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Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, May 17, 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.

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
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.

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, May 21, 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
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/g...

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
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. 

open book releasing various creative elements with words COLOR OUR WORLD in center text

Summer Reading Program BEGINS!

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Summer Reading Program 2025: Color Our World Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, August 1 Join the Summer Reading Program this year – read for enjoyment and a chance to win pr...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Reading Programs
Event Details:

Summer Reading Program 2025: 

Homeschool Hangout: June 6

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area!

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area!

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, June 7, 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.

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
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.

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic Wednesdays • 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult • June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 This drop-in program will be held OUTDOORS at Twin Lakes...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

Father's Day Craft Open House

Friday, June 13, 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
Event Details:

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.

Father's Day Craft Open House

Saturday, June 14, 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
Event Details:

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.

Family Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, June 17, 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
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...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic Wednesdays • 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult • June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 This drop-in program will be held OUTDOORS at Twin Lakes...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, June 18, 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
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/g...

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
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. 

polka dot color dog

Color Me Excited! Cartooning Class

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Thursday, June 19 • 2:30-3:30pm • Ages 5-13Zebras with orange stripes? Purple polka dot Dalmatians?! They’ll be tickled pink! In this class, you’ve got the green light to reimagine...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Thursday, June 19 • 2:30-3:30pm • Ages 5-13

WOW: Worlds of Wonder

Friday, June 20, 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
Event Details:

For all ages with adult; siblings welcomeThis program is for all young children, designed to help them explore their senses and the world around them. Stories, movement, movement, ...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, June 21, 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.

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
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.

brown rabbit on white background

Animals Around the World

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Event Details:

All ages, under 3 with adult.Meet a variety of amazing animals from across the globe!Presented by Kim White.

Required
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
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.

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic Wednesdays • 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult • June 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 This drop-in program will be held OUTDOORS at Twin Lakes...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

willowbrook high school music logo

VPPL Family Summer Concert Series: Willowbrook High School Band!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
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 ...

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.