Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteers provide us with important skills, talent, and expertise that help us bring the highest quality service to our Library patrons. There are many different ways in which volunteers serve the Library, from regular time commitments to one-time events.
Volunteer jobs include, but are not limited to:
- Book inventory
- Patron surveys/mailings
- Assisting book selectors
- Property maintenance
If you’d like to donate some time to us, please print and fill out a Volunteer Application and mail to:
Villa Park Public Library
305 S. Ardmore
Villa Park, IL 60181 c/o Sean Birmingham
Gifts and Donations
Library Gifts are Many Gifts in One
A gift to the Villa Park Public Library will be appreciated by many. It can be a remembrance for a special occasion or person and also a gift to share with the entire community. Library users for years to come will consider the gift a contribution to their education and enjoyment. The specially inscribed nameplate on each gift will inform library users of the occasion or person you wish to commemorate. A variety of formats, including books, movies, audiobooks, or compact discs, may be requested as gift purchases. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the law.
Each gift bears a distinctive nameplate which denotes the donor’s name and the name of the person or occasion being remembered. In addition, letters of acknowledgment are sent by the Library – one to the donor and, when appropriate, one to the beneficiary honored by the gift.
A nameplate can mark a special occasion…
- Celebrating a birthday
- Remembering a loved one
- Marking an anniversary
- Honoring a retirement
- Heralding the birth of a child
- Or any occasion which calls for a significant, long-lasting remembrance
Library Gifts Come In Every Size
Recognition and Remembrance Gifts
Large or small, these donations are usually made by individuals or families to celebrate a significant occasion or remember people. Often, these gifts are books or audiobooks by the honoree’s favorite author or subject.
Gifts from Organizations
Many clubs and groups contribute funds to the Library each year, expanding the collection most suited to the group’s focus. A club or organization may, through the dedication of a title, recognize a member or officer for valued service.
Other Ways to Give
The Villa Park Public Library Fund
The Villa Park Public Library Fund was established in 2000 to ensure that future residents of Villa Park enjoy high quality library service in an attractive, state-of-the-art facility. The Fund is administered by the DuPage Community Foundation, a 501C3 nonprofit organization.
Your contribution can fund many valuable library resources for the people of Villa Park to enjoy and can be a special way to honor or remember a loved one or to celebrate a special event.
Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
There are several ways to donate to the Villa Park Public Library Fund:
Cash Gift
Bequest – designate the Villa Park Public Library Fund as the recipient of part or all of your estate.
Insurance – designate the Villa Park Public Library Fund as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
Stocks – by contributing appreciated stock, you may receive tax advantages.
Consult your financial advisor or attorney to explore your options for charitable giving.
For more information on how to donate, please phone the Administrative Office at 630-834-1164 or the DuPage Community Foundation at (630) 665-5556.
Adopt-a-Magazine Program
This program allows library supporters to “adopt” and provide the subscription fee for one or more of the magazines the Library subscribes to. A label denoting the adopter’s name is placed on the cover of every issue of the gift subscription. (Gifts may also be designated as anonymous.) Most subscriptions range in price from $15 to $30 per year. The Library will coordinate ordering and payment. If you are interested in adopting a magazine title, contact the Administration Office at 630-834-1164 x110.