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Hot Cocoa Bomb Take-Home Kit (Adult program)

12/07/2025 @ 1:00pm–12/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up this kit between Sunday, December 7-Saturday, December 13. Instructions and some supplies will be provided.

Take your kit home and make your tasty hot cocoa bomb.

Limit 24. 

Tween & Teen Book Bag Registration: Winter-Spring 2026

All Day 12/8–1/10
Middle School, High School
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Event Details:

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

High School Exam Study Nights

5:00pm–9:00pm
Youth, High School
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
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!

Books Worth Talking About

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
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:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss Lula Dean's Litt

High School Exam Study Nights (after hours)

9:00pm–10:00pm
Youth, High School
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!

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Babies
Storytimes
Waitlist
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

High School Exam Study Nights

5:00pm–10:00pm
Youth, High School
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!

Nothing but the Facts: The Man Who Invented Christmas by Les Standiford

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Open
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.

Ready for Reading

1:15pm–2:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytimes
Open
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.

LEGO® Builders Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle 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, Middle School
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

Babies & Books - Thursdays

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Babies
Storytimes
Waitlist
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

Jane Austen Birthday Screening

6:00pm–8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Movies
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday early!

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.

VPPL @ Town Hall Meeting with Kevin Patrick

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

This event will feature a meet and greet with all Village commissions and local community groups from 5:00–6:00 pm., followed by speakers and a Q&A session from 6:00–6:45 pm.

Happy Healthy Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Open
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:

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

Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages

9:30am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join local resident, Kelly McFadden, for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels.

Spice Club - Sage

12/14/2025 @ 1:00pm–12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Cooking
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once you have signed up, stop by the library on the dates listed below to pick up your spice kit. Take the kit home, test out the recipe and let us know how it worked for you!

Movie Pack Subscription

12/15/2025 @ 9:30am–12/29/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Movies
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick-up Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17; Mar. 3, 17; Apr. 7, 21 

Adult Book Bag Subscription Registration

12/15/2025 @ 9:45am–12/29/2025 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Reading Programs
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick-up Dates: Fridays, Jan. 9; Feb. 6; Mar. 6; Apr. 3