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High School Exam Study Nights (after hours)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

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Family Playdate

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Tuesdays • Ages 5 & under with adultMay 20; Aug. 12 • 10am-12pmJun. 17; Jul. 15 • 2-4pmStop in and drop in for some fun! These free social play activities feature hands-on exhi...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Tuesdays • Ages 5 & under with adult

May 20; Aug. 12 • 10am-12pm

High School Exam Study Nights

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

Cover of Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne. Cover is orange with a blue strip down the left side. Text is yellow and inbetween the title and author shows a black graphic of someone riding a bike.

Nothing but the Facts: Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne

Tuesday, May 20, 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

Sweet Treats of the Midwest

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join author and food enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen as she uncovers the fascinating history of four desserts all originating in the Midwest, from Bertha Palmer’s brownie to the in...

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

Join author and food enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen as she uncovers the fascinating history of four desserts all originating in the Midwest, from Bertha Palmer’s brownie to the invention of the Twinkie, from the birth of Rice Krispie T

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, May 21, 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 Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes. A small yellow house is set back on a large green hill. There is a small body of water at the base of the hill. A small red lobster sits where the grass meets the pebbles of the shoreline.

RomCom Readers: Evvie Drake Starts Over: a novel by Linda Holmes

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

Versiti Blood Drive

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Drive Help save lives during this critical time of need and make a difference by donating blood. To schedule an appointment time to donate blood at this event...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Drive

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LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, May 23, 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.

Essentrics with Lisa

Saturday, May 24, 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.

Windows Fundamentals

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to move and resize application windows, create files, folders, shortcuts, and more. Registrants must attend all seven classes.

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

Learn how to move and resize application windows, create files, folders, shortcuts, and more. 

Leech, by Hiron Ennes

Grim Readers - Leech

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Leech by Hiron Ennes. Please email John (jbradford@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up…we’ll ...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Leech by Hiron Ennes.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 28, 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

Green Cleaning -- Spring Clean Without Chemicals

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to make laundry soap, disinfecting sprays, and other cleaning supplies without chemicals or high costs. Replace VOCs and harsh scents with herbal aromas. Participants will ga...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Learn to make laundry soap, disinfecting sprays, and other cleaning supplies without chemicals or high costs. Replace VOCs and harsh scents with herbal aromas.

Passport Acceptance Fair

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

During this event, Passport Acceptance Agents from the library will accept, on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, walk-in DS-11 applications for new passports for all ages and...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

During this event, Passport Acceptance Agents from the library will accept, on behalf of the U.S.

Windows Fundamentals

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to move and resize application windows, create files, folders, shortcuts, and more. Registrants must attend all seven classes.

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

Learn how to move and resize application windows, create files, folders, shortcuts, and more. 

Morning Makers

Wednesday, June 4, 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.

Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Utensils

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Family, Seniors
Event Details:

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level. Gain a brief background on the origin of tea and its r...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level.

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LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, June 6, 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.

Homeschool Hangout: June 6

Friday, June 6, 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!

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, June 7, 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.

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.