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Tween & Teen Book Bag Registration: Winter-Spring 2026

All Day 12/8 - 1/10
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

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

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Registration for Spring 2025 STEAM Kits

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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

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
Registration 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
Registration Required
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. 

Go Green Villa Park Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults
cover of book: Dungeons & Dragons Players Manual

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: JANUARY 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

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. 

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. 

Resume Workshop

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors

Resumes are best received when written to match the desired traits of your potential employers and the applicant tracking system.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Resumes are best received when written to match the desired traits of your potential employers and the applicant tracking system.

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Kit Pick-Up Date: February 2026

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Grades 5 - 12

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Event Details:

Grades 5 - 12

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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

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
Registration 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
Registration Required
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. 

cover of book: Dungeons & Dragons Players Manual

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

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

January 2 - February 28

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

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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

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
Registration 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
Registration Required
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. 

Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: MARCH 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

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. 

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. 

cover of book: Dungeons & Dragons Players Manual

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Kit Pick-Up Date: April 2026

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Grades 5 - 12

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Event Details:

Grades 5 - 12

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

Dog wearing black framed glasses with paws on book

Bark for Books

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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

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
Registration 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
Registration Required
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. 

Volunteer Fair

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone

Are you looking for a great volunteering opportunity? Whether you're looking to give back to the community or simply want to do something good, our Volunteer Fair is for you!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking for a great volunteering opportunity? Whether you're looking to give back to the community or simply want to do something good, our Volunteer Fair is for you!

cover of book: Dungeons & Dragons Players Manual

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

Repair Cafe

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone

Repair Cafe is an international movement that encourages people to fix their broken items, rather than disposing of them or throwing them away.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Environmental Programs, Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Repair Cafe is an international movement that encourages people to fix their broken items, rather than disposing of them or throwing them away.