Celebrate National Library Week!

Join us for a free class in honor of National Library Week! Sign up by clicking a program below:

Spring Flowers with Garvin Gardens
Monday April 9, 2018
7:00 PM until 8:00 PM

$20 per person materials fee. Due at time of registration to hold your space.

PLEASE BRING A GARDEN PRUNER.

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Poetry Workshop
Monday April 9, 2018
6:00 PM until 8:30 PM

Calling all poets! Bring ten copies of one of two of your poems to read and discuss. Presented by the Friends of the Villa Park Library.

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Babies & Books
Tuesday April 10, 2018
9:15 AM until 9:45 AM

All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and books to infants through music and singing, stories, and rhymes.  All infants & pre-walkers with adult.

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Mystery Readers and Books Worth Talking About Combined Book Discussion
Tuesday April 10, 2018
7:30 PM until 8:45 PM

Join our Mystery Readers and Books Worth Talking About book groups as they meet together to discuss Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. Visit the first floor service desk to pick up a copy of the book. This program is led by Lesley Cyrier and Michelle Hoffmann. Registration is not required.

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Preschool Storytime
Wednesday April 11, 2018
10:00 AM until 10:30 AM

This is a lively program of imaginative stories, learning games, and musical fun. • For children age 3–5 to attend independently.

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Preschool-Palooza! @ Oakbrook Terrace Park District
Wednesday April 11, 2018
11:45 AM until 12:15 PM

The Library brings storytimes to the OBTPD, delivering a mix of stories, songs, and movement geared for young children exploring their world. Ages 3 – 5

Special Location: Oakbrook Terrace Park District, located at 1S325 Ardmore Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

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Exotic Foods Around the World
Wednesday April 11, 2018
7:00 PM until 8:00 PM

What gustatory surprises do the Philippines, Pakistan, India, Peru, Thailand, and Egypt offer? Join world traveler Bill Helmuth who will share stories about the unique things he has eaten. Sponsored by the Friends of the Villa Park Library. You are invited to join the Friends of the Villa Park Library at 6:30 pm for their General Meeting.

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Babies & Books
Thursday April 12, 2018
9:15 AM until 9:45 AM

All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and books to infants through music and singing, stories, and rhymes.  All infants & pre-walkers with adult.

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Ready for Reading
Thursday April 12, 2018
1:15 PM until 2:00 PM

Using stories, musical games and word play, children are introduced to letter friends from A to Z.  For ages 4 and older.

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Simple Spring/Summer Meals
Thursday April 12, 2018
6:30 PM until 8:00 PM

A $5 tasting fee is due at the time of registration.

In this program, guests will learn that using a recipe with only a few ingredients but by using them properly they provide incredible flavors. “Less to Impress” so our theme for this program.  Chef Maddox will demonstrate a great menu utilizing the fresh ingredients found in local grocery stores and early farmer’s markets.  Chef Susan will illustrate and discuss some great methods and techniques which make your time in the kitchen more efficient and fun! This is surely an evening not to be missed.

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LEGO DUPLO Build + Play
Friday April 13, 2018
10:00 AM until 10:30 AM

Join us to build, play, and socialize with other kids and families! For ages 2-5, with an adult.

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Career Passioneering
Saturday April 14, 2018
9:30 AM until 11:30 AM

Frustrated with your job and life? Ready to review and ignite both your job and life? Bring a pen, paper, and an open mind to this workshop.

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Age Reversing ESSENTRICS
Saturday April 14, 2018
11:00 AM until 12:00 PM

Gentle, slow-paced workout for both men and women. Bring a mat/towel for floor work. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver. Ages 14 and older are invited to attend.

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