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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
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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
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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
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Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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, High School
Program Type: Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
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Students in grades 4 - 8 can hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

Books Worth Talking About

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss The Book Censor's Library by Buthayna Al-Essa. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll

Nothing but the Facts: What Does the Chicken Know: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required

RomCom Readers: The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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Join our RomCom book group as they discuss contemporary romantic comedies! Please email Emily (eblake@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or come in and pick one up. This program is led by Emily Blake. Registration is required.

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.

Books Worth Talking About

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Great Decisions 2025

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs.  This program series highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year.

Nothing but the Facts: McMillion$ by James Lee Hernandez & Brian Lazarte

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.

Young at Heart

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
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Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature!

Books Worth Talking About

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss

Nothing but the Facts: Quakeland by Kathryn Miles

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required

RomCom Readers: Haunted Ever After By Jen DeLuca

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our RomCom book group as they discuss contemporary romantic comedies! Please email Emily (eblake@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or come in and pick one up! This program is led by Emily Blake. Registration is required.

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is hybrid book discussion In person and via Zoom, registrants will receive the link before the meeting.