Adult Services

Thursday, April 3, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm You’ll learn how to site, install, and plant a properly functioning rain garden, to help manage your stormwater runoff. Register with this link here! [...]

Grim Readers Monday, March 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:15pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin. 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… [...]

Friday, March 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area. Register with this link here! [...]

Friday, March 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm Join other board and card game enthusiasts at game days! Bring in your favorite games or use one from our collection. Register with this link here!     [...]

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office protects consumers’ rights and can assist when things go wrong. Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s outreach team will help residents: be on the lookout for the latest scams, protect yourself from… [...]

Monday, Mar. 10 – Thursday, Apr. 10 All ages The Peeps® contest is back! Create a shoe-box diorama scene using marshmallow Peeps® candy! All entries are due on April 10, and will be displayed at the library through April 15. For more details, please visit the link here! [...]

Thursday, March 6, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with us. Discover the world of storm chasing, delve into local climatology, learn about previous tornado occurrences, gain knowledge of severe weather safety and preparedness, and participate in a Q&A session. Register with this link here! [...]

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 7 - 8 pm Chicago's place as a hub of architecture is without argument, but what of the other Visual Arts? Very quietly, over nearly two centuries, Our Town has grown into one of the dominant Fine Arts centers in the world. Presented by Clarence Goodman.  Register with this link here! [...]

Monday, March 3, 2025 6:30 - 7:30pm The energetic presentation by Kay McKeen will address the many aspects of sustainability and conservation, including the history and importance of composting, water, and our direct, timeless connection to nature and the environment.  It will also provide tips on how to protect our resources and where to dispose… [...]

Grim Readers Monday, February 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:15pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. 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… [...]