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Summer Reading Program BEGINS!

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:

Summer Reading Program 2025: Color Our World Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, August 1 Join the Summer Reading Program this year – read for enjoyment and a chance to win pr...

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:

Summer Reading Program 2025: 

Green Cleaning -- Spring Clean Without Chemicals

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to make laundry soap, disinfecting sprays, and other cleaning supplies without chemicals or high costs. Replace VOCs and harsh scents with herbal aromas. Participants will ga...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Learn to make laundry soap, disinfecting sprays, and other cleaning supplies without chemicals or high costs. Replace VOCs and harsh scents with herbal aromas.

Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Utensils

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Family, Seniors
Event Details:

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its r...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level.

Homeschool Hangout: June 6

Friday, June 6, 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
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area!

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area!

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, June 7, 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.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic Wednesdays • 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult • June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 This drop-in program will be held OUTDOORS at Twin Lakes...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

BenAnna Band in a grocery store

VPPL Family Summer Concert Series: The BenAnna Band!

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a free event! Children under ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Event Details:

Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a free event! Children under 12 with adult, please. 

Father's Day Craft Open House

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.*While supplies last.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

Father's Day Craft Open House

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.*While supplies last.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

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Family Playdate

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Tuesdays • Ages 5 & under with adultMay 20; Aug. 12 • 10am-12pmJun. 17; Jul. 15 • 2-4pmStop in and drop in for some fun! These free social play activities feature hands-on exhi...

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

Tuesdays • Ages 5 & under with adult

May 20; Aug. 12 • 10am-12pm

Family Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, June 17, 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
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...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic Wednesdays • 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult • June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 This drop-in program will be held OUTDOORS at Twin Lakes...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

Little Miss Ann with ukulele

VPPL Family Summer Concert Series: Little Miss Ann!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a free event! Children under ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Event Details:

Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a free event! Children under 12 with adult, please. 

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, June 21, 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.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

brown rabbit on white background

Animals Around the World

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

All ages, under 3 with adult.Meet a variety of amazing animals from across the globe!Presented by Kim White.

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

All ages, under 3 with adult.

Meet a variety of amazing animals from across the globe!

Presented by Kim White.

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic Wednesdays • 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult • June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 This drop-in program will be held OUTDOORS at Twin Lakes...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

willowbrook high school music logo

VPPL Family Summer Concert Series: Willowbrook High School Band!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a free event! Children under ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Event Details:

Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a free event! Children under 12 with adult, please.