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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. 

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

Crafternoons

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
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 "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: MARCH 2025

All Day
Youth, Middle School, High School
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Event Details:

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists. 

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

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Open
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, Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and hang out as we munch on snacks and share our love of anime!

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

6:30pm–8:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

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

Cheerful Cards for Kids

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create greeting cards to wish children well for special occasions, holidays, or general good cheer and happiness— all while earning volunteer hours for service projects or school requirements!

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

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Kit Pick-Up Date: April 2026

All Day
Middle School, High School
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
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 "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 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 "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

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. 

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

Fairy Door Painting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, Seasonal / Holiday
Open
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, Seasonal / Holiday
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a fairy door to put in your home or outside in a garden!

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

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Open
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, Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and hang out as we munch on snacks and share our love of anime!

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

6:30pm–8:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 23, Mar. 30, Apr. 27

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

POPPIN' YOUR BRAIN TRIVIA 

9:45am–4:15pm
Youth, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Event Details:

For more information, please follow the link below:

https://www.pybtevents.com/

 

This is not a library sponsored program.