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PEEPS® Diorama Contest: March 10-April 10

All Day 3/10 - 4/10
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:
Peeps® Diorama Contest
Monday, Mar. 10 - Apr. 10 • All ages
The Peeps® contest is back!
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Bark for Books - MARCH 2025

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
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
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. 

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Board Meeting
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Library Board Meeting
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.

Babies & Books - Thursdays

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am

11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Spring Family Photos at the Library

9:45am - 4:00pm
Family
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign-up for your Spring Family Photo Shoot today! We will have a spring backdrop and library staff will take your family photo.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Book Discussions, Movies
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.

WOW: Worlds of Wonder

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytimes
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Comics Workshop with Do Art Productions

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do Art Productions leads a workshop teaching you how to draw a six-panel comic. Bring your creative energy and ideas, we'll provide the rest!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Game Truck Session #1

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Game Truck Session #2

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Rain Gardens: The Basics (Presented by Bill Karges)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Family, Seniors
Environmental Programs, Home & Garden, Lecture
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Environmental Programs, Home & Garden, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

You’ll learn how to site, install, and plant a properly functioning rain garden, to help manage your stormwater runoff. 

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.

Little Globetrotters Bilingual Storytime: SPANISH Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytimes
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Explore with languages from around the globe! Enjoy songs, stories, games, and rhymes from people who live all around the world. This program introduces young children to a new language in a casual setting.

This event is in the "High School" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Happy Healthy Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
High School, Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Presented by Katie Sayad.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

VPPL @ Healthy Kids Day!

10:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Health & Wellness, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Stop by and say hello to library staff at this event!

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Marvelous Mornings

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More with Robyn Vitson

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Family, Seniors
Music Programs
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us as Robyn Vitson plays songs from Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More at this Sunday afternoon concert at the library.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Thur
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am

11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Thur

Wine Bottle Painting

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Attendees will need to bring (1) CLEAR 750ml glass Wine bottle - label removed, cleaned, and dried to this program.

All other supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Crafternoons

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Crafternoons

Age 7 and up.

A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project, using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create.

Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 76
Event Details:

Visit each of the Illinois State Parks - there are about 150!