Summer Reading Program Finale!
Friday, August 8, 2025 6:30pm–8:00pm All ages (children under 12 with an adult) BOTH EVENTS WILL NOW BE HELD AT CORTESI VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, LOCATED AT 318 S. KENILWORTH IN VILLA PARK. *Please note: In the event of inclement weather, both the Summer Reading Program Finale and the Movie in the Park will be moved… [...]
Movies in the Park!
Fridays, August 8 & September 12 approx. 8pm All ages, under 12 with adult Location | Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park 318 E. Kenilworth Ave., 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… [...]
In Memory of mystery writer Martin Cruz Smith
Martin Cruz Smith, author of the Arkady Renko novels, November 3, 1942 – July 11, 2025 Check out one of his books: [...]
Meet the Glowforge!
Introducing the newest addition to our Digital Media Lab, the Glowforge Plus laser cutter! This machine can cut, engrave, and score into a variety of materials to create amazing projects. Check out the Glowforge website for designs you can create! Things like signs, bookmarks, ornaments, personalized magnets, and plant stakes and more. The following Proofgrade… [...]
Remembering Brian Wilson (1942-2025)
In honor of musician and co-founder of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson, here are some selections from our catalog: [...]
Grim Readers
Monday, June 23, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Please email John (jbradford@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up…we’ll have plenty! This program is led by John Bradford. Registration is required.… [...]
Summer Reading Program 2025
Summer Reading is here! Tuesday, May 27th – Friday, August 1st 2025 The program is free and ANYONE can sign up! You do not need to be a Villa Park Public Library cardholder to participate. Join the Summer Reading Program – Color Our World – this year and read for enjoyment and for a chance… [...]
Green Cleaning — Spring Clean Without Chemicals
Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm Learn to make laundry soap, disinfecting sprays, and other cleaning supplies without chemicals or high costs. Replace VOCs and harsh scents with herbal aromas. Participants will gain skills, recipes, and knowledge of the power of herbs to clean. Supply lists and recipes will be included. [...]
Grim Readers Book Club
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Leech by Hiron Ennes. Please email John (jbradford@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up…we’ll have plenty! This program is led by John Bradford. Registration is required. Register with this link… [...]
* RESCHEDULED * Women in the Blues Concert
Saturday, May 17, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hear the songs and stories of the great women blues singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists such as Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Bonnie Raitt. Women were a dominating force in blues music beginning in the 1920’s and continue to have an impact today.… [...]