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Cinderella Tea Party

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

All Ages, children under 8 with adult.Put on your finest royal attire for this event! We’ll decorate crowns to wear while enjoying some yummy drinks and cookies, then watch th...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

All Ages, children under 8 with adult.

Put on your finest royal attire for this event! 

LEGO official logo

LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, July 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!

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!

Crafternoons

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

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: 16

Crafternoons

Age 7 and up.

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

Crosstown Exotics logo with animals in background

Crosstown Exotics

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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:

Hear about all kinds of amazing reptiles and insects in an interactive experience you won't forget, then get a hands-on encounter with them!Crosstown Exotics is on a mission is to ...

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: 70
Event Details:

Hear about all kinds of amazing reptiles and insects in an interactive experience you won't forget, then get a hands-on encounter with them!

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

Summer 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:

Summer Reading Program 2025: Color Our World Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, August 1 The 2025 Summer Reading Program ends at 5:00pm on Friday, August 1! Don't forget to f...

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: 

Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: AUGUST 2025

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

For students in Grades 4 - 12.Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts,...

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

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

LEGO official logo

LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, August 6, 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!

Summer Reading Program Finale!

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movies, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

All ages (children under 12 with an adult)Join us for a special performance by the Barefoot Hawaiians from 7:00-7:45 p.m. featuring Hawaiian, Tahitian, and Polynesian dances. This ...

Required
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: Movies, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:

All ages (children under 12 with an adult)

picture of two cats drawn in manga style with the text "anime and manga club" on blue background

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 can hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

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

Students in grades 4 - 8 can hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, August 20, 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. 

Homeschool Hangout: August 29

Friday, August 29, 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!

The Library closes at 5:00 PM today.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library