-person class

Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes. 

Sustainability Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Environmental Programs, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The energetic presentation by Kay McKeen will address the many aspects of sustainability and conservation, including the history and importance of composting, water, and our direct...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Environmental Programs, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

The energetic presentation by Kay McKeen will address the many aspects of sustainability and conservation, including the history and importance of composting, water, and our direct, timeless connection to nature and the environment.  It w

Women Cheesemakers of the Midwest - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate International Women's Day with an introduction to some remarkable female cheesemakers!

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Celebrate International Women's Day with an introduction to some remarkable female cheesemakers!

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: 28
Event Details:

Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with us.

Intro to Computers

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Intro to Computers 7-week In-person class Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes.  To re...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Intro to Computers

7-week In-person class

Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes. 

Picture of the three performers in the Donna Herula Trio

Women in the Blues Concert featuring the the Donna Herula Trio

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Music Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Hear the songs and stories of the great women blues singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists such as Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Hear the songs and stories of the great women blues singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists such as Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Bonnie Raitt.

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!