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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.

Girls Who Code

3:00pm - 4:00pm
High School
Computers & Technology, Outside Organizations, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: High School
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Outside Organizations, S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Event Details:

Girls will learn basic computer science skills and computational thinking through discussion, team building, and hands-on activities!  Computers and materials will be provided for class usage. 

Library Closes at 5:00 p.m. today

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Villa Park Public Library

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.

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

2:00pm - 5:00pm
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.

Adult Take & Make Pickup

9:30am - 12:30pm
High School, Adults, Seniors
Take & Make
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Take & Make
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Once you have signed up, stop by the library between December 9th and December 24th to pick up your craft kit.

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.

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. 

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

5:30pm - 6:30pm
High School, Adults, Seniors
Lecture, Seasonal / Holiday
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture, Seasonal / Holiday
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The fascinating real life story of The Night Before Christmas chimes to life as told by educational entertainer, Martina Mathisen, along with the stories of our American Christmas Traditions. Why do we kiss under a mistletoe?

High School Exam Study Nights

5:00pm - 10:00pm
Youth, High School
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

We’re open until 10pm! Stay up late somewhere quiet with free wifi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library!

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.

High School Exam Study Nights

5:00pm - 10:00pm
Youth, High School
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

We’re open until 10pm! Stay up late somewhere quiet with free wifi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library!

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

Morning Makers

10:00am - 11:30am
High School, Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Vision Board and Goal Setting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
High School, Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Have trouble keeping New Year's resolutions? Try creating a Vision board to remind you. Work on crafting together an image to remind you of what you'd like to achieve, along with setting goals to help get you there. 

Morning Makers

10:00am - 11:30am
High School, Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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