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Summer Lunch

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

VPPL @ National Night Out!

5:30pm–8:00pm
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 this year's National Night Out hosted by the Villa Park Police Department. This event will be held on Tuesday, August 5 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, located at 318 E.

Cheese 101

6:30pm–8:00pm
Cooking
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will talk, eat and discuss different milk types, cheese styles and how to buy, cut and store cheeses.

Preschool Playtime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth, Preschool
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Event Details:

Drop in, play with other preschoolers, and hang out with their families!

Siblings are welcome to attend.

Summer Lunch

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

LEGO® Builders Club

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

Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

Baby Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth, Babies
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All infants & pre-walkers with an adult are welcome.

(Walkers and toddlers may attend Toddler Playtime.)

Toddler Playtime

10:30am–11:30am
Youth, Toddlers
S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All walkers and toddlers with an adult are welcome.

(Pre-walkers and babies may attend Baby Playtime.)

Summer Lunch

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

VPPL @ Village of Villa Park's August Summer Concerts

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
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.

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.

Summer Reading Program Finale!

6:30pm–8:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Movies, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration Required
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: Movies, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages (children under 12 with an adult)

Movie in the Park

8:00pm–9:30pm
Everyone
Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Friday, August 8 • Movie will begin at dusk (approx. 8 pm)

Free • All ages (children under 12 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.

Anime & Manga Club

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

Students in grades 4 - 8 can hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

Books Worth Talking About

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Waitlist
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 The Book Censor's Library by Buthayna Al-Essa. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll

Family Playdate

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Tuesdays • Ages 5 & under with adult

May 20; Aug. 12 • 10am-12pm

Morning Makers

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Open
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:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.

August - Marbling

 

 

What's Wrong with My Plant?

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to diagnose common insect and disease problems in the mid-summer garden. Organic remedies will be emphasized. 

Attendees are encouraged to bring in samples for diagnosis in a sealed plastic bag. 

VPPL @ Village of Villa Park's August Summer Concerts

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
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.

Happy Healthy Yoga

9:30am–10:30am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Presented by Katie Sayad.