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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!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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. 

Card Making Class - RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 13, 2025

Saturday, March 8, 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 floral all occasion cards featuring daffodils and sunflowers. Presented by Sue Benner from Creative Cards. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Picture of the three performers in the Donna Herula Trio

POSTPONED * More Details to Come * 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:

March 4, 2025 - POSTPONED * More Details to Come * Hear the songs and stories of the great women blues singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists such as Bessie Smith, Memphis...

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

March 4, 2025 - POSTPONED * More Details to Come * 

Yellow Bunny PEEPS marshmallow candy

PEEPS® Diorama Contest: March 10-April 10

All Day 3/10 - 4/10
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Peeps® Diorama ContestMonday, Mar. 10 - Apr. 10 • All agesThe Peeps® contest is back! Create a shoebox diorama scene using marshmallow Peeps® candy!Details available beginning on M...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:
Peeps® Diorama Contest
Monday, Mar. 10 - Apr. 10 • All ages
The Peeps® contest is back!
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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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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...

Open
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: 48
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
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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
Event Details:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included. March craft - Tissue paper pompoms and flowers

Open
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: 6
Event Details:

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

Atrial Fibrillation 101: Understanding Irregular Heartbeats

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Did you know that atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects millions and can increase the risk of stroke and other heart complications? Join Dr. Gami at the Villa Park Public Library on M...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Did you know that atrial fibrillation (AFib) affects millions and can increase the risk of stroke and other heart complications? Join Dr. Gami at the Villa Park Public Library on March 13 from 6 PM – 7:30 PM for “Atrial Fibrillation 101”.

Dice, Cards, and Board Games

Game Day

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Middle School, High School, Adults
Event Details:

Join other board and card game enthusiasts at game days! Bring in your favorite games or use one from our collection.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join other board and card game enthusiasts at game days! Bring in your favorite games or use one from our collection.

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. 

Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required.

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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. ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Nothing but the Facts: Women in the Valley of the Kings by Kathleen Sheppard

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
ID: Book cover of Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert. A heterosexual couple in a side embrace, with a small grey cat behind them, stands in the bottom right corner, against a white background.

RomCom Readers: Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

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 Locke....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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

Homeschool Hangout: March 21

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Open
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: 11
Event Details:

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

Intro to Computers

Saturday, March 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 Computers7-week In-person classLearn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes. To register, plea...

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. 

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss F

Rain Gardens: The Basics (Presented by Bill Karges)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Environmental Programs, Home & Garden, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Seniors
Event Details:

You’ll learn how to site, install, and plant a properly functioning rain garden, to help manage your stormwater runoff. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Environmental Programs, Home & Garden, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

You’ll learn how to site, install, and plant a properly functioning rain garden, to help manage your stormwater runoff. 

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.

Open
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: 12
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.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

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