This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 17 2026 Mon GCR - Transition Into Better Retirement: Helping with Medicare 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Financial Programs Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 17 2026 Mon GCR - Transition Into Better Retirement: Helping with Medicare 1:00pm–2:00pm Financial Programs Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR) Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Financial Programs Registration Required Event Details: - Turning 65?- Leaving your traditional health insurance for Medicare?- Need assistance navigating your Medicare options?
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 17 2026 Mon Movie Matinee - Arrival 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Movies This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 17 2026 Mon Movie Matinee - Arrival 1:00pm–3:00pm Movies Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Movies Event Details: Arrival (© Paramount Pictures, 2016: PG-13, 116 min.)
This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 17 - 22 2026 Spice Club - Garlic Powder 08/17/2026 @ 1:00pm–08/22/2026 @ 5:00pm Everyone Cooking Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 17 - 22 2026 Spice Club - Garlic Powder 08/17/2026 @ 1:00pm–08/22/2026 @ 5:00pm Cooking Upcoming 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Nothing but the Facts: TBD 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Book Discussions Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Nothing but the Facts: TBD 7:00pm–8:15pm Book Discussions Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 19 2026 Wed RomCom Readers: Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 19 2026 Wed RomCom Readers: Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley Jordan 7:00pm–8:00pm Book Discussions Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Mystery Reader Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 20 2026 Thu Mystery Reader Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Book Discussions Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 22 2026 Sat Essentrics with Lisa 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 22 2026 Sat Essentrics with Lisa 10:00am–11:00am Health & Wellness Open Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Slow-paced, full body workout designed to restore movement in joints and flexibility in muscles and relieve pain. Exercise mat required. Presented by Lisa Sawczuk.
Aug 23 2026 Sun The Library is closed on Sundays from May 3 through September 6, 2026 All Day Closing Aug 23 2026 Sun Closing The Library is closed on Sundays from May 3 through September 6, 2026 All Day Branches: Villa Park Public Library
Aug 26 2026 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Aug 26 2026 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 27 2026 Thu Make, Take, and Bake... Your Own Bread! 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Cooking Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 27 2026 Thu Make, Take, and Bake... Your Own Bread! 6:00pm–7:30pm Cooking Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Chef Cherise Slattery will guide students as they make their own yeast dough. Through this process, they will learn the steps of yeast bread production.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 29 2026 Sat The History of Coffee 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Cooking, Lecture Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Aug 29 2026 Sat The History of Coffee 10:00am–12:00pm Cooking, Lecture Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Have a taste of coffee in the morning while learning about the history of the drink, brewing methods, extraction theory, roasting, tasting methods, coffee ecology and the regions it is most grown in.
Aug 30 2026 Sun The Library is closed on Sundays from May 3 through September 6, 2026 All Day Closing Aug 30 2026 Sun Closing The Library is closed on Sundays from May 3 through September 6, 2026 All Day Branches: Villa Park Public Library
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 5 2026 Sat Marvelous Mornings 11:00am–11:45am Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Arts & Crafts, Storytimes This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 5 2026 Sat Marvelous Mornings 11:00am–11:45am Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Marvelous Mornings All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.
Sep 6 2026 Sun The Library is closed on Sundays from May 3 through September 6, 2026 All Day Closing Sep 6 2026 Sun Closing The Library is closed on Sundays from May 3 through September 6, 2026 All Day Branches: Villa Park Public Library
Sep 7 2026 Mon The Library is closed in observance of Labor Day All Day Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing The Library is closed in observance of Labor Day All Day Branches: Villa Park Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 9 2026 Wed Morning Makers 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 9 2026 Wed Morning Makers 10:00am–11:30am Arts & Crafts Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come get crafty! Each session will feature a different craft-a-long. Supplies are included.September –
This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 12 2026 Sat Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages 9:30am–11:00am Everyone Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 12 2026 Sat Fiber Arts Craft Circle - all ages 9:30am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR) Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join local residents for a monthly informal fiber arts craft circle! This program is open to fiber arts crafters of all ages and skill levels. Participants can bring in projects, ask and answer questions and share ideas.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 14 2026 Mon Books Worth Talking About 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 14 2026 Mon Books Worth Talking About 7:00pm–8:15pm Book Discussions Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Event Details: Join our Books Worth Talking About book group as they discuss BOOK. Please email Michelle (mhoffmann@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up...we'll have plenty! This program is led by Mi
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 17 2026 Thu Mystery Reader Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 17 2026 Thu Mystery Reader Book Discussion 7:00pm–8:00pm Book Discussions Upcoming 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.This month we will discuss Title by AUTHOR. You can get a copy of the book on the 2nd floor, near the service desk.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 19 2026 Sat Essentrics with Lisa 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Seniors Health & Wellness Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 19 2026 Sat Essentrics with Lisa 10:00am–11:00am Health & Wellness Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Slow-paced, full body workout designed to restore movement in joints and flexibility in muscles and relieve pain. Exercise mat required. Presented by Lisa Sawczuk.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 19 2026 Sat Marvelous Mornings 11:00am–11:45am Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Arts & Crafts, Storytimes This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 19 2026 Sat Marvelous Mornings 11:00am–11:45am Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Marvelous Mornings All ages with adult. Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 21 2026 Mon Great Decisions 2026 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Sep 21 2026 Mon Great Decisions 2026 7:00pm–8:30pm Book Discussions Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Discussions Event Details: Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. This program series highlights eight critical foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year.
Sep 23 2026 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Sep 23 2026 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 26 2026 Sat First Chapters: A Baby Resource Fair 10:00am–12:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Adults, Family Health & Wellness, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Family" group Sep 26 2026 Sat First Chapters: A Baby Resource Fair 10:00am–12:00pm Health & Wellness, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Adults, Family Program Type: Health & Wellness, Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations Event Details: Raising a child takes a village, and we’ve gathered your village all in one place.