Teen Services

Grant Money for Young People Helping Others

Posted February 3, 2013 | Posted in Teen Services

Disney Friends for Change Grants offer young change-makers an opportunity to receive a $1,000 grant to help make a lasting, positive change in the world.

They’re looking for projects that highlight the creativity and commitment of young people working to meet the needs of others, showing how even small actions can add up to big changes.

Youth ages 5-18 are eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant. (Note: Legally, if you are younger than 13, you must have someone older than 13 prepare and submit the application for you.) The deadline for applications is February 10, 2013.

Go to www.ysa.org/grants/disney-friends-change-grants for more information, and to access the application.

Remembering Jane Austen

Posted January 8, 2013 | Posted in Adult Services,Front Page,Teen Services

In celebration of the 200^th anniversary of the publication of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the Villa Park Public Library will feature an Austen related film festival and a program featuring the distinguished author.

For the film series, doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the movies beginning promptly at 6:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

The first movie in the series will be held Wednesday, January 30 and is a 2005 film, featuring Keira Knightley, which retells the story of a classic Austen novel.

The second movie will be held Wednesday, February 20 and is a Bollywood update on a classic Austen tale.

The final movie of the series will be held Wednesday, March 20 and is a story that transports the viewer back to 1795 into the life of a young Jane Austen and features Anne Hathaway as Jane.

On April 17, Jane Austen Speaks will be held at 7:00 p.m. Debra Ann Miller will take on the persona of Austen and discuss her life as a literary woman. Registration is required for this program.

In addition, the library collection is host to numerous works by and about Austen including books, CD audiobooks and DVDs.

For more information, visit our web site at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

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.

The New FAFSA is Coming!

Posted December 29, 2012 | Posted in Teen Services

With the new year, comes a new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This website is the place to fill out the form which could get you financial help to attend college. One of the updates to the FAFSA this year is that it allows applicants to access their IRS tax information and have it automatically inserted into the FAFSA. However, be aware that the FAFSA web site (www.fafsa.ed.gov) is being updated and will be unavailable the following dates: Sunday, Dec. 30 from 12 a.m. ET through 7 p.m. ET; and Monday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. ET through 1 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 1.

In addition to the FAFSA site, also check out the following electronic resources:

studentaid.ed.gov

studentaid.ed.gov/resources

www.YouTube.com/FederalStudentAid

www.Twitter.com/FAFSA

www.Facebook.com/FederalStudentAid

Museum Passes At The Library

Posted December 28, 2012 | Posted in Adult Services,Teen Services

So many places to visit…for free, that it is impossible to choose.

The Villa Park Public Library continues to offer passes to local attractions to its patrons.

The Museum Adventure Pass is a partnership between more than 100 suburban area libraries and numerous local arts and cultural organizations which provides free passes to local museums, zoos and historical sites. The program is designed to enhance

the learning experience for people of all ages through books and other library materials, and to provide access to arts and cultural organizations.

A new sponsor this year is Legoland in Schaumburg. Also included in the available passes are the Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden.

For more information, visit our web site at www.vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

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