This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Ready for Reading Wednesday, February 11, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Ready for Reading 1:15pm–2:00pm Storytimes Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group LEGO® Builders Club Wednesday, February 11, 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, Middle School Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Feb 11 2026 Wed LEGO® Builders Club 3:30pm–4:30pm S.T.E.A.M. Programs Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs Registration Required Event Details: Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Babies & Books - Thursdays Thursday, February 12, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Babies & Books - Thursdays 9:30am–10:00am Storytimes Upcoming 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
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am Thursday, February 12, 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 10:30-11amThursdays Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am 10:30am–11:00am Storytimes Upcoming 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 10:30-11amThursdays
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am Thursday, February 12, 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 10:30-11amThursdays Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am 11:30am–12:00pm Storytimes Upcoming 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 10:30-11amThursdays
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Bread Baking 101 Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults, Seniors There is absolutely nothing better than the smell of freshly baked bread! Chef Cherise Slattery will guide you through the twelve steps of yeast bread production and give you tips and tricks to make bread baking your new favorite hobby. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Bread Baking 101 6:00pm–7:00pm Cooking Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: There is absolutely nothing better than the smell of freshly baked bread! Chef Cherise Slattery will guide you through the twelve steps of yeast bread production and give you tips and tricks to make bread baking your new favorite hobby.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play Friday, February 13, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Feb 13 2026 Fri LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play 10:00am–10:30am S.T.E.A.M. Programs Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Family" group Valentine's Day Craft Open House Friday, February 13, 2026 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 Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.*While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Family" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Valentine's Day Craft Open House 2:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Everyone Join local resident, Kelly McFadden, for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages 9:30am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join local resident, Kelly McFadden, for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Essentrics with Lisa Saturday, February 14, 2026 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Essentrics with Lisa 10:00am–11:00am Health & Wellness Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: 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.
Windows Fundamentals Saturday, February 14, 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. View Details Feb 14 2026 Sat Windows Fundamentals 1:00pm–2:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Family" group Valentine's Day Craft Open House Saturday, February 14, 2026 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 Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.*While supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Family" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Valentine's Day Craft Open House 2:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Spice Club - Cocoa Powder 02/15/2026 @ 1:00pm to 02/21/2026 @ 5:00pm Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Everyone Once you have signed up, stop by the library on the dates listed below to pick up your spice kit. Take the kit home, test out the recipe and let us know how it worked for you! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 15 - 21 2026 Spice Club - Cocoa Powder 02/15/2026 @ 1:00pm–02/21/2026 @ 5:00pm Cooking Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Once you have signed up, stop by the library on the dates listed below to pick up your spice kit. Take the kit home, test out the recipe and let us know how it worked for you!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Movie Matinee - The Naked Gun (2025) Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Movies Age Group: Adults, Seniors The Naked Gun (© Paramount Pictures, 2025: PG-13, 85min.) View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Movie Matinee - The Naked Gun (2025) 1:00pm–3:00pm Movies Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: The Naked Gun (© Paramount Pictures, 2025: PG-13, 85min.)
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Crafternoons Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School Crafternoons: Age 7 and up. A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project, using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Crafternoons 3:30pm–4:30pm Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs Registration Required Crafternoons Age 7 and up. A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project, using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Great Decisions 2026 7:00pm–8:30pm Book Discussions Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Family" group Family Pajama Storytime Tuesday, February 17, 2026 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Family" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Family Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Storytimes Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Nothing but the Facts: Soil by Camille Dungy Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm Board Room at Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Book Discussions Age Group: Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Nothing but the Facts: Soil by Camille Dungy 7:00pm–8:15pm Book Discussions Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretum - February 2026 Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Environmental Programs, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretumfor ages 3-6 years10-10:30am Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretum - February 2026 10:00am–10:30am Arts & Crafts, Environmental Programs, Storytimes Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Environmental Programs, Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretumfor ages 3-6 years10-10:30am
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Bark for Books Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Animal Programs, Reading Programs Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/guardian. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Bark for Books 5:00pm–7:00pm Animal Programs, Reading Programs Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Program Type: Animal Programs, Reading Programs Registration Required Event Details: Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/guardian.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group RomCom Readers: The Long Game: a novel by Elena Armas Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 18 2026 Wed RomCom Readers: The Long Game: a novel by Elena Armas 7:00pm–8:00pm Book Discussions Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Mystery Reader Book Discussion Thursday, February 19, 2026 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Mystery Reader Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Book Discussions Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group WOW: Worlds of Wonder Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten For all ages with adult; siblings welcome Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Feb 20 2026 Fri WOW: Worlds of Wonder 11:00am–11:30am Storytimes Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: For all ages with adult; siblings welcome
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Family" group Marvelous Mornings Saturday, February 21, 2026 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Family" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Marvelous Mornings 11:00am–11:45am Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Upcoming 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.