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Babies & Books - Thursdays

9:30am - 10:00am
Storytimes
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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

Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am

10:30am - 11:00am
Storytimes
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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

Ready for Reading

1:15pm - 2:00pm
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

For ages 4 and older.

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

10:00am - 10:30am
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: 5
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.

Mother's Day Craft Open House

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday, Take & Make
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday, Take & Make
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

Happy Healthy Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
Health & Wellness
Waitlist
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: 0
Event Details:

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

Mother's Day Craft Open House

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday, Take & Make
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday, Take & Make
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

Toddler Playtime

10:30am - 11:15am
S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All walkers and toddlers with an adult are welcome.

(Pre-walkers and babies may attend Baby Playtime.)

Books Worth Talking About

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Book Discussions
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Baby Playtime

9:30am - 10:15am
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All infants & pre-walkers with an adult are welcome.

(Walkers and toddlers may attend Toddler Playtime.)

Teen Advisory Board

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let your voice be heard at the library!

Trilogy of Citrus: Sweet & Savory Treats, with Chef Maddox

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cooking
Waitlist
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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:

Lemons, limes, and grapefruit are the stars and the focus of this culinary program. Learn new recipes utilizing these familiar citrus fruits in fun ways, from savory to sweet applications.

Sensory Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
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: 5

Sensory Storytime

All ages with adult; ages 3 & under require adult; siblings welcome.

This program is designed for children with special needs and varied learning levels and abilities, but all children are welcome to attend.

We will engage the senses through stories, music, activities, and movement, as well as social interaction. 

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.

Girls Who Code

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computers & Technology, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Girls will learn basic computer science skills and computational thinking through discussion, team building, and hands-on activities!  Computers and materials will be provided for class usage. 

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!

Navigate a Career Change with Confidence

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

This workshop is for those early in their career and/or looking for a more structured approach to starting a career change!

Baby Playtime

9:30am - 10:15am
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All infants & pre-walkers with an adult are welcome.

(Walkers and toddlers may attend Toddler Playtime.)

Toddler Playtime

10:30am - 11:15am
S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All walkers and toddlers with an adult are welcome.

(Pre-walkers and babies may attend Baby Playtime.)

Mystery Readers - Triple Crown

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This month's book is "Triple Crown," by Felix Francis. This is an online discussion via Zoom, and registrants will receive the link before the meeting. You can get a copy of the book on the second floor, near the Service Desk.