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Tween & Teen Book Bag Registration: Winter-Spring 2026

All Day 12/8–1/10
Middle School, High School
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs
Event Details:

For students in Grades 4 - 12.

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. 

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:

2026 Winter Reading Program

January 2-February 28

It’s a Winter Beach Party! Start reading and dreaming of sunny beaches and tropical adventures with books this winter.

POPPIN' YOUR BRAIN TRIVIA 

9:30am–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.

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Registration for Spring 2025 STEAM Kits

All Day
Middle School, High School
At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Open
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sign up for take-home STEAM kits, including materials for a project that encourages creativity, exploration, and critical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

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. 

Go Green Villa Park Meeting

7:00pm–8:45pm
High School, Adults
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults

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

Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: JANUARY 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. 

Resume Workshop

10:00am–12:00pm
High School, Adults, Seniors
Lecture
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: High School, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Resumes are best received when written to match the desired traits of your potential employers and the applicant tracking system.

STEAM for Tweens & Teens - Kit Pick-Up Date: February 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.

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. 

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

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

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. 

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. 

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

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.