This event is in the "Everyone" group. Aug 18 - 23 2025 Spice Club - Dill Weed 08/18/2025 @ 9:30am - 08/23/2025 @ 5:00pm Everyone Cooking Registration This event is in the "Everyone" group. Aug 18 - 23 2025 Spice Club - Dill Weed 08/18/2025 @ 9:30am - 08/23/2025 @ 5:00pm Cooking Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: 50 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!
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Family Pajama Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Storytimes Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Family Pajama Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Storytimes 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 Seats Remaining: 12 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Nothing but the Facts: What Does the Chicken Know: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird 7:00pm - 8:15pm Adults Book Discussions Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Nothing but the Facts: What Does the Chicken Know: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird 7:00pm - 8:15pm Book Discussions Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Bark for Books 5:00pm - 7:00pm Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Animal Programs, Reading Programs Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Bark for Books 5:00pm - 7:00pm 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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed RomCom Readers: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed RomCom Readers: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren 7:00pm - 8:00pm Book Discussions Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join our RomCom book group as they discuss contemporary romantic comedies! Please email Emily (eblake@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or come in and pick one up. This program is led by Emily Blake. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu Mystery Reader Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu Mystery Reader Book Discussion 7:00pm - 8:00pm Book Discussions Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Aug 22 2025 Fri LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play 10:00am - 10:30am Youth, Toddlers, Preschool S.T.E.A.M. Programs Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Aug 22 2025 Fri LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play 10:00am - 10:30am S.T.E.A.M. Programs 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: 12 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. Aug 22 2025 Fri WOW: Worlds of Wonder 11:00am - 11:30am Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Storytimes Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. Aug 22 2025 Fri WOW: Worlds of Wonder 11:00am - 11:30am Storytimes 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: 12 Event Details: For all ages with adult; siblings welcome
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 23 2025 Sat Essentrics with Lisa 10:00am - 11:00am Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 23 2025 Sat Essentrics with Lisa 10:00am - 11:00am Health & Wellness Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Slow-paced, full body workout designed to restore movement in joints and flexibility in muscles and relieve pain. Exercise mat required. Presented by Lisa Sawczuk.
Aug 24 2025 Sun The Library is closed on Sundays from May through September. All Day Closing Aug 24 2025 Sun Closing The Library is closed on Sundays from May through September. All Day Branches: Villa Park Public Library
Aug 27 2025 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Board Meeting Aug 27 2025 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Board Meeting Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room Program Type: Library Board Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 28 2025 Thu A Living History Portrayal with Leslie Goddard: Lucille Ball 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Lecture Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aug 28 2025 Thu A Living History Portrayal with Leslie Goddard: Lucille Ball 6:00pm - 7:00pm Lecture Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Aug 29 2025 Fri Homeschool Hangout: August 29 2:00pm - 3:30pm Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family Registration This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Elementary School" group. This event is in the "Middle School" group. This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Aug 29 2025 Fri Homeschool Hangout: August 29 2:00pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area!
Aug 31 2025 Sun The Library is closed on Sundays from May through September. All Day Closing Aug 31 2025 Sun Closing The Library is closed on Sundays from May through September. All Day Branches: Villa Park Public Library
Sep 1 2025 Mon The Library is closed in observance of Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing The Library is closed in observance of Labor Day All Day Branches: Villa Park Public Library
This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sep 3 2025 Wed Morning Makers 10:00am - 11:30am High School, Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts Registration This event is in the "High School" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sep 3 2025 Wed Morning Makers 10:00am - 11:30am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.
This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Sep 6 2025 Sat Marvelous Mornings 11:00am - 11:45am Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Arts & Crafts, Storytimes This event is in the "Youth" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Kindergarten" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Sep 6 2025 Sat Marvelous Mornings 11:00am - 11:45am Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Marvelous Mornings All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.
Sep 7 2025 Sun The Library is closed on Sundays from May through September. All Day Closing Sep 7 2025 Sun Closing The Library is closed on Sundays from May through September. All Day Branches: Villa Park Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sep 8 2025 Mon Books Worth Talking About 7:00pm - 8:15pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sep 8 2025 Mon Books Worth Talking About 7:00pm - 8:15pm Book Discussions Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Event Details: Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss BOOK. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll have plenty! This program is led by Mi
Sep 10 2025 Wed Friends of the Villa Park Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Sep 10 2025 Wed Friends of the Villa Park Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sep 12 2025 Fri Movies in the Park! 7:00pm - 8:30pm Everyone Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sep 12 2025 Fri Movies in the Park! 7:00pm - 8:30pm Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations Event Details: Friday, Aug. 8 • Movie will begin at dusk(approx. 8 pm)
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sep 13 2025 Sat Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages 9:30am - 11:00am Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sep 13 2025 Sat Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages 9:30am - 11:00am 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.
Sep 14 2025 Sun The Library is closed on Sundays from May through September. All Day Closing Sep 14 2025 Sun Closing The Library is closed on Sundays from May through September. All Day Branches: Villa Park Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sep 15 2025 Mon Great Decisions 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sep 15 2025 Mon Great Decisions 2025 7:00pm - 8:30pm Book Discussions Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions 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.