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Books Worth Talking About

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a co...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Baby Playtime

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
Event Details:

Drop in and play! All infants & pre-walkers with an adult are welcome. (Walkers and toddlers may attend Toddler Playtime.) Drop in, meet other families, and play with ...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All infants & pre-walkers with an adult are welcome.

(Walkers and toddlers may attend Toddler Playtime.)

Teen Advisory Board

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Let your voice be heard at the library! The Teen Advisory Board meets monthly to focus on ways to improve library services for young adults by providing feedback on ...

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

Let your voice be heard at the library!

Trilogy of Citrus: Sweet & Savory Treats, with Chef Maddox

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Lemons, limes, and grapefruit are the stars and the focus of this culinary program. Learn new recipes utilizing these familiar citrus fruits in fun ways, from savory to sweet appli...

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:

Lemons, limes, and grapefruit are the stars and the focus of this culinary program. Learn new recipes utilizing these familiar citrus fruits in fun ways, from savory to sweet applications.

Sensory Storytime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Sensory Storytime:

All ages with adult; ages 3 & under require adult; siblings welcome. This program is designed for children with special needs and varied learning levels and abilities, but a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

Sensory Storytime

All ages with adult; ages 3 & under require adult; siblings welcome.

This program is designed for children with special needs and varied learning levels and abilities, but all children are welcome to attend.

We will engage the senses through stories, music, activities, and movement, as well as social interaction. 

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Makerspace Monthly Drop-In Craft

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Makerspace at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Event Details:

Makerspace Monthly Drop-In Craft 12:30-4:30 pm • Ages 5 & up Each month features a new creation to make and enjoy. Drop in and get crafty! No registration is required...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Event Details:

Makerspace Monthly Drop-In Craft

12:30-4:30 pm • Ages 5 & up

Each month features a new creation to make and enjoy.

Girls Who Code

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School
Event Details:

Girls will learn basic computer science skills and computational thinking through discussion, team building, and hands-on activities!  Computers and materials will be provided...

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

Girls will learn basic computer science skills and computational thinking through discussion, team building, and hands-on activities!  Computers and materials will be provided for class usage. 

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LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, May 15, 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!

Navigate a Career Change with Confidence

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This workshop is for those early in their career and/or looking for a more structured approach to starting a career change!

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:

This workshop is for those early in their career and/or looking for a more structured approach to starting a career change!

Baby Playtime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
Event Details:

Drop in and play! All infants & pre-walkers with an adult are welcome. (Walkers and toddlers may attend Toddler Playtime.) Drop in, meet other families, and play with ...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All infants & pre-walkers with an adult are welcome.

(Walkers and toddlers may attend Toddler Playtime.)

Toddler Playtime

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Drop in and play! All walkers and toddlers with an adult are welcome. (Pre-walkers and babies may attend Baby Playtime.) Drop in, meet other families, and play with the to...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All walkers and toddlers with an adult are welcome.

(Pre-walkers and babies may attend Baby Playtime.)

Triple Crown by Felix Francis

Mystery Readers - Triple Crown

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This month's book is "Triple Crown," by Felix Francis. This is an online discussion via Zoom, and registrants will receive the link before the meeting. You can get a copy of t...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

This month's book is "Triple Crown," by Felix Francis. This is an online discussion via Zoom, and registrants will receive the link before the meeting. You can get a copy of the book on the second floor, near the Service Desk.

VPPL@Touch A Truck - Oakbrook Terrace Park District

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Marvelous Mornings:

All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Windows Fundamentals

Saturday, May 18, 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

Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytime (Held at Oakbrook Terrace Heritage Center)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
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. 

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
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. 

Spice Club - Chili Powder

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Once you have signed up, stop by the library on the dates listed below to pick up your spice kit. Take the kit home, test out the recipe and let us know how it worked for you! We w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Once you have signed up, stop by the library on the dates listed below to pick up your spice kit. Take the kit home, test out the recipe and let us know how it worked for you!

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Anime & Manga Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Middle 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: Middle School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

great decisions

Great Decisions 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  This program series highlights nine critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. S...

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

Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  This program series highlights nine critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year.

Versiti Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Event Details:

Register for your appointment at: https://tinyurl.com/bdfkxhck For more information, please see the attached PDF file. 

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Event Details:

Register for your appointment at: https://tinyurl.com/bdfkxhck

For more information, please see the attached PDF file. 

High School Exam Study Nights

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Stay up late somewhere quiet with free wifi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library! We’re open until 10pm—and we’ll have snacks on hand for you! Therapy Dog visits from 6...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

Stay up late somewhere quiet with free wifi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library!

We’re open until 10pm—and we’ll have snacks on hand for you! Therapy Dog visits from 6-7pm; snacks are served at 8:15pm.