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Great Decisions 2025

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Illinois Libraries Presents: Slowing Down with Amy Tan

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Event Details:

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

RomCom Readers: A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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

Essentrics with Lisa

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Computers & Technology
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. 

Grim Readers

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Annihilation by J

Cooking for a Crowd

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

It’s time for you to join the party! Cook smart, to enjoy your company AND a delicious meal that you finish prepping before anyone walks in the door.

Winter Reading Program ENDS

All Day
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
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:

January 2 - February 28

Intro to Computers

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Computers & Technology
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. 

Sustainability Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Environmental Programs, Lecture
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Environmental Programs, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The energetic presentation by Kay McKeen will address the many aspects of sustainability and conservation, including the history and importance of composting, water, and our direct, timeless connection to nature and the environment.  It w

Illinois Libraries Presents: Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Event Details:

Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Women Cheesemakers of the Midwest - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate International Women's Day with an introduction to some remarkable female cheesemakers!

Weather and Storm Chasing 101

6:00pm - 7:00pm
High School, Adults, Seniors
Lecture
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with us.

Intro to Computers

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Computers & Technology
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. 

Women in the Blues Concert featuring the the Donna Herula Trio

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Music Programs
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Hear the songs and stories of the great women blues singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists such as Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Bonnie Raitt.

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!

Books Worth Talking About

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Financial Programs, Lecture, Outside Organizations
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Programs, Lecture, Outside Organizations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office protects consumers’ rights and can assist when things go wrong.

Irish Cuisine (Beyond Corned Beef) with Chef Susan Maddox

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Morning Makers

10:00am - 11:30am
High School, Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

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

Afib 101

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Intro to Computers

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Computers & Technology
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. 

Great Decisions 2025

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.