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Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Book Discussions, Movies
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Grim Readers - Haunting of Hill House

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 The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson.

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies
Storytimes
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: 12
Event Details:

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

Animals Around the World

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

All ages, under 3 with adult.

Meet a variety of amazing animals from across the globe!

Presented by Kim White.

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

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

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

Picture Book Picnic 

LEGO® Builders Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

VPPL Family Summer Concert Series: Willowbrook High School Band!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
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
Youth, Babies
Storytimes
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: 12
Event Details:

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

Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
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: 12
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays

Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am

11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
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: 12
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays

Farm to Table Appetizers

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: 40
Event Details:

Everything tastes better fresh from the farm stand! Chef Cherise Slattery will share garden fresh appetizers with you that are easy to prepare, and delicious to eat.

Village of Villa Park's June 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.

Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
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: 12
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

Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am

11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
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: 12
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

Crafternoons

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16

Crafternoons

Age 7 and up.

A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project, using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create.

Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: JULY 2025

All Day
Youth, Middle School, High School
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Event Details:

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies
Storytimes
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: 12
Event Details:

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

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.

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

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

Picture Book Picnic 

Babies & Books - Thursdays

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies
Storytimes
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: 12
Event Details:

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

Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am

10:30am - 11:00am
Youth, Toddlers
Storytimes
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: 12
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays