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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
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! We w...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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!

Family Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, August 19, 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
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...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Book cover of What The Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird by Sy Montgomery. A chicken is shown inbetween the title and author.

Nothing but the Facts: What Does the Chicken Know: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 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
Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, August 20, 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
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/g...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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. 

ID: Book cover of The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren. A bright yellow background is littered with tiny pastel pink hearts. Around the edges is a sparse tropical boarder, including a toucan on the upper left and tropical plants around the rest of the boarder.

RomCom Readers: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Book cover of Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March. Depicting a bustling Bombay street.

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.This month we will discuss Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March. You can ge...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.

LEGO DUPLO logo

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, August 22, 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
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.

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

WOW: Worlds of Wonder

Friday, August 22, 2025 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
Event Details:

For all ages with adult; siblings welcomeThis program is for all young children, designed to help them explore their senses and the world around them. Stories, movement, movement, ...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

Essentrics with Lisa

Saturday, August 23, 2025 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.

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 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
Leslie Goddard dressed as Lucille Ball

A Living History Portrayal with Leslie Goddard: Lucille Ball

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. In this historical portrayal, historian and actress Leslie Goddard brings Lucy ...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation.

Homeschool Hangout: August 29

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area!

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area!

Morning Makers

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, September 6, 2025 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.

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

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

Books Worth Talking About

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss BOOK. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pi...

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

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss BOOK. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll have plenty!  This program is led by Mi

Friends of the Villa Park Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
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
Event Details:

Friday, Aug. 8 • Movie will begin at dusk(approx. 8 pm)Free • All ages (children under 12 with adult)Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E Kenilworth Ave, Villa ParkBring a blanket...

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)

Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
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. Participant...

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.

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Great Decisions 2025

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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. ...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
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.