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Raw vs. Pasteurized

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

Explore the world of raw milk cheese and its history. Enjoy a side-by-side comparison of raw cheese v. pasteurized. Decide for yourselves which you prefer.

Spice Club - Marjoram

04/19/2026 @ 1:00pm–04/25/2026 @ 5:00pm
Everyone
Cooking
Waitlist
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!

Pasta Palooza

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

Buon appetito! Chef Cherise Slattery will show you how easy and fun it is to make eight different shapes of pasta from scratch. She will also share how to prepare a classic Italian meal that will have your dinner companions asking for seconds.

Get Your Goat (Cheese)

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:

Explore what makes goat cheese unique, from taste to bright white paste. Sample some goat milk cheddar, blue, and even a brie.

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!

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!

American Regional Cuisine - New England

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:

Chef Susan Maddox will take you on a journey through the exciting cuisine of New England!

Spice Club - Five Spice

06/15/2026 @ 1:00pm–06/20/2026 @ 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!

Cheese 101

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:

Talk, eat, and discuss different milk types, cheese styles, and how to buy, cut, and store cheese. This is an ideal class for a novice or if you just love cheese!

My Favorite Cheeses

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:

I always ask, what’s your favorite cheese? Now I will share my top favorites and why I chose them.