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Crafternoons

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

LEGO® Builders Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

Candy Olympics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you beat the clock and win the race to be CANDY CHAMPION? Join in this tasty competition involving sweet, sour, sticky, and gummy candies, among others!

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Book Discussions, Movies
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Middle School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. 

Bizarre Bugs & Irregular Insects! Cartooning Class

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tuesday, July 30 • 2:30-3:30 pm • Ages 5-13

Bark for Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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. 

Summer Reading ENDS

All Day
Reading Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Reading Programs
Event Details:

2024 Summer Reading Program: “Adventure Begins at Your Library” 

VPPL@Tri-Town YMCA Back to School Fair

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Join staff from the Villa Park Public Library at Tri-Town YMCA's Back to School Fair!

Comics Workshop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Writing Programs
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Writing Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do Art Productions will lead a workshop that teaches children how to create a six-panel comic. Bring your creative energy and ideas, we will provide the rest!  

LEGO® Builders Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

Summer Reading Program Finale

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Movies, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Event Details:

All ages (children under 12 with an adult)

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Book Discussions, Movies
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Middle 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. 

Makerspace Monthly Drop-In Craft

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Event Details:

Makerspace Monthly Drop-In Craft

12:30-4:30 pm • Ages 5 & up

Each month features a new creation to make and enjoy.

Bark for Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.