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Cheeses in Literature - presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Cheeses from your favorite reads - what a way to honor National Library Week!

Cake Decorating

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn how to decorate like a pro! Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to prep and ice a cake for a professional appearance.

Spice Club - Parsley

04/27/2025 @ 1:00pm - 05/03/2025 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Cooking
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

Garden to Plate Dining with Chef Susan Maddox

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Summer gardens and local farmers markets are bountiful with great fruits and vegetables waiting to be explored.

Dairy Free Cheeses

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Vegan cheese? Yes please! We will discuss and sample some cheeses that are trending these days. Presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP.

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!

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

Spice Club - Basil

06/16/2025 @ 9:30am - 06/21/2025 @ 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!

Grilling Cheeses

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Embrace summer and the outdoors with some delicious cheese you can actually grill! Presented by Meredith Meder, ACS CCP.

Farm to Table Appetizers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Everything tastes better fresh from the farm stand! Chef Cherise Slattery will share garden fresh appetizers with you that are easy to prepare, and delicious to eat.

Summer "Entertaining" Appetizers with Chef Susan Maddox

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cooking
Registration
Library Branch: Villa Park Public Library
Room: Ohrman Room A/B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

This program will have a range of flavors, textures, and tastes to get you ready for your dining events whether you are hosting or bringing a dish to share at a get together.