October, 2025 Archive

The Friends of the Villa Park Library will be holding a Lou Malnati’s Coupon Fundraiser from Monday, November 3 - Sunday, November 16. Coupons will be sold at the first-floor service desk in the library and online at: https://square.link/u/O9yjS3eB How it works: Visit the library's first-floor Service Desk to pay in-person, or prepay for your… [...]

The Villa Park Public Library has established a Little Free Pantry outside of the library. It's located near the sidewalk that runs along Ardmore Avenue on the west side of the building, right next to our Little Free Library. Our Little Free Pantry is a small free food pantry with non-perishable, unexpired food items. Everyone… [...]

The Villa Park Public Library, Friends of the Villa Park Library, and the Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative are excited to announce the upcoming Welcome Baby Resource Fair scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 12-3 p.m. at the Villa Park Public Library. This FREE event is tailored to expectant parents, those planning future pregnancies, and… [...]

Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some creative inspiration? Join us for a Craft Supply Swap! Drop off those unneeded but usable supplies, and pick up some new-to-you  materials. Here’s how it works: New or gently used craft supply donations will be ONLY accepted at the library from Monday, September 30  – Saturday, October 5… [...]

Dine Out Fundraiser at Crazy Pour! Thursday, Sept. 19 • 6-10 p.m. Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library at Crazy Pour Sports Bar for a dine out fundraiser! Crazy Pour will donate 10% back to the Friends of the Library if you show the flyer or mention the fundraiser!  Trivia Night @ Crazy… [...]

Join us for a special family concert with Tropixplosion, the Caribbean show band, featuring steel drums, great vocals, and high-energy fun to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program. Music, giveaways, and more! The first 200 people to register for this event will receive a FREE Kona Ice on Friday, August 9 from 6:30-7:45 pm. ALL FAMILY MEMBERS… [...]

We are thrilled to offer FREE tickets to select shows at Ravinia, while supplies last. The tickets were generously donated by Ravinia Festival as part of the Words and Music Program. To request tickets, visit the Library and ask at the first-floor Service Desk. You can view available show dates here: 2024 Words & Music… [...]

We are excited to bring back Tee Time at the Library this year! Join us for this special 18-hole indoor miniature golf course & fundraising event! Proceeds from this event will support important efforts like early childhood literacy, screenings, parent engagement, and more in surrounding communities by three great organizations: Tri-Town YMCA Friends of the… [...]

UPDATE 4/8/2024: We are out of eclipse glasses. Thank you to everyone for their interest. Please follow the safety guidelines listed below, and check out the resources listed for more information.  You might be able to catch a partial solar eclipse in your own backyard on Monday, April 8, 2024 beginning at 12:51 p.m.! It’s… [...]

Here's a snapshot of your library's activities in 2023! Thank you for all of your support. Click here for a PDF version: 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW [...]