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VPPL @ Village of Villa Park's August Summer Concerts - Featuring NASHVILLE ELECTRIC COMPANY

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Open
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: 6
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 - 7:45pm
Movies, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 90
Event Details:

All ages (children under 12 with an adult)

Movies in the Park!

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

Free • All ages (children under 12 with adult) 

Happy Healthy Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
Health & Wellness
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

Books Worth Talking About

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Teen Advisory Board

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let your voice be heard at the library!

Girls Who Code

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computers & Technology, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Girls will learn basic computer science skills and computational thinking through discussion, team building, and hands-on activities!  Computers and materials will be provided for class usage. 

VPPL @ Village of Villa Park's August Summer Concerts - Featuring Flat Cats!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Mystery Readers Book Discussion: A Cold Day for Murder

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This is an online book discussion via Zoom.  Registrants will receive an email with the Zoom link.  Copies of the book are available near the 2nd floor service desk.

Marvelous Mornings

11:00am - 11:45am
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Open
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: 4

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

Spice Club - Fennel Seed

9:30am - 5:00pm
Cooking
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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!

Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytime (Held at Oakbrook Terrace Heritage Center)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

This drop-in program will be held indoors at the Oakbrook Terrace Park Heritage Center located at 1S325 Ardmore Ave. Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. 

Glass Making Art Class with Boebinger Studio Glass

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to make art with glass! Jason from J. Boebinger Studio Glass will lead this workshop. 

Family Pajama Storytime

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytimes
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates.

Make Ahead Pastries

11:00am - 12:00pm
Cooking
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Say goodbye to early mornings! Wouldn’t it be great to greet your family with fresh pastries that you DIDN’T have to get up early to prepare?

VPPL @ Village of Villa Park's August Summer Concerts - Featuring Strung Out!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Teen Book Bag Pick-Up

All Day
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs

Sensory Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Storytimes
Open
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 8

Sensory Storytime

All ages with adult; ages 3 & under require adult; siblings welcome.

This program is designed for children with special needs and varied learning levels and abilities, but all children are welcome to attend.

We will engage the senses through stories, music, activities, and movement, as well as social interaction.