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PEEPS® Diorama Contest: March 10-April 10

All Day 3/10 - 4/10
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

Peeps® Diorama ContestMonday, Mar. 10 - Apr. 10 • All agesThe Peeps® contest is back! Create a shoebox diorama scene using marshmallow Peeps® candy!Details available beginning on M...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Event Details:
Peeps® Diorama Contest
Monday, Mar. 10 - Apr. 10 • All ages
The Peeps® contest is back!

Comics Workshop with Do Art Productions

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Middle School, High School
Event Details:

Do Art Productions leads a workshop teaching you how to draw a six-panel comic. Bring your creative energy and ideas, we'll provide the rest!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do Art Productions leads a workshop teaching you how to draw a six-panel comic. Bring your creative energy and ideas, we'll provide the rest!

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, April 5, 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.

Waitlist
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: 0

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

Wine Bottle Painting

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attendees will need to bring (1) CLEAR 750ml glass Wine bottle - label removed, cleaned, and dried to this program.All other supplies will be provided.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Attendees will need to bring (1) CLEAR 750ml glass Wine bottle - label removed, cleaned, and dried to this program.

All other supplies will be provided.

Crafternoons

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Crafternoons:

Age 7 and up. A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project, using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Crafternoons

Age 7 and up.

A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project, using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create.

Morning Makers

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
High School, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

Soap Making 101 with Soapy Roads of Lombard

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:15am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of soap-making at the library! Learn the process and have fun along the way. Kids ages 8 and older are welcome with an adult. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Family, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of soap-making at the library! Learn the process and have fun along the way. Kids ages 8 and older are welcome with an adult. 

Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages

Saturday, April 12, 2025 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.

Spring Holiday Craft Open House

Friday, April 18, 2025 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.

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, April 19, 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.

Waitlist
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: 0

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

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

Spring Holiday Craft Open House

Saturday, April 19, 2025 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.

StickerPalooza

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Share, trade, and take stickers to spruce up your water bottle, notebook, laptop, and anything else you’d like to decorate. Supplies will also be available to make your own sticker...

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Share, trade, and take stickers to spruce up your water bottle, notebook, laptop, and anything else you’d like to decorate. Supplies will also be available to make your own sticker book!

Life Skills - Sewing basics

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to sew on a button, hem garments, and more at this program. Each person who attends will receive a sewing kit and sewing scissors. Presented by Ingrid Durham. Sponsored b...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Friends of the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to sew on a button, hem garments, and more at this program. Each person who attends will receive a sewing kit and sewing scissors. Presented by Ingrid Durham. Sponsored by the Friends of the Villa Park Library. 


 

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take & Make
Age Group:
Youth, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Visit the library today to celebrate comic books, and get a comics craft to make or take home!   Available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make
Event Details:

Visit the library today to celebrate comic books, and get a comics craft to make or take home!   Available while supplies last.

Marvelous Mornings

Saturday, May 3, 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.

Morning Makers

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Mother's Day Craft Open House

Friday, May 9, 2025 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, May 10, 2025 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.

Mother's Day Craft Open House

Saturday, May 10, 2025 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.

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.