October, 2025 Archive

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 5:00pm–8:00pm Show your love for Wicked by joining our watch party! We will watch the film and snack on pink and green food. Cosplay is encouraged. (©Universal Pictures, 2024: PG, 160 min.) Register with this link here! [...]

[caption id="attachment_52121" align="alignleft" width="225"]  [/caption] Saturday, November 8, 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm   Join Hugo Colin to learn about Elvis Presley's influence on music and culture. The program will focus on Presley's musical career, the stories behind his timeless songs, and the lasting impact of his artistry. Register with this link here! [...]

Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature! This month, we will read Rez Ball by Byron Graves. Please email Gisela (gparker@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book or come in to pick up a copy. This program is led by Gisela Parker. Registration… [...]

Monday, October 20 10 – 10:30 am • All ages with adult Location | 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park Monday, October 20 11:30 am-noon • All ages with adult Location | 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace Join us on the road for special storytimes featuring music and movement! Children of all ages are welcome with an… [...]

Tuesday, October 21 • 10:30 am- 12 pm Stop in and drop in for some fun! These free social play activities feature hands-on exhibits from the DuPage Children’s Museum! Upcoming dates: Tuesday, Nov. 25 • 10:30 am - 12 pm [...]

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 6:30pm–7:30pm Morbid History presented by award-winning filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus “Because you’re just more interesting when you’re dead!” From grand corpse larceny in medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, this light-hearted presentation takes you around the world with spine-tingling true tales you never learned in history class.… [...]

  Anime & Manga Club Monday, October 13 3:30 – 5 pm Come and hang out as we much on snacks and share our love of anime! Register with this link here!   [...]

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! [...]

Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature! This month, we will read The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson. Please email Gisela (gparker@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book or come in to pick up a copy. This program is led by… [...]