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Babies & Books - Thursdays

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies
Storytimes
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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
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

Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am

11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration
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

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
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: 9
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.

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
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
Event Details:

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

*While supplies last.

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.

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
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
Event Details:

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

*While supplies last.

Spice Club - Thyme

12/15/2024 @ 1:00pm - 12/21/2024 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Cooking
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

Adult BOOK Bag Subscription Registration

12/16/2024 @ 9:30am - 12/30/2024 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Reading Programs
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Pick-up Dates: Fridays, January 10; February 7; March 7; April 4 

Adult Movie Selection Subscription

12/16/2024 @ 9:30am - 12/30/2024 @ 11:45pm
Adults, Seniors
Movies
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Registrants will receive a bimonthly movie and a pack of popcorn. 

Current Dates for movie pick up are January. 7, 21; February, 4, 18; March. 4, 18; April. 1, 15

 

Rhythm and Rhyme Story Time (Iowa Community Center)

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth
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.

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

11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

This drop-in program will be held indoors at the Oakbrook Terrace Park Heritage Center located at 1S325 Ardmore Ave. Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. 

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Book Discussions, Movies
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. 

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

5:30pm - 6:30pm
High School, Adults, Seniors
Lecture, Seasonal / Holiday
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture, Seasonal / Holiday
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The fascinating real life story of The Night Before Christmas chimes to life as told by educational entertainer, Martina Mathisen, along with the stories of our American Christmas Traditions. Why do we kiss under a mistletoe?

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:

We’re open until 10pm! Stay up late somewhere quiet with free wifi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library!

Nothing but the Facts: Normal Family: On Truth, Love and How I Met My 35 Siblings by Chrysta Bilton

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Hot Cocoa Bomb Take-Home Kit

All Day
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Arts & Crafts, At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Take & Make
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Take & Make
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a tasty winter treat with our take-home kit! Instructions and some supplies will be provided.

LEGO® Builders Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
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!

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:

We’re open until 10pm! Stay up late somewhere quiet with free wifi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library!

RomCom Readers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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...we'll have plenty! This program is led by Emily Blake.

Polish Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytimes
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Explore the Polish language with songs, stories, games, and rhymes! This program introduces young children to Polish in a casual setting.

Mystery Readers Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 98
Event Details:

This is hybrid book discussion via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.

Library Board Meeting

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