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Anime & Manga Club

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Students in grades 4 - 8 can hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

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

Students in grades 4 - 8 can hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

Adult Movie Bag Subscription

08/18/2025 @ 9:45am to 08/23/2025 @ 8:45pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Registrants will receive a bi-monthly “subscription” bag with a movie and treat.

Pick-up Dates: Tuesdays, Sep. 9, 23; Oct. 7, 21; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2, 16

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registrants will receive a bi-monthly “subscription” bag with a movie and treat.

Pick-up Dates: Tuesdays, Sep. 9, 23; Oct. 7, 21; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2, 16

Movie poster for Dog Man the movie

Movies in the Park!

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Everyone

Friday, Aug. 8 • Movie will begin at dusk

(approx. 8 pm)

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Friday, Aug. 8 • Movie will begin at dusk

(approx. 8 pm)

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School

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

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

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

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, October 13, 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 much on snacks and share our love of anime!

Open
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 much on snacks and share our love of anime!

Two women stand in front of a sunset. The woman on the left is green and dressed in a black dress and hat. The woman on the right is dressed in a pink ballgown and crown. The movie title, "Wicked" is at the bottom of the image.

Wicked Watch Party

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Show your love for Wicked by joining our watch party!  We will watch the film and snack on pink and green food.  Cosplay is encouraged. 

(©Universal Pictures, 2024: PG, 160 min.)

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

Show your love for Wicked by joining our watch party!  We will watch the film and snack on pink and green food.  Cosplay is encouraged. 

(©Universal Pictures, 2024: PG, 160 min.)

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
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!

The Library closes at 5:00 PM today.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library

Jane Austen Birthday Screening

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday early!

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

Come celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday early!

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Christmas Movie Screening

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone

Come celebrate Christmas by learning about the tragic backstory of Christmas’ very own sourpuss the Grinch!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate Christmas by learning about the tragic backstory of Christmas’ very own sourpuss the Grinch!

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, December 22, 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
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!