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Pay It Forward

Author Catherine Ryan Hyde Discusses the Pay It Forward Inspiration

In honor of National Library Card Week which runs April 14th – 20th, we are celebrating the Pay It Forward movement.

A discussion of the book will be held Thursday April 18th with a showing and discussion of the movie version on Saturday April 14th.

But it does not end there. Stop by the Readers Advisory Desk to learn how you can Pay It Forward.

Kids Book Club Movie Event

Posted February 18, 2013 | Posted in Front Page,Kids News & Events,Uncategorized,Youth Services

Join us March 22nd at 7:00pm for our combination book discussion/movie event. We are reading the book Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce and we will be watching the 2005 film based on the book. All kids age 10 and up are welcome. Please call youth services to register at 630-834-1176.

How to Keep Your Car Healthy

Posted February 7, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized

On February 11, 2013, at 7:00 pm , Mark and Carol Carlson-Nofsinger, owners of Nofsinger’s Auto Repair, Inc. in Lombard, will present a program entitled How to Keep Your Car Healthy. The Nofsingers, who are also active in the community, have been in the repair business since 1985 and will offer some basic tips and suggestions to help car owners keep their cars in good working condition–and to avoid, whenever possible, expensive shop repairs.

This program is free and open to the public, but those wishing to attend are asked to call the Library Check Out Desk at 630 834-1164 and register to help the library plan for seating.

Mardi Gras Party!

Posted January 17, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized

The Library will hold a community Mardi Gras Party on Sunday, January 27, 2013, from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Free beads will be available to get the party-goers into the celebratory mood. The party will begin with a performance by Mike Knauf’s Dixieland Jazz Cats, who will play Dixieland style music, in honor of the world-famous Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans. After the concert, several delicious New Orleans-style food dishes will be available for purchase.

There will be no admission charge, but party-goers are asked to call ahead to the Library Check Out Desk (at 630 834-1164 extension 5) to make reservations to help plan for food and refreshments.

For more information, visit www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Preschool Expo

Posted January 17, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized,Youth Services

Looking for a preschool or day care center for your child?  The Villa Park Library is hosting a Preschool Expo on Saturday, February 2nd from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Representatives from preschools and day care centers from Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace will be available to answer questions about their programs and registration procedures.  For more information on the Preschool Expo, please call Youth Services at 630-834-1176.

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