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Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some creative inspiration? Join us for a craft supply swap! Drop off unneeded but usable supplies and pick up some new to you materials. HOW:  New or gently used craft supplies donations will be accepted at the library starting on Monday, September 29 through Friday, October 3 during… [...]

October 1 - 31, 2025 Conjure a scary story and show off your writing skills! Stop by the youth services desk for the rules and entry form. Children in grades 4-12 may enter. More details here! [...]

September 1-30 "One Card, Endless Possibilities!"  It may be small, but a library card packs a mighty punch. Borrow museum passes, puzzles, and even crafting tools from your library's collection. Take part in engaging programs like books, movie nights, crafting classes, and lectures. Access technology, Wi-Fi, and career resources to support your goals, whether you're… [...]

Put your talents on display in the 2025 Tiny Art Show! Register to receive a mini art kit to create your very own masterpiece! Your kit will include a mini canvas, a paintbrush, a set of paints, and a color-mixing guide. Feel free to use materials you have at home! Registration begins Monday, August 11… [...]

  Toddler Time Mondays, September 8 - December 8* 10:30-11 am OR 11:30 am -12 pm Thursdays, September 11 - December 11* 10:30–11 am OR 11:30 am-12 pm Walkers with adult *No sessions on 10/13, 10/16, 11/24, 11/27 Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for children up to age 3 who are walking with… [...]

Friday, August 8, 2025 6:30pm–8:00pm All ages (children under 12 with an adult) BOTH EVENTS WILL NOW BE HELD AT CORTESI VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, LOCATED AT 318 S. KENILWORTH IN VILLA PARK.  *Please note: In the event of inclement weather, both the Summer Reading Program Finale and the Movie in the Park will be moved… [...]

Fridays, August 8 & September 12 approx. 8pm All ages, under 12 with adult Location | Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park 318 E. Kenilworth Ave., Villa Park Bring a lawn chair and a picnic blanket to enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen! In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown indoors at… [...]

Martin Cruz Smith, author of the Arkady Renko novels, November 3, 1942 – July 11, 2025 Check out one of his books:         [...]

Introducing the newest addition to our Digital Media Lab, the Glowforge Plus laser cutter! This machine can cut, engrave, and score into a variety of materials to create amazing projects.  Check out the Glowforge website for designs you can create! Things like signs, bookmarks, ornaments, personalized magnets, and plant stakes and more. The following Proofgrade… [...]

In honor of musician and co-founder of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, here are some selections from our catalog:         [...]