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Teen Writing Contest: Short Stories! ***CANCELLED***

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Online Program
Program Type:
Writing Programs
Age Group:
Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This program has been CANCELLED.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Writing Programs
Event Details:

This program has been CANCELLED.

Crafternoons

Monday, November 11, 2024 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.

Teen Hangout ***CANCELLED***

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This program is CANCELLED. Stop in and hang out after school for fun, relaxation, snacks, games, and more! This program is CANCELLED.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This program is CANCELLED.

Stop in and hang out after school for fun, relaxation, snacks, games, and more!

This program is CANCELLED.

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LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, November 13, 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!

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Anime & Manga Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. 

Soap Creator Lab for Kids

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Soap Creator Lab for Kids [R]  Tuesday, November 19 • 3:30-5 pm • Ages 8 & up  Join the fun of soap-making at the library! Explore the process and make your own...

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

Soap Creator Lab for Kids [R] 

Tuesday, November 19 • 3:30-5 pm • Ages 8 & up 

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Bark for Books

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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...

Waitlist
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: 0
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. 

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Turkey Toons & Funny Foods! Cartooning Class

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Draw your favorite foods in hilarious situations. Turkey-zilla, Stuffed Stuffing, and Mashed Potatoes... IN SPAAAACE! Gobble this class up! (Please note, class is not edible.)

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Draw your favorite foods in hilarious situations. Turkey-zilla, Stuffed Stuffing, and Mashed Potatoes... IN SPAAAACE! Gobble this class up! (Please note, class is not edible.)

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
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Fingerknitting ***CANCELLED***

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This program has been CANCELLED. Make a fashionable scarf with nothing but your fingers! No needles or experience necessary here—anyone can learn. Patrons can complete a full in...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This program has been CANCELLED.

Make a fashionable scarf with nothing but your fingers! No needles or experience necessary here—anyone can learn.

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.

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Perler™ Bead Party ***CANCELLED***

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

This program has been CANCELLED. Create a colorful piece of art using Perler™ beads! This program has been CANCELLED.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This program has been CANCELLED.

Create a colorful piece of art using Perler™ beads!

This program has been CANCELLED.

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Anime & Manga Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. 

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

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