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Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytimes

Monday, April 20 10 – 10:30 am • All ages with adult Location | 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park Monday, April 20 11:30 am-noon • All ages with adult Location | 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace Join us on the road for special storytimes featuring music and movement! Children of all ages are welcome with an… [...]

Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix

Thursday, April 9, 2026 6:00pm–7:15pm Since the 1950s, the name Duncan Hines has been synonymous with boxed cake mix. But who was Duncan Hines? And how did he influence American food history? Join writer and history enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen for an in-depth look at this Chicago-based traveling salesman’s fascinating life, from the coveted restaurant… [...]

Cheerful Cards For Kids

Thursday, April 2, 2026 3:30pm–4:30pm Create greeting cards to wish children well for special occasions, holidays, or general good cheer and happiness— all while earning volunteer hours for service projects or school requirements! Register with this link here! [...]

Winter to Spring Gardens

Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:30pm–7:30pm Everything you need to know to transition your yard and garden from Winter to Spring. Learn when to amend your soil, prune plants, and why some plants in your garden weathered this Winter better than others. A Villa Park Garden Club Legacy Program Presented by Bill Karges. Register with this… [...]

Young At Heart

Wednesday, April 1 7–8:15 pm Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature! This month, we will read All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir. This novel tells the story of two outcast teens in a small California town navigating difficult family situations and the fallout of… [...]

Anime & Manga Club

Anime & Manga Club Monday, March 30 3:30 – 5 pm Grades: 4-8 Come and hang out as we much on snacks and share our love of anime! Register with this link here! [...]

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Monday, March 30, 2026 6:30pm–8:00pm Grades: 8-12 Looking to try out D&D, or already an experienced player? Everyone is welcome to join this all-new monthly program! Register with this link here! Upcoming Dates: Monday, Apr. 27 [...]

Resume Assistance

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:00am–12:00pm Have you recently started a job search? Come and join us. We can provide job search advice, educate you on applicant tracking systems, and more. Presented by the Goodwill Workforce Connection Center. No registration required.     [...]

Movie Matinee @ the Library

Monday, March 23, 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm It's showtime! Movie Matinees are back monthly, continuing on March 23 at 1pm. March's movie pick is The Phoenician Scheme! The Phoenician Scheme (©Focus Features, 2025: PG-13, 101 min.) Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a… [...]