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Promo graphic for Illinois Library Presents: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Program is on Saturday, May 3 at 2 pm. A photo of Santat is shown above with a neon blue background. On the left is a yellow bar, with a red & black Illinois Libraries Present logo.

Illinois Libraries Present: Dan Santat (Youth Program)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Program

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Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
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Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê.

Promo graphic for Illinois Library Presents: Poverty with Matthew Desmond. Program is on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 pm. A photo of Desmond is shown above with a light gray background. On the left is a yellow bar, with a red & black Illinois Libraries Present logo.

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program

Program Type:

Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
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Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

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Bark for Books - APRIL 2025

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Animal Programs, Reading Programs
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Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained  to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/guardian. 

Bark for Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained  to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/guardian. 

Bark for Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained  to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/guardian. 

Animals Around the World

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
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, Family
Program Type: Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages, under 3 with adult.

Meet a variety of amazing animals from across the globe!

Presented by Kim White.

Bees and Apiaries: Presented by Lyman Woods

6:30pm - 8:00pm
High School, Adults, Family, Seniors
Animal Programs, Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Animal Programs, Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get buzzing and discover the amazing world of honeybees! Learn how bees make honey and see firsthand how honey is extracted. Learn about apiaries and have a taste of wild Lyman Woods honey.

Bark for Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained  to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/guardian. 

Crosstown Exotics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
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, Family
Program Type: Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear about all kinds of amazing reptiles and insects in an interactive experience you won't forget, then get a hands-on encounter with them!