This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Wicked Watch Party 5:00pm–8:00pm Middle School, High School Movies Open Registration Required This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Nov 12 2025 Wed Wicked Watch Party 5:00pm–8:00pm Movies Open Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Middle School, High School Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: Show your love for Wicked by joining our watch party! We will watch the film and snack on pink and green food. Cosplay is encouraged. (©Universal Pictures, 2024: PG, 160 min.)
Nov 12 2025 Wed Friends of the Villa Park Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Nov 12 2025 Wed Friends of the Villa Park Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Board Room
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Babies & Books - Thursdays 9:30am–10:00am Youth, Babies Storytimes Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Babies & Books - Thursdays 9:30am–10:00am Storytimes Open Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Babies Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Toddlers Storytimes Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Toddler Time - Thursdays 10:30am 10:30am–11:00am Storytimes Waitlist Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Sign up for ONE weekly session time:Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-Thursdays 10:30-11amThursdays
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am 11:30am–12:00pm Youth, Toddlers Storytimes Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 13 2025 Thu Toddler Time - Thursdays 11:30am 11:30am–12:00pm Storytimes Waitlist Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Sign up for ONE weekly session time:Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-Thursdays 10:30-11amThursdays
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 13 2025 Thu An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Seniors Cooking, Health & Wellness, Lecture Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 13 2025 Thu An Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine 6:00pm–7:30pm Cooking, Health & Wellness, Lecture Open Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking, Health & Wellness, Lecture Registration Required Event Details: Educator Yvonne Wolf gives a brief background on the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including three main principles of its purpose.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Nov 14 2025 Fri Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: NOVEMBER 2025 All Day Youth, Middle School, High School At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Nov 14 2025 Fri Tween & Teen Book Bag Pick-Up: NOVEMBER 2025 All Day At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Age Group: Youth, Middle School, High School Program Type: At Home (Supplies and/or written instructions provided), Reading Programs Event Details: For students in Grades 4 - 12.Sign up for our Tween & Teen Book Bags! Registrants will receive a themed bag with a library book, as well as goodies, treats, activities, crafts, and book lists.
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 Nov 14 2025 Fri WOW: Worlds of Wonder 11:00am–11:30am Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Storytimes Open Registration Required 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 Nov 14 2025 Fri WOW: Worlds of Wonder 11:00am–11:30am Storytimes Open Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: For all ages with adult; siblings welcome
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 Nov 15 2025 Sat Marvelous Mornings 11:00am–11:45am Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Waitlist Registration Required 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 Nov 15 2025 Sat Marvelous Mornings 11:00am–11:45am Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Waitlist 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 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 "Everyone" group Nov 16 - 22 2025 Spice Club - Italian Seasoning 11/16/2025 @ 1:00pm–11/22/2025 @ 5:00pm Everyone Cooking Open Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Nov 16 - 22 2025 Spice Club - Italian Seasoning 11/16/2025 @ 1:00pm–11/22/2025 @ 5:00pm Cooking Open 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 "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 "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon 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 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 "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytime - Villa Park Recreation Center 10:00am–10:30am Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am 10:30am–11:00am Youth, Toddlers Storytimes Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am 10:30am–11:00am Storytimes Waitlist Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Sign up for ONE weekly session time:Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR-Thur
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 "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon 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 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 "Adults" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytime (Held at Oakbrook Terrace Heritage Center) 11:30am–12:00pm Outreach Programs, Outside Organizations, Storytimes 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am 11:30am–12:00pm Youth, Toddlers Storytimes Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Toddler Time - Mondays 11:30am 11:30am–12:00pm Storytimes Open Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Sign up for ONE weekly session time:Mondays 10:30-11am -OR-Mondays 11:30am-12pm -OR-Thursdays 10:30-11am -OR-Thur
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Anime & Manga Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Youth, Elementary School, Middle School Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Anime & Manga Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Arts & Crafts, Book Discussions, Movies Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Great Decisions 2025 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 17 2025 Mon Great Decisions 2025 7:00pm–8:30pm Book Discussions Open 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.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Babies & Books - Tuesdays 9:30am–10:00am Youth, Babies Storytimes Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Babies" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Babies & Books - Tuesdays 9:30am–10:00am Storytimes Open Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Babies Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Sign up for either Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30-10 am
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 Nov 18 2025 Tue Family Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Youth, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, Family Storytimes Open Registration Required 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 Nov 18 2025 Tue Family Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Storytimes Open 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Build a Perfect Cheeseboard 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Cooking Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Build a Perfect Cheeseboard 6:30pm–8:00pm Cooking Upcoming Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Ohrman Room A/B Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Cooking Registration Required Event Details: Learn tips and tricks to constructing an eye-catching cheeseboard for the holidays (or any day!)
Nov 18 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 7:00pm–8:00pm Illinois Libraries Present Virtual Event Nov 18 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science 7:00pm–8:00pm Illinois Libraries Present Library Branch: Online Program Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present Event Details:
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Youth, Preschool Storytimes Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Preschool Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Storytimes Waitlist Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Preschool Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: This lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun is designed for 3-5 year olds to attend on their own.This is a SERIES program.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Ready for Reading 1:15pm–2:00pm Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten Storytimes Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Ready for Reading 1:15pm–2:00pm Storytimes Open Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library Room: Jelf Room (Youth Services Program Room) Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Using stories, musical games and word play, children are introduced to letter friends from A to Z.For ages 4 and older.This is a SERIES program.
This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Bark for Books 5:00pm–7:00pm Youth, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Animal Programs, Reading Programs Open Registration Required This event is in the "Youth" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Kindergarten" group This event is in the "Elementary School" group This event is in the "Middle School" group This event is in the "High School" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Bark for Books 5:00pm–7:00pm Animal Programs, Reading Programs Open 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 19 2025 Wed RomCom Readers: Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Book Discussions Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 19 2025 Wed RomCom Readers: Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter 7:00pm–8:00pm Book Discussions Open 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.