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Morning Makers

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.

July – Puzzle piece sculpture

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.

July – Puzzle piece sculpture

VPPL @ Kiwanis Summer Concerts

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music Programs, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations

Visit the Friends of the Villa Park Library table at the Kiwanis Summer Concerts in July!

The concession stand opens at 6 pm selling hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, popcorn, soft drinks and more. Alcohol is prohibited on the Prairie Path.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Music Programs, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Visit the Friends of the Villa Park Library table at the Kiwanis Summer Concerts in July!

The concession stand opens at 6 pm selling hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, popcorn, soft drinks and more. Alcohol is prohibited on the Prairie Path.

Summer Lunch

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth

Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

Join local residents for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels. Participants can bring in projects, ask and answer questions and share ideas.

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

Join local residents for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels. Participants can bring in projects, ask and answer questions and share ideas.

Movie Matinee - Rocky

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Rocky (© Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., 1976: PG, 119 min.) 

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Rocky (© Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., 1976: PG, 119 min.) 

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Books Worth Talking About

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Summer Lunch

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth

Summer Lunch

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth

VPPL @ Kiwanis Summer Concerts

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Music Programs, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations

Visit the Friends of the Villa Park Library table at the Kiwanis Summer Concerts in July!

The concession stand opens at 6 pm selling hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, popcorn, soft drinks and more. Alcohol is prohibited on the Prairie Path.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Music Programs, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Visit the Friends of the Villa Park Library table at the Kiwanis Summer Concerts in July!

The concession stand opens at 6 pm selling hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, popcorn, soft drinks and more. Alcohol is prohibited on the Prairie Path.

Like a landscape picture there is an obre of dark to light sunset colors moving down the background. In a cartoon style drawing there is the sun setting on the horizon with some hills, trees and a lake. In the foreground there is a couple holding hands running through the water with small brown dog tailing behind them.

RomCom Readers: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join our RomCom book group as they discuss contemporary romantic comedies! Please email Emily (eblake@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or come in and pick one up! This program is led by Emily Blake.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our RomCom book group as they discuss contemporary romantic comedies! Please email Emily (eblake@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or come in and pick one up! This program is led by Emily Blake.

Summer Lunch

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth
Cover A Death in Door County by Annalise Ryan

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.

Essentrics with Lisa

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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.

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, 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.

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

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

InFunktious Duo

InFunktious - Live Cover Band

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Music Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

InFunktious is more than a traditional cover band. While their sets consist of all covers, they do them in a way that feels new and fresh!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

InFunktious is more than a traditional cover band. While their sets consist of all covers, they do them in a way that feels new and fresh!

Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required.

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

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required.

GCR - Transition Into Better Retirement: Helping with Medicare

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Financial Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

- Turning 65?

- Leaving your traditional health insurance for Medicare?

- Need assistance navigating your Medicare options?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

- Turning 65?

- Leaving your traditional health insurance for Medicare?

- Need assistance navigating your Medicare options?

Spice Club - Flax Seed

07/20/2026 @ 1:00pm to 07/25/2026 @ 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Everyone

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
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!

Wills, Trusts and What Every Family Needs To Know About Estate Planning

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Financial Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Attendees will leave this talk knowing all the basics of the estate planning process, how to go about finding a qualified attorney, what is involved on their part and how much the process should cost them.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Programs
Event Details:

Attendees will leave this talk knowing all the basics of the estate planning process, how to go about finding a qualified attorney, what is involved on their part and how much the process should cost them.

Summer Lunch

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth

Nothing but the Facts: Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: an Introduction to Carnism by Melanie Joy

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required