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Great Decisions 2026

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

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

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

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

Family Playdate

10:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Ages 5 & under with adult

Tuesday, Apr. 21 • 10:30am-12pm

Family Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Storytimes
Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

Nothing but the Facts: Buzz by Thor Hanson

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required

Preschool Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Preschool
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

This lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun is designed for 3-5 year olds to attend on their own.

This is a SERIES program.

Mindful Movement

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a one-hour mindful movement class where you’re encouraged to explore your body’s natural rhythm and flow.

Ready for Reading

1:15pm–2:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using stories, musical games and word play, children are introduced to letter friends from A to Z.

For ages 4 and older.

This is a SERIES program.

Pokémon Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

The library is partnering with Pokémon and the American Library Association (ALA) to present a new program for youth: Pokémon Club! Spark creativity through games and reading activities as kids can play, engage, learn, grow, and connect!

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room

Babies & Books - Thursdays

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

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

Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am

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

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

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

Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am

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

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

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

Pasta Palooza

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Buon appetito! Chef Cherise Slattery will show you how easy and fun it is to make eight different shapes of pasta from scratch. She will also share how to prepare a classic Italian meal that will have your dinner companions asking for seconds.

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

Volunteer Fair

11:00am–3:00pm
Youth, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking for a great volunteering opportunity? Whether you're looking to give back to the community or simply want to do something good, our Volunteer Fair is for you!

Volunteer Fair

11:00am–3:00pm
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)

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

Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
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

Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am

11:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
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

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and hang out as we munch on snacks and share our love of anime!

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

6:30pm–8:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

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

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

Money-Minded Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Preschool
Financial Programs, Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Financial Programs, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as a guest reader from the Illinois State Treasurer's office brings a special storytime for children and families, including money-themed books.