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Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More with Robyn Vitson

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Family, Seniors
Music Programs
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join us as Robyn Vitson plays songs from Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More at this Sunday afternoon concert at the library.

Wine Bottle Painting

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Attendees will need to bring (1) CLEAR 750ml glass Wine bottle - label removed, cleaned, and dried to this program.

All other supplies will be provided.

WHAT!?! That's in Illinois! Our Illinois State Park System

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100

The Best Bicycle Trails in Illinois & Surrounding States

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Family, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100

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

Cheeses in Literature - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Cheeses from your favorite reads - what a way to honor National Library Week!

Creative Science: DNA? Check Out These Genes!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Creative Science: DNA!

PICK ONE SESSION:  Thursday, February 13  OR  Thursday, April 10

3:30-4:30 pm • Ages 5-8

Illinois Libraries Present: Alexis Nikole Nelson

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Event Details:

More details to come. 

Soap Making 101 with Soapy Roads of Lombard

9:30am - 11:15am
Adults, Family, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of soap-making at the library! Learn the process and have fun along the way. Kids ages 8 and older are welcome with an adult. 

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.

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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Team Challenge

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your best puzzlers to help you win this team challenge. The first team to finish their 500 piece puzzle will win the grand prize! Here's how it works:

Card Making Class

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Using Hunkydory™ brand toppers, we'll be creating 3 floral all occasion cards featuring daffodils and sunflowers. Presented by Sue Benner from Creative Cards. 

Books Worth Talking About

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

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Nothing but the Facts: Not the End of the World: How we can be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet by Hannah Ritchie

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

RomCom Readers

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...we'll have plenty! This program is led by Emily Blake.

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

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: 15
Event Details:

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

Essentrics with Lisa (PRERECORDED LINK VIA YOUTUBE)

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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.

 

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.

Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime at Iowa Community Center

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Adults
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, 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.

Great Decisions 2025

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  This program series highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year.

Cake Decorating

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Learn how to decorate like a pro! Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to prep and ice a cake for a professional appearance.

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.

Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club Show

9:30am - 4:30pm
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Event Details:

All ages are welcome (under 12 with adult) Come and experience the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club’s huge LEGO® display! The club members have created a whimsical world built out of LEGO® for all to enjoy.