Adult Services

At times it is important to formally communicate the library's mission and values--a recent communication from one of our patrons confirmed this need.  As a member of the American Library Association (ALA), our principles and ethos align with those identified by this national group of professionals.  In 1998, ALA adopted 5 key action areas. These… [...]

If you're missing baseball, take a look at these titles. There are plenty  books, audiobooks, and videos on baseball to tide you over. Here are a few available right now on Hoopla. Documentaries Audiobooks Books   [...]

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… [...]

Crazy Pour 105 E North Ave Tuesday, March 24 • 10 am-1 am  Enjoy some delicious food and support a great cause! Print the flyer or show it to the restaurant on your smartphone and the Friends will receive 10% of the proceeds from this date and time. Money received from this dine-out will help the… [...]

Starting on Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m., the Library will be CLOSED. We hope to reopen on Monday, March 30, 2020, however, this situation is very fluid and our decisions will be based on the Village of Villa Park and the DuPage County Health Department recommendations. Stay up-to date with what’s happening with the Library as… [...]

Thursday, March 12 6:30-8 pm • Fee $5 We will focus on a single cheese maker (it's a surprise!) and address terroir, milk types, and cheese making techniques, as well as taste the final product. Registration is required. [...]

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… [...]

Monday, March 9 6-8:30 pm Calling all poets! Bring ten copies of one or two of your own poems to read and discuss. Presented by the Friends of the Villa Park Library. Registration is not required. [...]

Sunday, March 8  1:30 pm Join the Friends for a screening of Seven Faces of Dr. Lao (© Warner Brothers, 1964: 100 minutes). Refreshments are served and a discussion usually follows each movie screening. Registration is not required. [...]

Sunday, February 23  1:30 pm Join the Friends for a screening of Vertigo (© Universal Pictures, 1958: PG, 128 minutes). Refreshments are served and a discussion usually follows each movie screening. Registration is not required. [...]