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Presented by Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns, in conversation with Arianne Nettles. On Tuesday, September 16 at 7pm, online via Zoom. This event is made possible by ILP, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program

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Illinois Libraries Present
Library Branch: Online Program
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present
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Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.

Presented by Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond The Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode. On Tuesday, October 21 at 7pm, online via Zoom. This event is made possible by ILP, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program

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Illinois Libraries Present
Library Branch: Online Program
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Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode.

Presented by Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji Lopez-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science. On Tuesday, November 18 at 7pm, online via Zoom. This event is made possible by ILP, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events.

Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Program

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Illinois Libraries Present
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VPPL @ Village of Villa Park's August Summer Concerts

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, and appetite to the Villa Park Summer Concerts! Great family entertainment and good eats will make for a fun night. 

Concessions open at 6:00 P.M.

Tiny Art Show 2025

09/03/2025 @ 9:30am–09/13/2025 @ 5:00pm
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Arts & Crafts, 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: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family, Seniors, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Take & Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your talents on display in the 2025 Tiny Art Show! Register to receive a mini art kit to create your very own masterpiece! Your kit will include a mini canvas, a paintbrush, a set of paints, and a color-mixing guide.

State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock's GeekPalooza

12:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join us on September 7th for GeekPalooza at Rotary Park! Visit us at our literacy bus, Words on Wheels. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, vendors, and more!

VPPL @ Geekpalooza

12:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Come visit us at Geekpalooza at Rotary Park, sponsored by State Representative Diane Blair-Sherlock! We'll be at the event with our our literacy van, Words on Wheels. Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, vendors, and more!

Movies in the Park!

7:00pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movies, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Friday, Aug. 8 • Movie will begin at dusk

(approx. 8 pm)

Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages

9:30am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join local resident, Kelly McFadden, for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels.

Spice Club - Paprika

09/22/2025 @ 9:30am–09/27/2025 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Cooking
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once you have signed up, stop by the library on the dates listed below to pick up your spice kit. Take the kit home, test out the recipe and let us know how it worked for you!

Oakbrook Terrace Fall Fest

10:00am–12:00pm
Youth, Adults, Family, Everyone
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations

Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages

9:30am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join local resident, Kelly McFadden, for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels.

VPPL @ Villa Park Fire Department Open House!

12:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Join staff from the Villa Park Public Library at the Villa Park Fire Department's Open House on Saturday, October 11 from 12-3 p.m. Watch the library's website and social media for more details to come.

Passport Acceptance Fair

10:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

During this event, Passport Acceptance Agents from the library will accept, on behalf of the U.S.

Spice Club - Onion Powder

10/19/2025 @ 9:30am–10/25/2025 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Cooking
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once you have signed up, stop by the library on the dates listed below to pick up your spice kit. Take the kit home, test out the recipe and let us know how it worked for you!

Morbid History

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Morbid History presented by award-winning filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus “Because you’re just more interesting when you’re dead!” From grand corpse larceny in medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, this light-hearted presentat

Jigsaw Puzzle Team Challenge

1:30pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your best puzzlers to help you win this team challenge. The first team to finish their 500 piece puzzle will win the grand prize! Here's how it works:

Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages

9:30am–11:00am
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join local resident, Kelly McFadden, for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels.

Elvis: Memphis to Vegas

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Music Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Hugo Colin to learn about Elvis Presley's influence on music and culture. The program will focus on Presley's musical career, the stories behind his timeless songs, and the lasting impact of his artistry.

Spice Club - Italian Seasoning

11/16/2025 @ 1:00pm–11/22/2025 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Cooking
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once you have signed up, stop by the library on the dates listed below to pick up your spice kit. Take the kit home, test out the recipe and let us know how it worked for you!

The Library closes at 5:00 PM today.

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