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Promo graphic for Illinois Library Presents: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Program is on Saturday, May 3 at 2 pm. A photo of Santat is shown above with a neon blue background. On the left is a yellow bar, with a red & black Illinois Libraries Present logo.

Illinois Libraries Present: Dan Santat (Youth Program)

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online Program

Program Type:

Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Event Details:

Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê.

Promo graphic for Illinois Library Presents: Poverty with Matthew Desmond. Program is on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 pm. A photo of Desmond is shown above with a light gray background. On the left is a yellow bar, with a red & black Illinois Libraries Present logo.

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program

Program Type:

Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors
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Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present, Author talk, Online (Virtual) Program
Event Details:

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

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Father's Day Craft Open House

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
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.

Family Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Storytimes
Open
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: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates.

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

11:30am - 12:15pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

Bark for Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained  to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/guardian. 

Color Me Excited! Cartooning Class

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
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, June 19 • 2:30-3:30pm • Ages 5-13

WOW: Worlds of Wonder

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Storytimes
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

For all ages with adult; siblings welcome

Marvelous Mornings

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Open
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.

Animals Around the World

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Family
Animal Programs, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
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.

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

11:30am - 12:15pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

VPPL Family Summer Concert Series: Willowbrook High School Band!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Music Programs, Outreach Programs
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: Music Programs, Outreach Programs
Event Details:

Join us at the Ruggard Gazebo in June! Bring along a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. This is a free event! Children under 12 with adult, please. 

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

11:30am - 12:15pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

Marvelous Mornings

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Open
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.

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

11:30am - 12:15pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

Homeschool Hangout: July 11

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Family Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Storytimes
Open
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: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates.

Picture Book Picnic - at Twin Lakes Park

11:30am - 12:15pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Picture Book Picnic 

Bark for Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained  to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/guardian. 

Secret Spies & Goofy Gadgets! Cartooning Class

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
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!