Little Free Food Pantry!
The Villa Park Public Library has established a Little Free Pantry outside of the library. It's located near the sidewalk that runs along Ardmore Avenue on the west side of the building, right next to our Little Free Library. Our Little Free Pantry is a small free food pantry with non-perishable, unexpired food items. Everyone… [...]
Third Annual Cocoa Crawl – Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 11am-3pm
Cocoa Crawl tickets on sale now! Cocoa Crawl flyer Ticket sales will begin: Monday, January 13, 2025 • 9:30 am Event date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 • 11 am-3 pm Ticket Prices: Ages 16 & older: $10 per participant (Includes one free mug or hot cocoa treat, per paid ticket). While supplies last. Ages 15… [...]
Welcome Baby Resource Fair – Saturday, January 18 from 12-3pm!
The Villa Park Public Library, Friends of the Villa Park Library, and the Villa Park Area Early Childhood Collaborative are excited to announce the upcoming Welcome Baby Resource Fair scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 12-3 p.m. at the Villa Park Public Library. This FREE event is tailored to expectant parents, those planning future pregnancies, and… [...]
Weekly Storytimes
Toddler Time Mondays, January 13 - May 5* 10:30-11 am OR 11:30 am -12 pm Thursdays, January 16 - May 8* 10:30–11 am OR 11:30 am-12 pm Walkers with adult *No sessions on 2/17, 2/20, 3/31, and 4/3 Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for children up to age 3 who are walking… [...]
Polish Storytime
Thursday, October 17 • 10-10:30 am Czwartek, 17 października Explore the Polish language with songs, stories, games, and rhymes! This program introduces young children to Polish in a casual setting. Presented by Language Labs. Register for each date separately. Poznaj język polski za pomocą piosenek, opowieści, gier i rymowanek! Prezentowane przez Language Labs. Registration is required. [...]
Craft Supply Swap Details!
Have craft supplies you no longer need? Looking for some creative inspiration? Join us for a Craft Supply Swap! Drop off those unneeded but usable supplies, and pick up some new-to-you materials. Here’s how it works: New or gently used craft supply donations will be ONLY accepted at the library from Monday, September 30 – Saturday, October 5… [...]
Friends of the Villa Park Library Dine Out & Trivia Night Fundraiser at Crazy Pour!
Dine Out Fundraiser at Crazy Pour! Thursday, Sept. 19 • 6-10 p.m. Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library at Crazy Pour Sports Bar for a dine out fundraiser! Crazy Pour will donate 10% back to the Friends of the Library if you show the flyer or mention the fundraiser! Trivia Night @ Crazy… [...]
Weekly Storytimes
Toddler Time Mondays, September 9 - December 9* 10:30-11 am OR 11:30 am -12 pm Thursdays, September 12 - December 12* 10:30–11 am OR 11:30 am-12 pm Walkers with adult *No sessions on 10/14, 10/17, 11/25, and 11/28 Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for children up to age 3 who are walking… [...]
Summer Reading Program Finale!
Join us for a special family concert with Tropixplosion, the Caribbean show band, featuring steel drums, great vocals, and high-energy fun to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program. Music, giveaways, and more! The first 200 people to register for this event will receive a FREE Kona Ice on Friday, August 9 from 6:30-7:45 pm. ALL FAMILY MEMBERS… [...]
FREE tickets to select shows at Ravinia Festival this summer!
We are thrilled to offer FREE tickets to select shows at Ravinia, while supplies last. The tickets were generously donated by Ravinia Festival as part of the Words and Music Program. To request tickets, visit the Library and ask at the first-floor Service Desk. You can view available show dates here: 2024 Words & Music… [...]