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… [...]
Summer Reading Program Sign-Up begins on Monday, May 23!
Dive into reading and adventure with the Summer Reading Program this year! We’re offering a variety of activities and incentives for everyone from babies to seniors. Summer Reading is easy, fun, and open to everyone! For more information, visit the library or call 630-834-1164. Summer Reading Program flyer (English) Summer Reading Program flyer (Spanish)… [...]
Annual Independence Day Parade – Hosted by Villa Park VFW Post 2801
Mark your calendars! The Annual Independence Day Parade hosted by Villa Park VFW Post 2801 will return this year! The parade will be held at a new time (10:00 a.m.) on Monday, July 4. The VFW is looking for groups, organizations, clubs, etc. to participate in the parade. Click the following links for more details. Participant… [...]
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! [...]