Poetry Workshop
Monday, September 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. [...]
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
September 1-30 "Open a World of Infinite Possibilities!" A library card packs a lot of power into a little package. Throughout September, we'll show you why it really is one of the most important cards you carry in your wallet. Visit us here and like us on Facebook for our "30 Days/30 Ways to Use… [...]
Cookbook Club (NEW TIME!)
Thursday, September 5 7-8:15 pm • Ages 14 and up Location | Iowa Community Center, 338 N Iowa Ave Check out the cookbook of the month and explore the recipes at your own pace. Then, prepare your favorite recipe from the cookbook to share with the group, try other dishes, and participate in a lively discussion… [...]
Cookbook Club (NEW TIME!)
Thursday, September 5 7-8:15 pm • Ages 14 and up Location | Iowa Community Center, 338 N Iowa Ave Check out the cookbook of the month and explore the recipes at your own pace. Then, prepare your favorite recipe from the cookbook to share with the group, try other dishes, and participate in a lively discussion. This… [...]
Combined Book Discussion (NEW TIME!)
Thursday, September 19 7-8:15 pm Location | Iowa Community Center, 338 N Iowa Ave Join our Books Worth Talking About and Mystery Readers book groups for a discussion about The Underground Railroad: A Novel by Colson Whitehead. Please visit the library to check out a copy of the book. Registration is not required. [...]
Movies in the Park: “The LEGO® Movie”
Monday, August 12 • approx. 8 pm All ages, under 12 with adult Location | Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, near Kenilworth Ave and Villa Ave Bring a lawn chair and a picnic blanket to enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen. This week's movie is The LEGO® Movie (© Warner Bros., 2014: PG, 101 minutes).… [...]
Upcoming Reads: September 2019
The following books are all set to release this September. Place a copy on hold online, in person, or by phone and be notified when it becomes available for you to checkout. September 3 Cold Storage by David Koepp “When Pentagon bioterror operative Roberto Diaz was sent to investigate a suspected biochemical attack, he found… [...]
Murder Mystery Play Auditions
Monday, August 26 OR Tuesday, August 27 • 7-8:45 pm Location | Iowa Community Center, 338 N Iowa Ave It's back! Preparation for the Friends Murder Mystery Play are underway. We are searching for our cast of characters, no experience needed! We hope to see you there. Registration is not required. [...]
Movies in the Park: “The Secret Life of Pets”
Monday, August 5 • approx. 8 pm All ages, under 12 with adult Location | Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, near Kenilworth Ave & Villa Ave Bring a lawn chair and a picnic blanket to enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen. This week's movie is The Secret Life of Pets (© Universal Pictures, 2016: PG,… [...]
July 8, 2019 Building Project Update!
July 8, 2019 Update This week marks the one year anniversary of the start of construction on the library building. The first phase included new connections to water and sewer, new storm drains, new parking lot, three new rooftop HVAC units, new bathrooms, lighting, and the new elevator near the new entrance and stairway. This… [...]