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Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center

10:00am–10:30am
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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 and Rhyme Community Storytime (Held at Oakbrook Terrace Park Heritage Center)

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Outreach Programs, 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.

Transitioning into Medicare

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Financial Programs
Upcoming
Registration Required
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?

Movie Matinee - The Devil Wears Prada

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Movies
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

The Devil Wears Prada (© Twentieth Century Fox, 2006: PG-13, 109 min.) 

Spice Club - Mustard

05/18/2026 @ 1:00pm–05/23/2026 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Cooking
Upcoming
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!

Anime & Manga Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Youth, Elementary School, Middle School
Arts & Crafts, 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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and hang out as we munch on snacks and share our love of anime!

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, May 18, June 22, July 20, August 24

Great Decisions 2026

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
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.

Family Playdate

10:30am–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:

Ages 5 & under with adult

Family Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Storytimes
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room)
Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pajamas are optional, but very welcome at this program! We’ll share stories, music, and gentle movement for families with young children of all ages. Register for one or more dates.

Picnic Cuisine

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Chef Susan Maddox as she presents recipes to get you picnic ready for the summer festivities!

RESCHEDULED -- Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

7:00pm–8:00pm
Illinois Libraries Present
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Please note that due to a speaker scheduling conflict, this event is now scheduled for May 20, 2026.

Nothing but the Facts: Wiseguys and the White House: Gangsters, Presidents, and the Deals They Made by Eric Dezenhall

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

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Preschool
Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Outreach Programs, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and simple rhymes in both Spanish and English! This program is a wonderful way to support early literacy skills while celebrating multiple languages.

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. 

Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

7:00pm–8:00pm
Illinois Libraries Present
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Program
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

RomCom Readers: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

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.

Family Playdate

10:30am–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:

Ages 5 & under with adult

Versiti Blood Drive

2:00pm–6:30pm
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Event Details:

Versiti Blood Drive

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.

Essentrics with Lisa

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

Summer 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:

Summer Reading Program 2026: