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Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Book Discussions, Movies
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Middle 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. 

Basic Self Defense for Adults

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This workshop will cover several basic strikes and escape techniques, along with an understanding of the concepts that make them effective for use in self defense.  Attendees will be able to present “what if” scenarios tha

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

9:30am - 10:00am
Storytimes
Waitlist
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: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

Summer Lunch

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

Family Pajama Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytimes
Open
Registration
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: 2
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.

Picture Book Picnic

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

Wednesdays • 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult

Summer Lunch

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

Girls Who Code

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computers & Technology, 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
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. 

Bark for Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration
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: 7
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. 

VPPL Family Summer Concert Series: Willowbrook High School Band

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Event Details:

Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a free event! Children under 12 with adult, please. 

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
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: 7
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am

10:30am - 11:00am
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

Summer Lunch

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

Adventure Quest! Cartooning Class

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Thursday, June 27 • 2:30-3:30pm • Ages 5-13

What will we find on this epic cartooning trip?

VPPL @ Village of Villa Park's June Summer Concerts - Featuring Electric Brew Band

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, and appetite to the Villa Park Summer Concerts! Great family entertainment and good eats will make for a fun night. 

Concessions open at 6:00 P.M.

Windows Fundamentals

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computers & Technology
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Windows Fundamentals

7-week In-person class

Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am

10:30am - 11:00am
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 - Mondays 11:30am

11:30am - 12:00pm
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

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

9:30am - 10:00am
Storytimes
Waitlist
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: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

Summer Lunch

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

Picture Book Picnic

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

Wednesdays • 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult

Summer Lunch

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