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Library Closes at 5:00 p.m. today

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library

Christmas Bread - Sweet and Savory

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

One basic dough - two delicious Christmas yeast breads. Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make a Christmas Star Bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl. ...

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

One basic dough - two delicious Christmas yeast breads. Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make a Christmas Star Bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl.

Friends of the Villa Park Library St. Nick's Mart

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library

The library will be closing today at 2 pm for the Friends of the Villa Park Library St. Nick's Mart.

Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library
Description:

The library will be closing today at 2 pm for the Friends of the Villa Park Library St. Nick's Mart.

Hot Cocoa Bomb Take-Home Kit (Adult program)

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pick up this kit between Sunday, December 8-Saturday, December 14. Instructions and some supplies will be provided. Take your kit home and make your tasty hot cocoa bomb. Lim...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Pick up this kit between Sunday, December 8-Saturday, December 14. Instructions and some supplies will be provided.

Take your kit home and make your tasty hot cocoa bomb.

Limit 24. 

Alpine Cheeses - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

More info to come.

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

More info to come.

Spice Club - Thyme

12/15/2024 @ 1:00pm to 12/21/2024 @ 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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

The Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day

All Day
Villa Park Public Library

The Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day (Policy 190).

Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's Day (Policy 190).

Diabetic Cooking with Chef Susan Maddox

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 50

Raclette Experience - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Warm up with Raclette and all of its pairings as well as its interesting traditions!

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

Warm up with Raclette and all of its pairings as well as its interesting traditions!

Will you BRIE my Valentine? - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Explore the world of brie and camembert, taste and learn what makes them unique! 

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

Explore the world of brie and camembert, taste and learn what makes them unique! 

Cooking for a Crowd

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

It’s time for you to join the party! Cook smart, to enjoy your company AND a delicious meal that you finish prepping before anyone walks in the door. Chef Cherise Slattery will rev...

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

It’s time for you to join the party! Cook smart, to enjoy your company AND a delicious meal that you finish prepping before anyone walks in the door.

Women Cheesemakers of the Midwest - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate International Women's Day with an introduction to some remarkable female cheesemakers!

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

Celebrate International Women's Day with an introduction to some remarkable female cheesemakers!

Irish Cuisine (Beyond Corned Beef) with Chef Susan Maddox

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 50

Cheeses in Literature - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Cheeses from your favorite reads - what a way to honor National Library Week!

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

Cheeses from your favorite reads - what a way to honor National Library Week!

Cake Decorating

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ohrman Room A/B at Villa Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to decorate like a pro! Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to prep and ice a cake for a professional appearance. You will watch as the Chef shows you basic piping s...

Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Learn how to decorate like a pro! Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to prep and ice a cake for a professional appearance.