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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.

Open
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.

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Marvelous Mornings:

All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

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.

Family Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates.

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Marvelous Mornings:

All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

DuPage Children's Museum logo

Family Playdate

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Ages 5 & under with adult

Tuesday, Sept. 23 • 10:30am-12pm

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Ages 5 & under with adult

Tuesday, Sept. 23 • 10:30am-12pm

Oakbrook Terrace Fall Fest

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Youth, Adults, Family, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Marvelous Mornings:

All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Halloween Family Photos at the Library - Saturday Oct. 11

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Family

Sign-up for your Halloween Family Photo Shoot today! We will have a Halloween-themed backdrop, and library staff will take your family photo.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign-up for your Halloween Family Photo Shoot today! We will have a Halloween-themed backdrop, and library staff will take your family photo.

Halloween Family Photos at the Library - Monday Oct. 13

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Family

Sign-up for your Halloween Family Photo Shoot today! We will have a Halloween-themed backdrop, and library staff will take your family photo.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign-up for your Halloween Family Photo Shoot today! We will have a Halloween-themed backdrop, and library staff will take your family photo.

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Marvelous Mornings:

All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

VPPL @ Autumn Jubilee!

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family

More details to follow.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

More details to follow.

DuPage Children's Museum logo

Family Playdate

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Ages 5 & under with adult • 10:30am-12pm

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Ages 5 & under with adult • 10:30am-12pm

Family Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates.

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Marvelous Mornings:

All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Children's Book Week 2025 banner: "An Ocean of Stories"

Children's Book Week 2025

All Day 11/3 - 11/9
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family

Dive into "An Ocean of Stories" and celebrate books! Sign up to receive a kit with activities to enjoy at home for Children's Book Week!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into "An Ocean of Stories" and celebrate books! Sign up to receive a kit with activities to enjoy at home for Children's Book Week!

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Marvelous Mornings:

All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.