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Lecture: Forest Bathing

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn about the art of Forest bathing, the practice of spending time outdoors and "bathing" in the beauty of nature. This meditative practice from Japan helps engage the senses and...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn about the art of Forest bathing, the practice of spending time outdoors and "bathing" in the beauty of nature. This meditative practice from Japan helps engage the senses and take a moment for yourself.

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LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, May 14, 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
Event Details:

Create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

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: 16
Event Details:

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

Bring your imagination--we have lots of bricks!

Friends of the Villa Park Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room

Baby Playtime

Thursday, May 15, 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
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 the baby toy...

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 15, 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
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 toddler toy bo...

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.)

Peace of Mind - Q & A with a Funeral Director

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Event Details:

PEACE OF MIND - Q & A with a Funeral DirectorWe invite you to learn how planning for your final wishes may shield your family from unnecessary emotional and financial burden. J...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

PEACE OF MIND - Q & A with a Funeral Director

Peace of Mind - Q & A with a Funeral Director

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Event Details:

PEACE OF MIND - Q & A with a Funeral DirectorWe invite you to learn how planning for your final wishes may shield your family from unnecessary emotional and financial burden. J...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

PEACE OF MIND - Q & A with a Funeral Director

Books Cover Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon.

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.This month we will discuss Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon. Y...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Stevenson Elementary School Summer Reading Presentation

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8:15am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Library Visit/Tour, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs
Age Group:
Elementary School
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Library Visit/Tour, Outreach Programs, Reading Programs

Homeschool Hangout: May 16

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area!

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area!

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VPPL@Touch A Truck - Oakbrook Terrace Park District

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Event Details:

Stop by and say hello to library staff at this event!This FREE event allows children to explore different trucks from around the community. They are welcome to climb, honk, and tou...

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

Stop by and say hello to library staff at this event!

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, May 17, 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.

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

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 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Group Collaboration Room (GCR) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to move and resize application windows, create files, folders, shortcuts, and more. Registrants must attend all seven classes.

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

Learn how to move and resize application windows, create files, folders, shortcuts, and more. 

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* RESCHEDULED * Women in the Blues Concert featuring the the Donna Herula Trio

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Music Programs
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED from March 9, 2025Hear the songs and stories of the great women blues singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists such as Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Jessie Mae Hemphi...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED from March 9, 2025

Spice Club - Chia Seeds

05/19/2025 @ 9:30am to 05/24/2025 @ 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...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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!

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

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, May 19, 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, Middle School, High 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. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recomme...

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

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

High School Exam Study Nights

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

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

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

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Great Decisions 2025

Monday, May 19, 2025 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 eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

High School Exam Study Nights (after hours)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

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

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

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Family Playdate

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Tuesdays • Ages 5 & under with adultMay 20; Aug. 12 • 10am-12pmJun. 17; Jul. 15 • 2-4pmStop in and drop in for some fun! These free social play activities feature hands-on exhi...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Tuesdays • Ages 5 & under with adult

May 20; Aug. 12 • 10am-12pm

High School Exam Study Nights

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, High School
Event Details:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

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

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

Cover of Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne. Cover is orange with a blue strip down the left side. Text is yellow and inbetween the title and author shows a black graphic of someone riding a bike.

Nothing but the Facts: Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Board Room at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Sweet Treats of the Midwest

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join author and food enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen as she uncovers the fascinating history of four desserts all originating in the Midwest, from Bertha Palmer’s brownie to the in...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join author and food enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen as she uncovers the fascinating history of four desserts all originating in the Midwest, from Bertha Palmer’s brownie to the invention of the Twinkie, from the birth of Rice Krispie T