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Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

  • Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-
  • Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-
  • Thursdays 10:30-11am
  • Thursdays
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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for ONE weekly session time:

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

Summer Lunch

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth
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Summer Reading Program 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

Summer Reading Program 2025: 

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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:

Summer Reading Program 2025: 

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, August 2, 2025 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.

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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.

Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: AUGUST 2025

All Day
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Event Details:

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

Toddler Playtime

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers

Drop in and play!

All walkers and toddlers with an adult are welcome.

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

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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.)

Baby Playtime

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Drop in and play!

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

(Walkers and toddlers may attend Toddler Playtime.)

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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.)

Summer Lunch

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth

VPPL @ National Night Out!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Everyone

Join staff from the Villa Park Public Library at this year's National Night Out hosted by the Villa Park Police Department. This event will be held on Tuesday, August 5 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, located at 318 E.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Join staff from the Villa Park Public Library at this year's National Night Out hosted by the Villa Park Police Department. This event will be held on Tuesday, August 5 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, located at 318 E.

Cheese 101

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking

We will talk, eat and discuss different milk types, cheese styles and how to buy, cut and store cheeses.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will talk, eat and discuss different milk types, cheese styles and how to buy, cut and store cheeses.

Preschool Playtime

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool

Drop in, play with other preschoolers, and hang out with their families!

Siblings are welcome to attend.

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

Drop in, play with other preschoolers, and hang out with their families!

Siblings are welcome to attend.

Summer Lunch

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth
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LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 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!

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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!

Baby Playtime

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Babies

Drop in and play!

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

(Walkers and toddlers may attend Toddler Playtime.)

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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, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers

Drop in and play!

All walkers and toddlers with an adult are welcome.

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

View Details
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.)

Summer Lunch

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth
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Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth

VPPL @ Village of Villa Park's August Summer Concerts

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Everyone

Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, and appetite to the Villa Park Summer Concerts! Great family entertainment and good eats will make for a fun night. 

Concessions open at 6:00 P.M.

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, and appetite to the Villa Park Summer Concerts! Great family entertainment and good eats will make for a fun night. 

Concessions open at 6:00 P.M.

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LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, August 8, 2025 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
Register Now
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.

Summer Reading Program Finale!

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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

All ages (children under 12 with an adult)

Open
Register Now
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages (children under 12 with an adult)

Disney characters featuring Lilo and Stitch

Movie in the Park

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Everyone

Friday, August 8 • Movie will begin at dusk (approx. 8 pm)

Free • All ages (children under 12 with adult)

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Friday, August 8 • Movie will begin at dusk (approx. 8 pm)

Free • All ages (children under 12 with adult)

Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

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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.

picture of two cats drawn in manga style with the text "anime and manga club" on blue background

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions, Movies
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Students in grades 4 - 8 can hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 can hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.