This event is in the "Everyone" group Spice Club - Italian Seasoning 11/16/2025 @ 1:00pm to 11/22/2025 @ 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 Nov 16 - 22 2025 Spice Club - Italian Seasoning 11/16/2025 @ 1:00pm–11/22/2025 @ 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 "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 "Adults" group Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Off Site Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Adults 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. View Details Offsite Event 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 "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center 10:00am–10:30am Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am Monday, November 17, 2025 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 Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am 10:30am–11:00am Storytimes Waitlist 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
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 "Adults" group Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytime (Held at Oakbrook Terrace Heritage Center) Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Adults 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. View Details Offsite Event 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 "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytime (Held at Oakbrook Terrace Heritage Center) 11:30am–12:00pm Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am Monday, November 17, 2025 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 Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am 11:30am–12:00pm Storytimes Open 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
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Anime & Manga Club Monday, November 17, 2025 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! Open Register Now 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 Nov 17 2025 Mon Anime & Manga Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Great Decisions 2025 Monday, November 17, 2025 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 Nov 17 2025 Mon Great Decisions 2025 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 Babies & Books - Tuesdays Tuesday, November 18, 2025 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 Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Babies & Books - Tuesdays 9:30am–10:00am Storytimes Open 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 "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, November 18, 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 Register Now 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 Nov 18 2025 Tue Family Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Storytimes Open 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Build a Perfect Cheeseboard Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults, Seniors Learn tips and tricks to constructing an eye-catching cheeseboard for the holidays (or any day!) Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Build a Perfect Cheeseboard 6:30pm–8:00pm Cooking Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Learn tips and tricks to constructing an eye-catching cheeseboard for the holidays (or any day!)
Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present View Details Virtual Event Nov 18 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 7:00pm–8:00pm Illinois Libraries Present Library Branch: Online Program Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present Event Details:
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Preschool Storytime Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytimes Open 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.
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, November 19, 2025 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Ready for Reading 1:15pm–2:00pm Storytimes Open 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 "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, November 19, 2025 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. Open Register Now 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 Nov 19 2025 Wed Bark for Books 5:00pm–7:00pm Animal Programs, Reading Programs Open 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: Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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 Nov 19 2025 Wed RomCom Readers: Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter 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 "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Babies & Books - Thursdays Thursday, November 20, 2025 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 Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Babies & Books - Thursdays 9:30am–10:00am Storytimes Open 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, November 20, 2025 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 Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am 10:30am–11:00am Storytimes Waitlist 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, November 20, 2025 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 Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am 11:30am–12:00pm Storytimes Open 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 Mystery Reader Book Discussion Thursday, November 20, 2025 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 Nov 20 2025 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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play Friday, November 21, 2025 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 21 2025 Fri LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play 10:00am–10:30am S.T.E.A.M. Programs Open 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 Thanksgiving Craft Open House Friday, November 21, 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 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 Nov 21 2025 Fri Thanksgiving 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Essentrics with Lisa Saturday, November 22, 2025 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 Nov 22 2025 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.
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 Thanksgiving Craft Open House Saturday, November 22, 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 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 Nov 22 2025 Sat Thanksgiving 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.
Library Board Meeting Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Board Room at Villa Park Public Library Program Type: Library Board Meeting View Details Nov 24 2025 Mon Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Board Meeting Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room Program Type: Library Board Meeting