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Diabetic Cooking with Chef Susan Maddox

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 50

Illinois Libraries Present: Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

More details to come.  This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in...

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

More details to come. 

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Books Worth Talking About

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Ohrman Room A/B 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 Vox by Christina Dalcher. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the boo...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Vision Board and Goal Setting

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Have trouble keeping New Year's resolutions? Try creating a Vision board to remind you. Work on crafting together an image to remind you of what you'd like to achieve, along with s...

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: 28
Event Details:

Have trouble keeping New Year's resolutions? Try creating a Vision board to remind you. Work on crafting together an image to remind you of what you'd like to achieve, along with setting goals to help get you there. 

Raclette Experience - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Warm up with Raclette and all of its pairings as well as its interesting traditions!

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:

Warm up with Raclette and all of its pairings as well as its interesting traditions!

The House on Vesper Sands Cover

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

Thursday, January 16, 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 The House on Vesper Sands by Pa...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Essentrics with Lisa

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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Great Decisions 2025

Monday, January 20, 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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

RomCom Readers

Wednesday, January 22, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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...we'll have plenty! This program is led by Emily Blake.

Illinois Libraries Present: Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

More details to come.  This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in...

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

More details to come. 

Card Making Class

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Using Hunkydory™ brand toppers, we'll be creating 3 glitzy and glamorous all occasion cards. Presented by Sue Benner from Creative Cards. 

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Using Hunkydory™ brand toppers, we'll be creating 3 glitzy and glamorous all occasion cards. Presented by Sue Benner from Creative Cards. 

The Ruins, by Scott Smith

Grim Readers

Monday, January 27, 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 The Ruins: A Novel by Scott Smith. Please email John (jbradford@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in...

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

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss The R

Birding 101

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Dr. Mike Warner from the DuPage Birding Club will present a basic overview of birding in DuPage County.  There have been over 440 different species of birds observed in Illino...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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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. 

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...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
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: 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:

More details to come.  This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in...

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

More details to come. 

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. 

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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...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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
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

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! 

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:

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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

RomCom Readers

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...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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...we'll have plenty! This program is led by Emily Blake.

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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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