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Author Catherine Ryan Hyde Discusses the Pay It Forward Inspiration
In honor of National Library Card Week which runs April 14th – 20th, we are celebrating the Pay It Forward movement.
A discussion of the book will be held Thursday April 18th with a showing and discussion of the movie version on Saturday April 14th.
But it does not end there. Stop by the Readers Advisory Desk to learn how you can Pay It Forward.
October 3 – October 18, 2012
The Villa Park Public Library and the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library are pleased to present the fourth annual Community Read Event. Two Towns and a Book is an opportunity for members of both communities to read the same book and share in programs and activities.
In October 2012, you are invited to participate in book discussions at either or both libraries, and attend programs.
Michael Raleigh Author Visit
Saturday, October 6, at 2:00pm at VPPL
Author Michael Raleigh is a lifelong Chicagoan and the author of eight novels, including the Paul Whelan mysteries, The Blue Moon Circus, and a new book, The Conjuror’s Boy, coming out this year. He grew up on the north side of Chicago, spending the first 11 years in the neighborhood around old Riverview amusement park, a neighborhood that is the setting for his novel In the Castle of the Flynns. Reminisce with us about growing up in Chicagoland in the 1950s and 1960s.
McNulty Irish Dancers
Saturday, October 13, at 2:00pm at VPPL
Performers from the McNulty School of Irish Dance will showcase their talents at the Villa Park Public Library Annex. To register, call the VPPL Check-Out Desk at 630-834-1164, Ext. 5.
The 50’s: Food, Fashion & More!
Tuesday, October 16, at 7pm at VPPL
Take a nostalgic trip during this presentation and sample some foods popular during that memorable decade. To register, call the VPPL Check-Out Desk at 630-834-1164, Ext.5.
Come join the Villa Park Kids Book Club this month as we read Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
Number the Stars tells the story of how Annemarie learns to be brave and courageous when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis. It is set in 1943 during the German occupation of Denmark.
We will have a discussion about the book and a book themed snack. All kids age 10 and up are welcome. Please call youth services at 630-834-1176 to register for this program.
Come join Kids Book Club this month as we read Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. All kids age 10 and up are welcome. We will have a lively book discussion and share a book themed snack.
You can pick up your copy of Walk Two Moons at the circulation desk. Please call Youth Services to register at 630-834-1176.
The Villa Park Public Library and the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library have joined together once again to present the third annual community read event. You are invited to participate in our book discussions and programs at either library. Books for the discussion are available at both locations.
This year’s book pick is Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression by Mildren Armstrong Kalish. Discussions will be held September 22nd at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Helen Plum Library and at 7:30 PM.
The programs to be held in Villa Park are as follows:
Thrifty Recipes from the Great Depression: Tuesday, September 27, 7:00 PM
Coupons 101 with the Mashup Mom: Sunday, October 2, 2:00 PM
The programs to be held in Lombard are as follows:
Food Canning Past & Present: Thursday September 15, 7:00 PM
Community Supported Agriculture: Sunday September 18, 2:00 PM
Winter Sowing (Gardening): Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 PM
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