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Library Closes at 5:00 p.m. today

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library

BrickGames with LEGO® [3:30pm session]

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Tuesday, December 3 • 3:30-4:30 pm • Ages 7-10 Get ready for a fun-filled hour for LEGO fans! This program combines show & tell with a building activity, and some wild twis...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tuesday, December 3 • 3:30-4:30 pm • Ages 7-10

BrickGames with LEGO® [6pm session]

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Tuesday, December 3 • 6-7 pm • Ages 7-10 Get ready for a fun-filled hour for LEGO fans! This program combines show & tell with a building activity, and some wild twists and...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tuesday, December 3 • 6-7 pm • Ages 7-10

Friends of the Villa Park Library St. Nick's Mart

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library

The library will be closing today at 2 pm for the Friends of the Villa Park Library St. Nick's Mart.

Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library
Description:

The library will be closing today at 2 pm for the Friends of the Villa Park Library St. Nick's Mart.

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

Friday, December 13, 2024 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.

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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.

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

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
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. 

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. 

Hot Cocoa Bomb Take-Home Kit

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Take & Make
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Make a tasty winter treat with our take-home kit! Instructions and some supplies will be provided. Sign up by December 11 to receive your kit on December 18.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Take & Make
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a tasty winter treat with our take-home kit! Instructions and some supplies will be provided.

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LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories. Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

Waitlist
Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

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

All Day
Villa Park Public Library

The Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day (Policy 190).

Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day (Policy 190).

Paws to READ art with animal hands holding letters

Winter 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:

2025 Winter Reading Program January 2-February 28 This winter, you can Paws to Read with our Winter Reading Program beginning on Tuesday, January 2. Both the adult and youth ...

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:

2025 Winter Reading Program

January 2-February 28

This winter, you can Paws to Read wi

Creative Science: DNA? Check Out These Genes!

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Event Details:

Creative Science: DNA! PICK ONE SESSION:  Thursday, February 13  OR  Thursday, April 10 3:30-4:30 pm • Ages 5-8 Unlock the code that makes us all human! F...

Required
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
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

Paws to READ art with animal hands holding letters

Winter Reading Program ENDS

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:

January 2 - February 28 Winter Reading Program ENDS on Friday, February 28 at 5pm. Don't forget to finish checking in your log book at the library OR tracking your reading o...

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:

January 2 - February 28

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Game Truck Session #1

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Library Parking Lot at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers. Awesome adventures await inside, and...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers.

game truck logo

Game Truck Session #2

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Parking Lot at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers. Awesome adventures await inside, and...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers.

Creative Science: DNA? Check Out These Genes!

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School
Event Details:

Creative Science: DNA! PICK ONE SESSION:  Thursday, February 13  OR  Thursday, April 10 3:30-4:30 pm • Ages 5-8 Unlock the code that makes us all human! F...

Required
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
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