December, 2021 Archive

Saturday, January 15 • 2-4 pm Learn how to digitize your photos or documents (max size: 11" x 17") using the library's Scan Station. Register for a 15-minute one-on-one session with a staff member. Bring a digital storage device. Limit 10 items. Register Now: Session 1: 2-2:15 pm Session 2: 2:15-2:30 pm Session 3: 2:30-2:45… [...]

  January 3-February 28, 2022 Don't get stuck in a dark world of snow and ice—journey into a brilliant winter with Reading Colors Your World, our 2022 Winter Reading Program! The program begins on Monday, January 3. Readers can choose to log online or offline. Track progress online with Beanstack, a fun, free, easy-to-use online… [...]

Thursdays, August 5-26 • 6 pm Location | Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park  318 E. Kenilworth Ave. Be sure to visit the Children’s Craft Corner presented by the Friends of the Library for a“Grab & Go”craft to take home! Presented by the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department. August 5: Petty Cash Entertaining crowds of all… [...]

Wednesdays, July 7-July 28 • 6:30 pm Location | Ruggard Gazebo on the Prairie Path  Be sure to also visit the Children's Craft Corner presented by the Friends of the Library for a "Grab & Go" craft to take home! July 7: The Ethan Bell Band This Nashville-based group of musicians keeps audiences captivated with… [...]

Wednesdays, June 16-July 28 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult Location | Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa Ave.  Enjoy fresh air stories combined with music and movement! Bring a blanket and picnic lunch if you like. Events will be held indoors at the Iowa Community Center in the event of inclement weather. No registration… [...]

The 93rd Academy Awards will be broadcast on ABC on Sunday, April 25, 2021. The Father, Judas and the Black Messiah, Mank, Minari, Nomadland, Promising Young Woman, Sound of Metal, and The Trial of the Chicago 7 are all nominated for Best Picture. Get ready for the big night by having a marathon of previous Best… [...]

Here is the list of books that competed in our Book Bracket Battle. Jump to: Adult | Young Adult | Kids   Adult SEE FINAL BRACKET HERE!  [caption id="attachment_33260" align="alignleft" width="131"] All the King's Men[/caption] [caption id="attachment_33261" align="alignleft" width="135"] Americanah[/caption] [caption id="attachment_33264" align="alignleft" width="132"] Dune[/caption] [caption id="attachment_33266" align="alignleft" width="129"] Gideon the Ninth[/caption] [caption id="attachment_33270" align="alignleft"… [...]

Wednesday, August 19 3 pm • Ages 3 and up Celebrate the hottest days of the year with a crafty ode to man's best friend! Visit the Library to pick up the supplies, and make the craft at home! Registration is required. [...]

The Library has FREE access to TumbleBooks from now through August 31! Instantly read or listen to as many books as you want through any device. Grades K-6 Children's eBook Database www.TumbleBookLibrary.com Username: tumble735 Password: books Grades K-6 Math eBook Database www.TumbleMath.com Username: tumble2020 Password: A3b5c6 Grades 7-12 eBook Database www.TeenBookCloud.com Username: tumble2020 Password: A3b5c6… [...]

Tuesday, March 10 7-8 pm Have you heard about Real ID? Starting in October 2020, Illinois residents over 18 who fly, or visit military bases, will need a REAL ID compliant document. This can be either a new driver’s license (or State ID) or a passport. To clarify this process, someone from the Illinois Secretary… [...]