Movie In The Park: “Zootopia 2”
Fridays, August 7 approx. 8pm All ages, under 12 with adult Location | Ruggard Gazebo along the Prairie Path 10 W. Park Blvd., Villa Park Bring a lawn chair and a picnic blanket to enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen! In case of inclement weather, the movie will be shown indoors at the… [...]
Summer Reading Program Finale!
Friday, August 7, 2026 6:30pm–8:00pm All ages (children under 12 with an adult) Meet slithering snakes, intriguing iguanas, and more when Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles visit Villa Park! We'll celebrate the end of Summer Reading with giveaways, treats, and more! ALL FAMILY MEMBERS MUST REGISTER INCLUDING BABIES, KIDS & ADULTS. Then, stay for… [...]
Help For the Midsummer Garden
[caption id="attachment_45153" align="aligncenter" width="577"] Planting In Garden A Pansy Flower[/caption] Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00pm–8:00pm Presented by Bill Karges. How to diagnose and manage this year's insect, disease, rainfall, and weather issues, with a focus on organic remedies. Bring a sample of your plant problem in a sealed plastic bag for discussion. Villa Park Garden… [...]
Young At Heart
Wednesday, August 5 7:00–8:15 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 Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy. When Huda and her family move to Michigan, she realizes she's no longer "the hijabi girl" - in her Dearborn… [...]
Wills, Trusts and What Every Family Needs To Know About Estate Planning
Monday, July 20, 2026 7:00pm–8:00pm Attendees will leave this talk knowing all the basics of the estate planning process, how to go about finding a qualified attorney, what is involved on their part and how much the process should cost them. It's the perfect one-stop primer to learn about wills, trusts, guardianship, powers of attorney… [...]
InFunktious – Live Cover Band
Saturday, July 18, 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm InFunktious is more than a traditional cover band. While their sets consist of all covers, they do them in a way that feels new and fresh! Their style would best be described as rock that gets funky and bluesy. Registration is required. Please visit our calendar here to register. [...]
Movie Matinee @ the Library
Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm It's showtime! Movie Matinees are back monthly, continuing on July 13 at 1pm. July's movie pick is Rocky! Rocky (©Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer, 1976: PG, 119 min.) His whole life was a million-to-one shot. Registration is not required. For more information, or to see upcoming movies, please visit our website at: vppl.info or… [...]
Young At Heart
Wednesday, July 1 7:00–8:15 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 One Dead Spy. Author and illustrator Nathan Hale introduces readers to the spy Nathan Hale, the Revolutionary War hero who was almost as brave as he was… [...]
History of the Rolling Stones
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 7:00pm–8:00pm Using performance and interview video clips, dig deep into the band that is the definition of sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll! Presented by Gary Wenstrup. Register with this link here! [...]
Grim Readers
Monday, June 22, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss the story "The Fly" by George Langelaad. 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 1958 and 1986 movies based on this… [...]