Adult Services

Navigate a Career Change with Confidence

Wednesday, May 15 6:30-7:30 pm This workshop is for those early in their career and/or looking for a more structured approach to starting a career change! Register Here: https://villapark.librarycalendar.com/event/navigate-career-change-confidence-29882 [...]

Radio Controlled Model Aircraft 101

Wednesday, May 1 7-8:30 pm Learn about the Radio-Controlled Model Airplane hobby for those new or returning to the hobby. You will learn about legal requirements including new FAA regulations. Suggestions on the best models to start with and the steps to lean to fly it successfully. See examples of RC models and equipment. Register… [...]

Rex’s Antique Appraisal

Thursday, April 18, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm Join us for an "antiques roadshow" experience as professional appraiser Rex Newell visits the Library to appraise your collectibles! While finding out what your treasures are worth, you will learn about trends in the antiques market and see other unique and interesting items appraised. You may still attend if… [...]

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:00pm – 8:00pm You can’t read the news without seeing hype about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Is this the first wave of a cashless future or just an overhyped technology? One thing is for sure: there’s a lot of money riding on its success. Register at the link here: https://tinyurl.com/yw3t4k8k [...]

Introducing Hoopla Flex

Villa Park Public Library is excited to offer access to Hoopla Digital's Flex Library to our patrons. Beginning on Tuesday, April 2, patrons will have three (3) Hoopla "flex" borrows that can be used at any time on available "flex" eBooks and digital audiobooks. "Flex" titles allow patrons to borrow new, popular, and high-demand eBooks… [...]

Call Me Jo Band

Sunday, March 24, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm The musical trio will perform acoustic versions of your favorite pop, rock, and country songs. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Villa Park Public Library. Register at the link here: https://tinyurl.com/nx9szk6t   [...]

Sustainability in the Garden

  Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:30pm - 8:30pm   Learn basic composting methods and what native plants to add to your garden to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to your yard. [...]

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… [...]