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Spice Club - Dill Weed

08/18/2025 @ 9:30am to 08/23/2025 @ 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!

Closed
Registration Required
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!

Canning the Basics 101

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Autumn is in the air and late "canning" season has began.  Chef Susan Maddox returns to the library making some delicious, preserved items.  She will review the various methods and techniques involved which patrons can

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

Autumn is in the air and late "canning" season has began.  Chef Susan Maddox returns to the library making some delicious, preserved items.  She will review the various methods and techniques involved which patrons can

Spice Club - Paprika

09/22/2025 @ 9:30am to 09/27/2025 @ 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!

Open
Registration Required
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!

Spanish Cheeses

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Explore the regions in Spain through cheese! We'll talk and taste the tradition of tapas too. 

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:

Explore the regions in Spain through cheese! We'll talk and taste the tradition of tapas too. 

Simple Yet Impressive Meals

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

In this program, guests will learn that using a recipe with only a few ingredients but by using them properly they provide incredible flavors.

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:

In this program, guests will learn that using a recipe with only a few ingredients but by using them properly they provide incredible flavors.

Brews and Bread

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The next best thing to drinking your favorite beer - baking with it! Chef Cherise will teach you how to make delicious yeast bread using your favorite brews.

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:

The next best thing to drinking your favorite beer - baking with it! Chef Cherise will teach you how to make delicious yeast bread using your favorite brews.

Spice Club - Onion Powder

10/19/2025 @ 9:30am to 10/25/2025 @ 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!

Open
Registration Required
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!

Candy and Cheese Pairing 

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

 

Just in time for Halloween, pair your favorite sweets 

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:

 

Just in time for Halloween, pair your favorite sweets 

Medicinal Herbs

An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Educator Yvonne Wolf gives a brief background on the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including three main principles of its purpose.

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

Educator Yvonne Wolf gives a brief background on the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including three main principles of its purpose.

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!

Open
Registration Required
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!

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
Registration Required
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!) 

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

RACLETTE

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Warm up with a toasty treat. Ooey-gooey  raclette cheese. We'll talk about the history and tradition of raclette.

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:

Warm up with a toasty treat. Ooey-gooey  raclette cheese. We'll talk about the history and tradition of raclette.

Superfoods

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

It’s easy to appreciate a healthy diet when everything tastes delicious and comes together quickly! Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you quick breakfasts, nutritious lunch box ideas, plus Blue Zone recipes.

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:

It’s easy to appreciate a healthy diet when everything tastes delicious and comes together quickly! Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you quick breakfasts, nutritious lunch box ideas, plus Blue Zone recipes.

Hot Cocoa Bomb Take-Home Kit (Adult program)

12/07/2025 @ 1:00pm to 12/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pick up this kit between Sunday, December 7-Saturday, December 13. Instructions and some supplies will be provided.

Take your kit home and make your tasty hot cocoa bomb.

Limit 24. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up this kit between Sunday, December 7-Saturday, December 13. Instructions and some supplies will be provided.

Take your kit home and make your tasty hot cocoa bomb.

Limit 24.