Tales from the Great Outdoors: A Children’s Books Family Event at Morton Arboretum
We'll be at The Morton Arboretum for the Tales from the Great Outdoors: A Children’s Books Family Event on Saturday, March 16! Listen to captivating children’s stories that ignite a love for the great outdoors, make crafts, meet authors and learn about local resources to support literacy development for all children. Stop by the Arboretum’s… [...]
Solar Eclipse – Monday, April 8, 2024!
You might be able to catch a partial solar eclipse in your own backyard on Monday, April 8, 2024 beginning at 12:51 p.m.! It’s not every day you get a chance to see a partial solar eclipse and the library is prepared to help you watch it safely with a FREE solar eclipse viewer (one… [...]
Spring Craft & Vendor Fair – VENDOR APPLICATIONS
EVENT DATE, TIME & LOCATION The Spring Craft & Vendor Fair will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM. This event will be held at the Villa Park Public Library, located at 305 S. Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181. VENDOR APPLICATIONS Vendor applications will be accepted on a first come,… [...]
2023 Year in Review!
Here's a snapshot of your library's activities in 2023! Thank you for all of your support. Click here for a PDF version: 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW [...]
Second Annual Cocoa Crawl – Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 11am-4pm
The Second Annual Cocoa Crawl event will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Join us for a fun-filled day of supporting local businesses as you walk or drive to each location* to sample a variety of cocoa beverages - some hot and some cold! Click here for Cocoa Crawl Details!… [...]
2023: A Year in Read-View!
It's the perfect time to reflect on everything we've read and watched throughout the year! Click the image below for a list of 2023's best books, movies, video games, and more selected by VPPL staff members. [...]
Weekly Storytimes
Toddler Time Mondays, January 8 - May 6* 10:30-11 am OR 11:30 am -12 pm Thursdays, January 8 - May 9* 10:30–11 am Walkers with adult *No sessions on 2/12, 2/15, 3/25, and 3/28 Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for children up to age 3 who are walking with an adult. Registration… [...]
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!! [...]