Celebrate Ray Bradbury’s Birthday!
Before becoming an icon of science fiction literature, Ray Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois on August 22, 1920. He spent a lot of his youth in Waukegan and even used Waukegan as a basis for one of his fictional towns set in Illinois! Check out one of his classic titles today! [...]
Movies in the Park – AUGUST 8, 2022 UPDATE!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to inclement weather, tonight’s Movie in the Park (Sing 2) has been relocated indoors to the Villa Park Library (305 Ardmore Ave.) and will begin at 8 pm sharp! We apologize for the inconvenience. Mondays, August 1 and 8 • Movie will begin at 8:30-8:45 pm (approximately) Free • All ages (children… [...]
July is Disability Pride Month!
Authentic disability representation in literature is here to stay, so check out these fiction books and celebrate disabled authors today! Focus on embracing and accepting the disability community this month with these non-fiction titles! [...]
Celebrate Women in Aviation for Amelia Earhart’s Birthday!
July 24th is Amelia Earhart's birthday. She made history in June 1928 as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. In remembrance of her birthday and historic achievements, we are celebrating Earhart and other women in aviation with these non-fiction and fiction titles! [...]
June is Men’s Health Month!
Take time to focus on men's health this June! [...]
June is here and it’s time to celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride!
Dive into summer reading with a memoir from your LGBTQIA+ friend next door all the way to Hollywood! Looking to broaden your understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community this June? Check out these titles swimming with helpful information! Pair summertime sunshine with stories! Check out some of these fictional titles from authors across the… [...]
CELEBRATE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS(AAPI) HERITAGE MONTH!
Expand your May reading list with these fiction titles by Asian American and Pacific Islander(AAPI) authors! Or spring into learning about being Asian American and Pacific Islander(AAPI) in America with these non-fiction books! [...]
MAY IS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Celebrate Jewish Americans this month and read these novels by Jewish American authors! More into non-fiction? Then check out these titles! [...]
April is Autism Acceptance Month
Check out these titles by authors across the Autism spectrum! [...]
Scan Session
Saturday, April 9 • 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 pm… [...]