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Baby Playtime

9:30am - 10:00am
Youth, Babies
S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All infants & pre-walkers with an adult are welcome.

(Walkers and toddlers may attend Toddler Playtime.)

Toddler Playtime

10:30am - 11:30am
Youth, Toddlers
S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

Drop in and play!

All walkers and toddlers with an adult are welcome.

(Pre-walkers and babies may attend Baby Playtime.)

Peace of Mind - Q & A with a Funeral Director

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

PEACE OF MIND - Q & A with a Funeral Director

Peace of Mind - Q & A with a Funeral Director

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

PEACE OF MIND - Q & A with a Funeral Director

Mystery Reader Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Homeschool Hangout: May 16

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area!

VPPL@Touch A Truck - Oakbrook Terrace Park District

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Family
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations
Event Details:

Stop by and say hello to library staff at this event!

Marvelous Mornings

11:00am - 11:45am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Marvelous Mornings

All ages with adult.

Stories, songs and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together.

Windows Fundamentals

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Computers & Technology
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Group Collaboration Room (GCR)
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to move and resize application windows, create files, folders, shortcuts, and more. 

* RESCHEDULED * Women in the Blues Concert featuring the Donna Herula Trio

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Music Programs
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED from March 9, 2025

Spice Club - Chia Seeds

05/19/2025 @ 9:30am - 05/24/2025 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
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!

Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Adults
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required.

Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytime (Held at Oakbrook Terrace Heritage Center)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Adults
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Adults
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us on the road for a special story time featuring themed picture books, movement, and other activities! Children of all ages are welcome with an adult present. Registration is not required.

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Middle School, High School
Book Discussions, Movies
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: 15
Event Details:

Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Capacity may be limited due to space, so registration is recommended.

High School Exam Study Nights

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Youth, High School
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

Great Decisions 2025

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Book Discussions
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

High School Exam Study Nights (after hours)

9:00pm - 10:00pm
Youth, High School
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, High School
Event Details:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

Family Playdate

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Tuesdays • Ages 5 & under with adult

May 20; Aug. 12 • 10am-12pm

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:

Study with free WiFi, snacks, and Therapy Dogs at the library.   We’re open until 10pm so you can study later!

Nothing but the Facts: Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Adults
Book Discussions
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Sweet Treats of the Midwest

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking, Lecture
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join author and food enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen as she uncovers the fascinating history of four desserts all originating in the Midwest, from Bertha Palmer’s brownie to the invention of the Twinkie, from the birth of Rice Krispie T

Bark for Books

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Animal Programs, Reading Programs
Registration
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
Seats Remaining: 16
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.