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Illinois Libraries Present: Neil Gaiman

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

More details to come.  This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Event Details:

More details to come. 

Totally Tomato, with Chef Maddox

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Tomato season is upon us and Chef Maddox is having fun making a number of "tomato-licious" recipes. Eating the great variety of tomato dishes and even the raw applications this tim...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Tomato season is upon us and Chef Maddox is having fun making a number of "tomato-licious" recipes. Eating the great variety of tomato dishes and even the raw applications this time of year is incredible.

Movie poster image of the animated film Open Season

Movies in the Park!

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Free • All ages (children under 12 with adult)  Bring a blanket or chairs along to enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen at Lufkin Park. This event is     ...

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

Free • All ages (children under 12 with adult) 

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, September 21, 2024 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.

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Intro to Computers

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Intro to Computers 7-week In-person class Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes.  To re...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Intro to Computers

7-week In-person class

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

Introduction to Woodturning - Pen Making

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

More details to come.

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

More details to come.

Diabetes Management presented by Endeavor Health

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Presented by Endeavor Health.

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

Presented by Endeavor Health.

California Cheeses - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

California is home to some "rock star" creameries. Get to know the area and makers, and see if you recognize why the fresh ocean air impacts the flavors of the cheese!

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

California is home to some "rock star" creameries. Get to know the area and makers, and see if you recognize why the fresh ocean air impacts the flavors of the cheese!

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Library Board Meeting

Essentrics with Lisa

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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.

Intro to Computers

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Intro to Computers 7-week In-person class Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes.  To re...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Intro to Computers

7-week In-person class

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

History of Blues

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B

Start Hunting in Illinois

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Did you know over 98% of Illinois is privately owned? That leaves only 2% of the State’s Resources left for the public to enjoy. That doesn’t mean that all the wildlife is on just ...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Did you know over 98% of Illinois is privately owned? That leaves only 2% of the State’s Resources left for the public to enjoy.

Illinois Treasurer's iCash Table

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Event Details:

Did you know the State Treasurer is holding 2.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans? The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original o...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Event Details:

Did you know the State Treasurer is holding 2.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans? The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs.

Intro to Computers

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Intro to Computers 7-week In-person class Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. You must attend all seven classes.  To re...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Intro to Computers

7-week In-person class

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

Craft Supply Swap

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some creative inspiration? Join us for a craft supply swap! Drop off unneeded but usable supplies and pick up some new to you ma...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some creative inspiration? Join us for a craft supply swap! Drop off unneeded but usable supplies and pick up some new to you materials. 

Medicare 101

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out-of-pocket expenses. Presented by Robin Dawson of Medicare Solutions Network.

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

Get up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out-of-pocket expenses. Presented by Robin Dawson of Medicare Solutions Network.

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Cartoon Monsters! Cartooning Class

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Draw tons of crazy monsters: slimy, blobby monsters! Scary, pointy monsters! Ugly hat-wearing monsters! At the end of the class, we'll watch YOUR monsters come alive on the big scr...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Draw tons of crazy monsters: slimy, blobby monsters! Scary, pointy monsters! Ugly hat-wearing monsters! At the end of the class, we'll watch YOUR monsters come alive on the big screen to sneak up on poor, sweet Fuzzy Bunny!

Nothing but the Facts: The End of Reality: From here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Illinois Libraries Present: Erika Sánchez

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

More details to come.  This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Event Details:

More details to come. 

Home Energy Savings - By the Citizens Utility Board (CUB)

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Environmental Programs, Financial Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to learn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills. During this presentation we will go over: -Understanding yo...

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

Join the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to learn about your energy choices and ways to save money on your utility bills.
During this presentation we will go over:
-Understanding your utility bills;
-Your energy choices;