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RACLETTE

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Warm up with a toasty treat. Ooey-gooey  raclette cheese. We'll talk about the history and tradition of raclette.

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Age Group: Adults, Seniors
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Warm up with a toasty treat. Ooey-gooey  raclette cheese. We'll talk about the history and tradition of raclette.

Morning Makers

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

December – Celebration Garland 

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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.

December – Celebration Garland 

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Young at Heart

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature!

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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature!

Superfoods

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

It’s easy to appreciate a healthy diet when everything tastes delicious and comes together quickly! Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you quick breakfasts, nutritious lunch box ideas, plus Blue Zone recipes.

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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
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It’s easy to appreciate a healthy diet when everything tastes delicious and comes together quickly! Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you quick breakfasts, nutritious lunch box ideas, plus Blue Zone recipes.

Hot Cocoa Bomb Take-Home Kit (Adult program)

12/07/2025 @ 1:00pm to 12/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pick up this kit between Sunday, December 7-Saturday, December 13. Instructions and some supplies will be provided.

Take your kit home and make your tasty hot cocoa bomb.

Limit 24. 

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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
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Pick up this kit between Sunday, December 7-Saturday, December 13. Instructions and some supplies will be provided.

Take your kit home and make your tasty hot cocoa bomb.

Limit 24. 

lula dean

Books Worth Talking About

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss Lula Dean's Litt

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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss Lula Dean's Litt

Jane Austen Birthday Screening

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday early!

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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
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Come celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday early!

Happy Healthy Yoga

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Presented by Katie Sayad.

A man and a woman sit next to each other in red lawn chairs under a lit trellis, overlooking a city. Around them there is also a small dog in a sweater, a cowboy hat, an acoustic guitar, a microphone, and a mistletoe above them.

RomCom Readers: All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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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.

Cover of The Deep Deep Snow by Brian Freeman

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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

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

Essentrics with Lisa

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

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

The Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day.

All Day
Villa Park Public Library

Per Policy 190, the Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day.

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Per Policy 190, the Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Books Worth Talking About

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss BOOK. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll have plenty!  This program is led by Mi

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

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss BOOK. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll have plenty!  This program is led by Mi

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Great Decisions 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  This program series highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year.

Books Worth Talking About

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss BOOK. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll have plenty!  This program is led by Mi

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

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss BOOK. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll have plenty!  This program is led by Mi

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Great Decisions 2026

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

View Details
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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.

Books Worth Talking About

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss BOOK. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll have plenty!  This program is led by Mi

View Details
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss BOOK. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll have plenty!  This program is led by Mi

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Great Decisions 2026

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

View Details
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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.