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Spice Club - Rosemary

07/21/2025 @ 9:30am–07/26/2025 @ 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!

Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required.

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

Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytime (Held at Oakbrook Terrace Heritage Center)

11:30am–12:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Adults
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required.

Toddler Time - Mondays 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 -OR-
  • Thur

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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, High School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 can hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

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

Summer Lunch

11:30am–12:30pm
Youth
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth

Cinderella Tea Party

3:00pm–4:30pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Arts & Crafts, Movies
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Ages, children under 8 with adult.

Put on your finest royal attire for this event! 

Nothing but the Facts: Glory Days: the Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days That Changed Sports and Culture Forever by Jon Wertheim

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

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

11:30am–12:15pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

Summer Lunch

11:30am–12:30pm
Youth
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth

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!

VPPL @ Kiwanis Summer Concerts

6:30pm–8:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Music Programs, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music Programs, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Visit the Friends of the Villa Park Library table at the Kiwanis Summer Concerts in July for a free grab & go craft!

Library Board Meeting

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

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

Summer Lunch

11:30am–12:30pm
Youth
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth

Versiti Blood Drive

2:00pm–6:30pm
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Drive

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.

WOW: Worlds of Wonder

11:00am–11:30am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

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.

Policy Committee Meeting

9:30am–11:30am
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room