Call Me Jo Band
Sunday, March 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm The musical trio will perform acoustic versions of your favorite pop, rock, and country songs. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Villa Park Public Library. Register at the link here: https://tinyurl.com/nx9szk6t [...]
Sustainability in the Garden
Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm Learn basic composting methods and what native plants to add to your garden to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to your yard. [...]
St. Nick’s Mart
Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 5-8 pm Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library and local businesses for a night of fun. Attendees can purchase a variety of merchandise from vendors, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in door prize drawings. This is a free, family-friendly event. Shop from local vendors including: Arianie Customs (Custom… [...]
Crikey! Today is Steve Irwin Day!!
The renowned Australian wildlife expert and conservationist is honored, along with his vision for natural preservation, every November 15. After his untimely death, Steve's wife said that his "real, true love was conservation". The date of November 15th was chosen because it is the birthday of his favorite animal, a tortoise named Harriet who lived… [...]
November is Native American Heritage Month!
Whether you like fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or audiobooks, VPPL has all types of titles available by Native authors to engage with Native American heritage this month!! [...]
Celebrate Filipino American History Month!
October is Filipino American History Month. VPPL has titles available for check out across genres by Filipino American authors to expand and enhance your TBR before the end of the year!! [...]
Head into Halloween with some Scary Good Books!!
Come see what 2023 horror releases are waiting to chill and thrill you this Halloween season at VPPL! [...]
It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month!
National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15. VPPL carries various titles that honor Hispanic heritage and notable Hispanic figures. Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at VPPL with some of these available titles and browse our growing Spanish language collection!! [...]
Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop!
It's been 50 years since the birth of hip hop on August 11, 1973 with DJ Kool Herc in New York. Hip hop culture has been massively influential and popular since its inception. Here are some of the numerous titles discussing hip hop that are available for check out at VPPL!! [...]
August is Women In Translation Month!!
Women In Translation Month highlights women authors and translators in literature. This international celebration encompasses all language translations. VPPL has an array of translated into English titles across a variety of languages. Check out one of our many 'to English' translated books today! [...]