high school

Extended Study Hours

Posted January 8, 2013 | Posted in high school,Teen Services

The Library is providing a designated study space for high school students to study for finals, January 14 – 15, 2013, 5:00-10:00 p.m. Computers and internet access will be available.

Students must arrive before 9:00 p.m. The Library will remain open until 10:00 p.m. Students will not be allowed to re-enter the building once they have left. High school students should be prepared to show a valid student ID, but do not need to live in Villa Park to take advantage of the study hours.

Students may study alone or with friends. Free snacks and beverages will be provided. Library staff will be on hand to assist students with research.

No registration is required. For more information call the Library at 630-834-1164.

Forward: The First American Unsupported Expedition to the North Pole

Posted October 8, 2012 | Posted in Adult Services,high school,Teen Services

Explorer John Huston will discuss his 55-day expedition to the North Pole.

On Monday evening, October 15, at 7:00 pm, John Huston, a modern-day explorer from the Chicago area will speak at the Villa Park Public Library about his latest exploration adventure: an unsupported expedition to the North Pole. An unsupported trip is one in which the explorers travel under their own power and pack everything they need from the beginning to end. They do not use motorized vehicles nor re-stock any supplies during the expedition.

In April 2009, John and expedition partner Tyler Fish made this 475-mile 55 day land-based journey. Such a trip has been called the toughest expedition on the planet; only 13 other expeditions have successfully completed such a feat. Huston has also participated in other expeditions including to the South Pole and to Greenland. Several trips have been highlighted on the History Channel and the BBC. At the Library, Huston will talk about the expedition and the resulting book, entitled Forward: The First American Unsupported Expedition to the North Pole, which will be available for sale.

The library program is free and open to the public, but please call the Library Check Out Desk at 630-834-1164 to register.

One, Two . . .What Comes Next?

Posted June 15, 2012 | Posted in Adult Services,high school,Summer Reading,Teen Services,Youth Services

One, Two . . .What Comes Next?The College of DuPage McAninch Arts Center presents One, Two . . .What Comes Next? On July 5^th at 6 pm in the Villa Park Public Library Annex.

The free performance features improvisation and a combination of characters from Mother Goose rhymes. It is about a little girl learning to count with the help of her toys, which have magically come to life. With assistance from Raggedy Ann and Andy, a cowboy and cowgirl, Punch and Judy, a baby doll, a princess and a knight, she learns the basics of counting through Mother Goose nursery rhymes.

Directed by Amelia Barrett, this performance highlights fantasy, play on words and fun. Actors encourage everyone to participate, resulting in a lively ‘no-shushing’ Goosey experience! This is fun for the whole family. All ages welcome!

Registration is required. Please call the Check-Out Desk to register at 630-834-1164, ext 5.

Want to Make the Grade…Join us for Extended Study Hours

Posted May 11, 2012 | Posted in Front Page,high school,Teen Services

High School finals are approaching…are you ready?

On June 4-5, from 5:00-10:00 pm, the Villa Park Public Library is providing a quiet, peaceful place for high school students to study as well as computers and internet access.

Students must arrive before 9 pm; the Library will remain open until 10 pm. Students will not be allowed to re-enter the building once they have left. High school students should be prepared to show a valid student ID, but do not need to live in Villa Park to take advantage of the study hours.

Students may study alone or with friends. Free snacks and beverages will be provided. Library staff will be on hand to assist students with research.

No registration is required.

Reading is So Delicious at the Villa Park Library this summer!

Posted May 8, 2012 | Posted in Adult Services,Front Page,high school,Readers Advisory,Summer Reading,Teen Services,Youth Services

Villa Park Public Library launches its “Reading is so Delicious!” summer reading program on May 29th. Over the next two months, the library will host a range of free activities for children and adults that encourage and support a love of reading. Participants also can win prizes for reaching their reading goals.

“We’ve got a great program planned for having a deliciously good time at the library this summer,” said Sandra Hill, Library Director.

Themed events for adults include a weekly brown bag lunch series featuring food related audiobooks. For the youth, there are a myriad of programs including The Big Balloon Diner Show, Go Active with Ronald McDonald and Food-a-Palooza with Chris McBrien.

There’s also a serious side to summer reading. Research has shown that reading over the summer prevents summer reading loss.

“Studies also indicate students who read recreationally out-performed those who don’t. Students read more when they can choose materials based on their own interests,” Hill added. “Our libraries are committed to supporting lifelong learning and educational enrichment for all our families.”

To learn more about the summer adventure at the library, please call 630/834-1164, x3 for adult program information or 630/834-1176 for youth program information.

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