Adult Services

Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix

Thursday, April 9, 2026 6:00pm–7:15pm Since the 1950s, the name Duncan Hines has been synonymous with boxed cake mix. But who was Duncan Hines? And how did he influence American food history? Join writer and history enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen for an in-depth look at this Chicago-based traveling salesman’s fascinating life, from the coveted restaurant… [...]

Winter to Spring Gardens

Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:30pm–7:30pm Everything you need to know to transition your yard and garden from Winter to Spring. Learn when to amend your soil, prune plants, and why some plants in your garden weathered this Winter better than others. A Villa Park Garden Club Legacy Program Presented by Bill Karges. Register with this… [...]

Young At Heart

Wednesday, April 1 7–8:15 pm Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature! This month, we will read All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir. This novel tells the story of two outcast teens in a small California town navigating difficult family situations and the fallout of… [...]

Resume Assistance

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:00am–12:00pm Have you recently started a job search? Come and join us. We can provide job search advice, educate you on applicant tracking systems, and more. Presented by the Goodwill Workforce Connection Center. No registration required.     [...]

Movie Matinee @ the Library

Monday, March 23, 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm It's showtime! Movie Matinees are back monthly, continuing on March 23 at 1pm. March's movie pick is The Phoenician Scheme! The Phoenician Scheme (©Focus Features, 2025: PG-13, 101 min.) Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a… [...]

Grim Readers

Monday, March 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Daphne du Maurier. Please email John Bradford (jbradford@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up…we’ll have plenty! Copies of the 1963 movie based on this story will also be available to… [...]

Young At Heart

Wednesday, March 4 7–8:15 pm Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature! This month, we will read Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier. This fantasy novel, inspired by Pacific Islander mythology, tells the epic story of an exile and a desperate prince in a world of dragons… [...]

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Monday, February 23, 2026 6:00pm–7:00pm The upcoming Lunar New Year season lasts from February 17, 2026 to March 3, 2026. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about the rites, activities, symbols, and foods associated… [...]

Remembering Catherine O’Hara (1954-2026)

Comedian and actress, Catherine O'Hara passed away on January 30th, 2026. Catherine O'Hara began her acting career in the 1970s on the Canadian sketch comedy series "SCTV". Her career spanned half a century, and she excelled in voice acting, musical performance, and masterful character work. Check out some of our favorite movies and TV shows… [...]