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St. Nick's Holiday Mart - sponsored by the Friends of the Villa Park Library

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library and local businesses for a night of fun. Vendors will be selling a variety of merchandise. Light refreshments will be served, and door pr...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library and local businesses for a night of fun. Vendors will be selling a variety of merchandise. Light refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be available.

Hot Cocoa Bomb Take-Home Kit (Adult program)

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pick up this kit between Sunday, December 8-Saturday, December 14. Instructions and some supplies will be provided. Take your kit home and make your tasty hot cocoa bomb. Lim...

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

Pick up this kit between Sunday, December 8-Saturday, December 14. Instructions and some supplies will be provided.

Take your kit home and make your tasty hot cocoa bomb.

Limit 24. 

Jigsaw Puzzle Team Challenge

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bring your best puzzlers to help you win this team challenge. The first team to finish their 500 piece puzzle will win the grand prize! Here's how it works: Teams of 2-4 peop...

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

Bring your best puzzlers to help you win this team challenge. The first team to finish their 500 piece puzzle will win the grand prize! Here's how it works:

Adult Take & Make Pickup

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Once you have signed up, stop by the library between December 9th and December 24th to pick up your craft kit.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Take & Make
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Once you have signed up, stop by the library between December 9th and December 24th to pick up your craft kit.

Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR- Thursdays 11:30am-12pm FOR: Children who are wa...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR-

Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR- Thursdays 11:30am-12pm FOR: Children who are wa...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR-
the lido

Books Worth Talking About

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss The Lido: a novel. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just c...

Waitlist
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:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Babies & Books - Tuesdays

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am All infants & pre-walkers with adult All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and boo...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

mixed Perler beads in a pile

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.

Family Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Event Details:

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates.

Alpine Cheeses - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

More info to come.

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:

More info to come.

Illinois Libraries Present: Raina Telgemeier (Youth Program)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program
Program Type:
Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

More details to come.  This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Event Details:

More details to come. 

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

This lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun is designed for 3-5 year olds to attend on their own. This is a SERIES program. When you register, yo...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun is designed for 3-5 year olds to attend on their own.

This is a SERIES program.

Ready for Reading

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Event Details:

Using stories, musical games and word play, children are introduced to letter friends from A to Z. For ages 4 and older. NOTE: This is a SERIES program. You only need to sign...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Using stories, musical games and word play, children are introduced to letter friends from A to Z.

For ages 4 and older.

NOTE: This is a SERIES program.

Friends of the Villa Park Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room

Babies & Books - Thursdays

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am All infants & pre-walkers with adult All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and boo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am

Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am Thursdays 11:30am-12pm FOR: Children who are walking...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am

Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time: Mondays 10:30-11am -OR- Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR- Thursdays 10:30-11am Thursdays 11:30am-12pm FOR: Children who are walking...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
LEGO DUPLO logo

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

The library's LEGO® DUPLO® bricks are so much fun! Join us to build, play, and socialize with other kids and families. Ages 2-5 with adult.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

The library's LEGO® DUPLO® bricks are so much fun! Join us to build, play, and socialize with other kids and families.

Ages 2-5 with adult.

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. *While supplies last.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join local resident, Kelly McFadden, for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels. Participant...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join local resident, Kelly McFadden, for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels.

Winter Holiday Craft Open House

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. *While supplies last.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:

Celebrate with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

*While supplies last.

Spice Club - Thyme

12/15/2024 @ 1:00pm to 12/21/2024 @ 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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

Adult BOOK Bag Subscription Registration

12/16/2024 @ 9:30am to 12/30/2024 @ 11:45pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pick-up Dates: Fridays, January 10; February 7; March 7; April 4  Registrants will receive a monthly “subscription” bag with a library book, some goodies, and a book list...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Pick-up Dates: Fridays, January 10; February 7; March 7; April 4