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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
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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...

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 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...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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. 

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...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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.

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Books Worth Talking About

Monday, March 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 What You Are Looking for Is in the Library: A Novel by Michiko Aoyama. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl...

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

Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Financial Programs, Lecture, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office protects consumers’ rights and can assist when things go wron...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Programs, Lecture, Outside Organizations
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office protects consumers’ rights and can assist when things go wrong.

Irish Cuisine (Beyond Corned Beef) with Chef Susan Maddox

Tuesday, March 11, 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

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
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

Intro to Computers

Saturday, March 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, March 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room 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: Board Room
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, March 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.

The Cutting Season Cover

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

Thursday, March 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 The Cutting Season by Attica Lo...

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.

Fever Dream, by Samanta Schweblin

Grim Readers

Monday, March 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 Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin. Please email John (jbradford@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just com...

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 F

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.

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.

Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More with Robyn Vitson

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Music Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as Robyn Vitson plays songs from Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More at this Sunday afternoon concert at the library.

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us as Robyn Vitson plays songs from Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More at this Sunday afternoon concert at the library.

The Best Bicycle Trails in Illinois & Surrounding States

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Seniors
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 100

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
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

Cheeses in Literature - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Cheeses from your favorite reads - what a way to honor National Library Week!

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:

Cheeses from your favorite reads - what a way to honor National Library Week!