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Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays

Introduction to Line Dancing

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Line dancing is a great way to get a group of people dancing together. Whether you call it hustle, shuffle, or a slide, line dancing is a popular activity at parties, weddings, and gatherings throughout the world.

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

Line dancing is a great way to get a group of people dancing together. Whether you call it hustle, shuffle, or a slide, line dancing is a popular activity at parties, weddings, and gatherings throughout the world.

LEGO DUPLO logo

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool

The library's LEGO® DUPLO® bricks are so much fun! Join us to build, play, and socialize with other kids and families.

Ages 2-5 with adult.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library's LEGO® DUPLO® bricks are so much fun! Join us to build, play, and socialize with other kids and families.

Ages 2-5 with adult.

Windows Fundamentals

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library

Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. Registrants must attend all seven classes.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Event Details:

Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. Registrants must attend all seven classes.

Card Making Class

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn how to make your very own greeting cards with Sue from Creative Cards, located in Villa Park. Using Hunkydory™ brand toppers, we'll be creating 3 cards.

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

Learn how to make your very own greeting cards with Sue from Creative Cards, located in Villa Park. Using Hunkydory™ brand toppers, we'll be creating 3 cards.

Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Thur
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Thur

Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Thur
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Thur

Movie Matinee - Mamma Mia!

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Mamma Mia! (© Universal Pictures, 2008: PG-13, 108 min.) 

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

Mamma Mia! (© Universal Pictures, 2008: PG-13, 108 min.) 

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Come and hang out as we munch on snacks and share our love of anime!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and hang out as we munch on snacks and share our love of anime!

cover of book: Dungeons & Dragons Players Manual

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

The Black Phone: Stories

Grim Readers -- The Black Phone

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss the story

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

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss the story

Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: JANUARY 2025

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Event Details:

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

Cozy Comfort Cuisine

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Chef Susan Maddox as she shares recipes to keep you cozy.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Susan Maddox as she shares recipes to keep you cozy.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

This lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun is designed for 3-5 year olds to attend on their own.

This is a SERIES program.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun is designed for 3-5 year olds to attend on their own.

This is a SERIES program.

Resume Workshop

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors

Resumes are best received when written to match the desired traits of your potential employers and the applicant tracking system.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Resumes are best received when written to match the desired traits of your potential employers and the applicant tracking system.

Ready for Reading

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten

Using stories, musical games and word play, children are introduced to letter friends from A to Z.

For ages 4 and older.

This is a SERIES program.

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

Using stories, musical games and word play, children are introduced to letter friends from A to Z.

For ages 4 and older.

This is a SERIES program.

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Pokémon Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School

The library is partnering with Pokémon and the American Library Association (ALA) to present a new program for youth: Pokémon Club! Spark creativity through games and reading activities as kids can play, engage, learn, grow, and connect!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is partnering with Pokémon and the American Library Association (ALA) to present a new program for youth: Pokémon Club! Spark creativity through games and reading activities as kids can play, engage, learn, grow, and connect!

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room

Babies & Books - Thursdays

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays

Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays

Versiti Blood Drive

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library

Versiti Blood Drive

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Drive

VPPL 1000 Books Before Kindergarten round logo with brown cartoon bear holding stack of books

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family

Friday, Jan. 30 • 10:30 am-12 pm • Ages: 0-6 with adult

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Reading Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Friday, Jan. 30 • 10:30 am-12 pm • Ages: 0-6 with adult