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PEEPS® Diorama Contest: March 10-April 10

All Day 3/10 - 4/10
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Peeps® Diorama ContestMonday, Mar. 10 - Apr. 10 • All agesThe Peeps® contest is back! Create a shoebox diorama scene using marshmallow Peeps® candy!Details available beginning on M...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:
Peeps® Diorama Contest
Monday, Mar. 10 - Apr. 10 • All ages
The Peeps® contest is back!
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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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

VPPL @ Healthy Kids Day!

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Event Details:

Stop by and say hello to library staff at this event!The Second Annual Healthy Kids Day festivities will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00AM to 11:30AM at Tri-Town YMCA...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Stop by and say hello to library staff at this event!

Crafternoons

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Crafternoons:

Age 7 and up. A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project, using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create.

Waitlist
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, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Crafternoons

Age 7 and up.

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

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...

Waitlist
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: 0
Event Details:

Creative Science: DNA!

PICK ONE SESSION:  Thursday, February 13  OR  Thursday, April 10

3:30-4:30 pm • Ages 5-8

Homeschool Hangout: April 18

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Open
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: 10
Event Details:

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

Spring Holiday Craft Open House

Friday, April 18, 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.

Spring Holiday Craft Open House

Saturday, April 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
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, April 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
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. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
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. 

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LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, April 23, 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, 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!

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books - APRIL 2025

Wednesday, April 30, 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...

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
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. 

Stella May Swartz Elementary School Summer Reading Presentation

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 1:15pm - 3:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Visit/Tour, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Age Group:
Elementary School
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Library Visit/Tour, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs

Mother's Day Craft Open House

Friday, May 9, 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.

Mother's Day Craft Open House

Saturday, May 10, 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.

Ardmore Elementary Summer Reading (Grade Level Presentations)

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 8:30am - 9:45am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Visit/Tour, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Age Group:
Elementary School
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Library Visit/Tour, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
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LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, May 14, 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, 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!

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: 16
Event Details:

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

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

Stevenson Elementary School Summer Reading Presentation

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8:15am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Visit/Tour, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Age Group:
Elementary School
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Library Visit/Tour, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs

Homeschool Hangout: May 16

Friday, May 16, 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!

touch a truck

VPPL@Touch A Truck - Oakbrook Terrace Park District

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Stop by and say hello to library staff at this event!This FREE event allows children to explore different trucks from around the community. They are welcome to climb, honk, and tou...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Stop by and say hello to library staff at this event!