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Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 5-8 pm Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library and local businesses for a night of fun. Attendees can purchase a variety of merchandise from vendors, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in door prize drawings. This is a free, family-friendly event. Shop from local vendors including: Arianie Customs (Custom… [...]

The renowned Australian wildlife expert and conservationist is honored, along with his vision for natural preservation, every November 15. After his untimely death, Steve's wife said that his "real, true love was conservation". The date of November 15th was chosen because it is the birthday of his favorite animal, a tortoise named Harriet who lived… [...]

Whether you like fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or audiobooks, VPPL has all types of titles available by Native authors to engage with Native American heritage this month!!   [...]

October is Filipino American History Month. VPPL has titles available for check out across genres by Filipino American authors to expand and enhance your TBR before the end of the year!! [...]

Come see what 2023 horror releases are waiting to chill and thrill you this Halloween season at VPPL! [...]

Join the Friends for their annual Murder Mystery Play, The Case of the Motorcoach Murders by Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose.  Those savvy enough to figure out whodunit will have the chance to win fabulous prizes from local businesses. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $12 in advance (available at the library beginning on Saturday,… [...]

St. Nick's Mart Vendor Information Link to Vendor application Link to online payments for vendor application fees ($30; $5 electrical fee) Proceeds from this event will benefit the Friends of the Villa Park Library, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Friends act as advocates for the library; sponsoring programs and fundraising events, promoting the Library within… [...]

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15. VPPL carries various titles that honor Hispanic heritage and notable Hispanic figures. Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at VPPL with some of these available titles and browse our growing Spanish language collection!!   [...]

The Artist on Display throughout the library is Chris Hodge.  Chris Hodge has been working on art since a very early age. He works intuitively incorporating various symbols, and thoughts into his artwork. Influenced by such artists as Ivan Albright, Albrecht Durer, and Hieronymus Bosch, his art tells stories in great detail focused on the… [...]

It's been 50 years since the birth of hip hop on August 11, 1973 with DJ Kool Herc in New York. Hip hop culture has been massively influential and popular since its inception. Here are some of the numerous titles discussing hip hop that are available for check out at VPPL!! [...]