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LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, May 8, 2026 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

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
Registration 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
Registration Required
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.

Mother's Day Craft Open House

Friday, May 8, 2026 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

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, May 9, 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.

Policy Committee meeting

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room

Repair Fair in collaboration with SCARCE

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

Throw it away? No way! Join us for our first-ever Repair Fair on Saturday, May 9th from 11am-3pm!

Open
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:

Throw it away? No way! Join us for our first-ever Repair Fair on Saturday, May 9th from 11am-3pm!

CANCELED: Intro To Computers

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Facilitated by People's Resource Center - Ages 18 & Up 

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

Facilitated by People's Resource Center - Ages 18 & Up 

Mother's Day Craft Open House

Saturday, May 9, 2026 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

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.

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Registration for Summer 2026 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.

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Books Worth Talking About

Monday, May 11, 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

Get Your Goat (Cheese)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Explore what makes goat cheese unique, from taste to bright white paste. Sample some goat milk cheddar, blue, and even a brie.

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

Explore what makes goat cheese unique, from taste to bright white paste. Sample some goat milk cheddar, blue, and even a brie.

Morning Makers

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

May – Diamond art

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.

May – Diamond art

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LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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

Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

Waitlist
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

Resume Review Drop-In

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Have you recently started a job search? Come and join us. We can provide job search advice, educate you on applicant tracking systems, and more.

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

Have you recently started a job search? Come and join us. We can provide job search advice, educate you on applicant tracking systems, and more.

WOW: Worlds of Wonder

Friday, May 15, 2026 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

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

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

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

touch a truck

VPPL@Touch A Truck - Oakbrook Terrace Park District

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family

At this free event, families are invited to explore a variety of vehicles from around the community including fire trucks, construction vehicles, Park District trucks, and more!

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

At this free event, families are invited to explore a variety of vehicles from around the community including fire trucks, construction vehicles, Park District trucks, and more!

Passport Acceptance Fair

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone

During this event, Passport Acceptance Agents from the library will accept, on behalf of the U.S.

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

During this event, Passport Acceptance Agents from the library will accept, on behalf of the U.S.

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, May 16, 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.

Waitlist
Registration Required
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
Registration Required

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

CANCELED: Intro To Computers

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Facilitated by People's Resource Center - Ages 18 & Up 

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

Facilitated by People's Resource Center - Ages 18 & Up 

New Parent Meetup

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Babies, Adults, Family

Parenthood is an adventure better shared! Join us for a relaxed morning designed for new parents and their little ones (ages 0–12 months). Swap stories, share advice, or simply enjoy a conversation with other adults in the same phase of life.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Babies, Adults, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Parenthood is an adventure better shared! Join us for a relaxed morning designed for new parents and their little ones (ages 0–12 months). Swap stories, share advice, or simply enjoy a conversation with other adults in the same phase of life.

Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center

Monday, May 18, 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, May 18, 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.