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High School Exam Study Nights (after hours)

9:00pm - 10:00pm
Youth, High School
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

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

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:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

Nothing but the Facts: Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Sweet Treats of the Midwest

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking, Lecture
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join author and food enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen as she uncovers the fascinating history of four desserts all originating in the Midwest, from Bertha Palmer’s brownie to the invention of the Twinkie, from the birth of Rice Krispie T

Bark for Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
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: 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. 

RomCom Readers: Evvie Drake Starts Over: a novel by Linda Holmes

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Registration
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.

Versiti Blood Drive

2:00pm - 6:30pm
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Drive

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
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: 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.

Essentrics with Lisa

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration
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.

Windows Fundamentals

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

Learn how to move and resize application windows, create files, folders, shortcuts, and more. 

Grim Readers - Leech

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Leech by Hiron Ennes.

Library Board Meeting

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

Green Cleaning -- Spring Clean Without Chemicals

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Family, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Learn to make laundry soap, disinfecting sprays, and other cleaning supplies without chemicals or high costs. Replace VOCs and harsh scents with herbal aromas.

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.

Windows Fundamentals

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

Learn how to move and resize application windows, create files, folders, shortcuts, and more. 

Morning Makers

10:00am - 11:30am
High School, Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration
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.

A Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration

6:00pm - 7:30pm
High School, Adults, Family, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

According to Confucianism, the art of tea is as much transformative on an introspective level as it is on a ceremonial level.

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
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: 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.

Homeschool Hangout: June 6

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Registration
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!

Marvelous Mornings

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 12

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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