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Windows Fundamentals

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Windows Fundamentals 7-week In-person class Moving and resizing application windows, creating files, folders, and shortcuts, Libraries and external drives, renaming and delet...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Windows Fundamentals

7-week In-person class

Basic Self Defense for Adults

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This workshop will cover several basic strikes and escape techniques, along with an understanding of the concepts that make them effective for use in self defen...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This workshop will cover several basic strikes and escape techniques, along with an understanding of the concepts that make them effective for use in self defense.  Attendees will be able to present “what if” scenarios tha

VPPL Family Summer Concert Series: Willowbrook High School Band

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a free event! Children under ...

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: Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Event Details:

Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a free event! Children under 12 with adult, please. 

Windows Fundamentals

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Windows Fundamentals 7-week In-person class Moving and resizing application windows, creating files, folders, and shortcuts, Libraries and external drives, renaming and delet...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Windows Fundamentals

7-week In-person class

Bastille Day Cheeses - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for this French cheese excursion! 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for this French cheese excursion! 

Bullet Journaling for Beginners

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Want to try bullet journaling, but have become too intimidated by the museum quality examples on Pinterest? Learn the basics of bullet journaling including sample layouts and possi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Want to try bullet journaling, but have become too intimidated by the museum quality examples on Pinterest?

How to Choose the Right Fertilizer for Your Plants

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Environmental Programs, Home & Garden, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An in-depth discussion of what's in all those bags and bottles of fertilizer. The discussion will cover what the numbers and chemicals mean, how to properly apply fertilizer, and t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Environmental Programs, Home & Garden, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

An in-depth discussion of what's in all those bags and bottles of fertilizer. The discussion will cover what the numbers and chemicals mean, how to properly apply fertilizer, and the differences between chemical and organic options. 

Herbology 101 / Fun with Herbs

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Home & Garden, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of herbs.  Whether you're a seasoned herb enthusiast or just starting out, this class covers a variety of topics to deepen your ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking, Home & Garden, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of herbs.  Whether you're a seasoned herb enthusiast or just starting out, this class covers a variety of topics to deepen your understanding and appreciation of herbs.

Happy Healthy Yoga

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Presented by Katie Sayad.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Presented by Katie Sayad.

Essentrics with Lisa

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Slow-paced, full body workout designed to restore movement in joints and flexibility in muscles and relieve pain. Exercise mat required. Presented by Lisa Sawczuk.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Slow-paced, full body workout designed to restore movement in joints and flexibility in muscles and relieve pain. Exercise mat required. Presented by Lisa Sawczuk.

Build Your Professional Brand

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Your powerful professional brand and a compelling career story are the keys to unlocking endless job possibilities. Let's make your next career move extraordinary!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Your powerful professional brand and a compelling career story are the keys to unlocking endless job possibilities. Let's make your next career move extraordinary!

Adventure Begins at Your Library 2024 poster

Summer Reading 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:

2024 Summer Reading Program: “Adventure Begins at Your Library”  May 28-August 2  All good things must come to an end, and so it is with summer and even the longest...

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:

2024 Summer Reading Program: “Adventure Begins at Your Library” 

Sushi Go! Battle

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Kona Ice is coming!

Summer Reading Program Finale

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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 family concert with Tropixplosion, the Caribbean show band, featuring steel drums, great vocals, and high-energy...

Open
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: 90
Event Details:

All ages (children under 12 with an adult)

Happy Healthy Yoga

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Presented by Katie Sayad.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Presented by Katie Sayad.