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Tween & Teen Book Bag Registration: Winter-Spring 2026

All Day 12/8 - 1/10
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

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

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Spice Club - Sage

12/14/2025 @ 1:00pm to 12/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Everyone

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!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Movie Pack Subscription

12/15/2025 @ 9:30am to 12/29/2025 @ 11:45pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pick-up Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17; Mar. 3, 17; Apr. 7, 21 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick-up Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 6, 20; Feb. 3, 17; Mar. 3, 17; Apr. 7, 21 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Book Bag Subscription Registration

12/15/2025 @ 9:45am to 12/29/2025 @ 11:45pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Pick-up Dates: Fridays, Jan. 9; Feb. 6; Mar. 6; Apr. 3

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick-up Dates: Fridays, Jan. 9; Feb. 6; Mar. 6; Apr. 3

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Playdate

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Ages 5 & under with adult • 10:30am-12pm

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Ages 5 & under with adult • 10:30am-12pm

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family

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.

Open
Registration Required
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
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Bark for Books

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

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. 

Open
Registration Required
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
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

RomCom Readers: All I Want for Christmas by Maggie Knox

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group

WOW: Worlds of Wonder

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

Waitlist
Registration Required
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
Event Details:

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Essentrics with Lisa

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

Waitlist
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:

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Marvelous Mornings:

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

Waitlist
Registration Required
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

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Christmas Movie Screening

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Everyone

Come celebrate Christmas by learning about the tragic backstory of Christmas’ very own sourpuss the Grinch!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come celebrate Christmas by learning about the tragic backstory of Christmas’ very own sourpuss the Grinch!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Game Day

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Join other board and card game enthusiasts at game days! Bring in your favorite games or use one from our collection.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join other board and card game enthusiasts at game days! Bring in your favorite games or use one from our collection.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School

Come and hang out as we munch on snacks and share our love of anime!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and hang out as we munch on snacks and share our love of anime!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Grim Readers - Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss

The Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day.

All Day
Villa Park Public Library

Per Policy 190, the Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library
Description:

Per Policy 190, the Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Library Board Meeting

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meeting
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Library Board Meeting