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Teen Writing Contest: Short Stories! ***CANCELLED***

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Middle School, High School
Writing Programs
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Writing Programs
Event Details:

This program has been CANCELLED.

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.

Turkey Toons & Funny Foods! Cartooning Class

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Draw your favorite foods in hilarious situations. Turkey-zilla, Stuffed Stuffing, and Mashed Potatoes... IN SPAAAACE! Gobble this class up! (Please note, class is not edible.)

Library Closes at 5:00 p.m. today

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Fingerknitting ***CANCELLED***

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This program has been CANCELLED.

Make a fashionable scarf with nothing but your fingers! No needles or experience necessary here—anyone can learn.

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.

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

Perler™ Bead Party ***CANCELLED***

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This program has been CANCELLED.

Create a colorful piece of art using Perler™ beads!

This program has been CANCELLED.

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

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Book Discussions, Movies
Open
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. 

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

Hot Cocoa Bomb Take-Home Kit

All Day
Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Arts & Crafts, At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Take & Make
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Take & Make
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a tasty winter treat with our take-home kit! Instructions and some supplies will be provided.

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

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Waitlist
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Babies" group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Winter Reading Program BEGINS

All Day
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Reading Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Reading Programs
Event Details:

2025 Winter Reading Program

January 2-February 28

This winter, you can Paws to Read wi

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Kindergarten" group.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Winter Reading Program ENDS

All Day
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Reading Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Reading Programs
Event Details:

January 2 - February 28

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

Youth - Do Art Productions

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
This event is in the "Youth" 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.

Game Truck Session #1

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers.

This event is in the "Youth" 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.

Game Truck Session #2

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is Game Truck? It’s a giant truck packed with high-definition TVs, a long row of comfy seats, and tons of gaming consoles and controllers.