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Presented by Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns, in conversation with Arianne Nettles. On Tuesday, September 16 at 7pm, online via Zoom. This event is made possible by ILP, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program

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Illinois Libraries Present
Library Branch: Online Program
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present
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Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.

Presented by Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond The Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode. On Tuesday, October 21 at 7pm, online via Zoom. This event is made possible by ILP, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program

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Illinois Libraries Present
Library Branch: Online Program
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Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode.

Presented by Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji Lopez-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science. On Tuesday, November 18 at 7pm, online via Zoom. This event is made possible by ILP, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program

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Illinois Libraries Present
Library Branch: Online Program
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Brews and Bread

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

The next best thing to drinking your favorite beer - baking with it! Chef Cherise will teach you how to make delicious yeast bread using your favorite brews.

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.

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.

Halloween Family Photos at the Library - Saturday Oct. 11

9:30am–4:00pm
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign-up for your Halloween Family Photo Shoot today! We will have a Halloween-themed backdrop, and library staff will take your family photo.

VPPL @ Villa Park Fire Department Open House!

12:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Join staff from the Villa Park Public Library at the Villa Park Fire Department's Open House on Saturday, October 11 from 12-3 p.m. Watch the library's website and social media for more details to come.

Windows Fundamentals

1:00pm–2:30pm
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Event Details:

Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. Registrants must attend all seven classes.

Anime & Manga Club

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

Come and hang out as we much on snacks and share our love of anime!

Halloween Family Photos at the Library - Monday Oct. 13

5:30pm–8:30pm
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign-up for your Halloween Family Photo Shoot today! We will have a Halloween-themed backdrop, and library staff will take your family photo.

Books Worth Talking About

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Draw Your Own Haunted House: Cartooning Class

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Waitlist
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

Tuesday, October 14 • 3:30-4:30pm • Ages 5-13

Do you like your cartoons a little bit spooky? Then this is the class for you!

Nothing but the Facts: Quakeland by Kathryn Miles

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

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.

 

RomCom Readers: Haunted Ever After By Jen DeLuca

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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.

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

WOW: Worlds of Wonder

11:00am–11:30am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytimes
Open
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

Passport Acceptance Fair

10:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

During this event, Passport Acceptance Agents from the library will accept, on behalf of the U.S.

Marvelous Mornings

11:00am–11:45am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Open
Registration Required
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
Registration Required

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

VPPL @ Autumn Jubilee!

11:00am–2:00pm
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

More details to follow.

Windows Fundamentals

1:00pm–2:30pm
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Event Details:

Learn the components of a computer, how to use a mouse, Windows Desktop, and more. Registrants must attend all seven classes.

Spice Club - Onion Powder

10/19/2025 @ 9:30am–10/25/2025 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Cooking
Open
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!

Card Making Class

1:30pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using Hunkydory™ brand toppers, we'll be creating 3 cards. Presented by Sue Benner from Creative Cards. 

Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center

10:00am–10:30am
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 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.