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Color Me Excited! Cartooning Class

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School

Thursday, June 19 • 2:30-3:30pm • Ages 5-13

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thursday, June 19 • 2:30-3:30pm • Ages 5-13

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, June 20, 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
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Animals Around the World

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family

All ages, under 3 with adult.

Meet a variety of amazing animals from across the globe!

Presented by Kim White.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages, under 3 with adult.

Meet a variety of amazing animals from across the globe!

Presented by Kim White.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, June 25, 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!

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!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Crafternoons

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Registration 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
Registration Required

Crafternoons

Age 7 and up.

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

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Kit Pick-Up Date: July 2025

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

Grades 5 - 12

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

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
Event Details:

Grades 5 - 12

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, July 11, 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
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Secret Spies & Goofy Gadgets! Cartooning Class

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School

Thursday, July 17 • 2:30-3:30pm • Ages 5-13

Meet Agent 387 and create secret spy gadgets for his next mission: Mind-reading hats! X-ray glasses! Anti-gravity socks! And MORE!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thursday, July 17 • 2:30-3:30pm • Ages 5-13

Meet Agent 387 and create secret spy gadgets for his next mission: Mind-reading hats! X-ray glasses! Anti-gravity socks! And MORE!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

LEGO® Builders Club

Wednesday, July 23, 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!

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!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play

Friday, July 25, 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
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

Crafternoons

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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
Registration 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
Registration Required

Crafternoons

Age 7 and up.

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

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Crosstown Exotics

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family

Hear about all kinds of amazing reptiles and insects in an interactive experience you won't forget, then get a hands-on encounter with them!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Program Type: Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hear about all kinds of amazing reptiles and insects in an interactive experience you won't forget, then get a hands-on encounter with them!

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

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.)

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.)

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

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.)

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.)

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

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.

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.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Elementary School" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group

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!

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!