Youth Services

Family Playdate

Tuesday, November 25 • 10:30 am- 12 pm Stop in and drop in for some fun! These free social play activities feature hands-on exhibits from the DuPage Children’s Museum! Upcoming dates: Tuesday, Dec. 16  • 10:30 am - 12 pm [...]

Thanksgiving Craft Open House

Friday, November 21 OR Saturday, November 22 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate Thanksgiving with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytimes

Monday, November 17 10 – 10:30 am • All ages with adult Location | 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park Monday, November 17 11:30 am-noon • All ages with adult Location | 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace Join us on the road for special storytimes featuring music and movement! Children of all ages are welcome with an… [...]

Rhythm and Rhyme Community Storytimes

Monday, October 20 10 – 10:30 am • All ages with adult Location | 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park Monday, October 20 11:30 am-noon • All ages with adult Location | 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace Join us on the road for special storytimes featuring music and movement! Children of all ages are welcome with an… [...]

Family Playdate

Tuesday, October 21 • 10:30 am- 12 pm Stop in and drop in for some fun! These free social play activities feature hands-on exhibits from the DuPage Children’s Museum! Upcoming dates: Tuesday, Nov. 25 • 10:30 am - 12 pm [...]

Anime & Manga Club

  Anime & Manga Club Monday, October 13 3:30 – 5 pm Come and hang out as we much on snacks and share our love of anime! Register with this link here!   [...]

Scary Story Writing Contest!

October 1 - 31, 2025 Conjure a scary story and show off your writing skills! Stop by the youth services desk for the rules and entry form. Children in grades 4-12 may enter. More details here! [...]

Anime & Manga Club

[caption id="attachment_51822" align="aligncenter" width="533"] photo from fancaps.net[/caption] Monday, September 22 3:30–5 pm Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Register with this link here! [...]

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month!

September 1-30 "One Card, Endless Possibilities!"  It may be small, but a library card packs a mighty punch. Borrow museum passes, puzzles, and even crafting tools from your library's collection. Take part in engaging programs like books, movie nights, crafting classes, and lectures. Access technology, Wi-Fi, and career resources to support your goals, whether you're… [...]

Meet the Library!

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 10:30am–11:15am For children ages 5 and older; adult educators and homeschoolers. Designed for homeschool students and their families, we'll show you how to find all kinds of great items, from books to media and more! Children age 8 and older can attend on their own, but those 7 and under must… [...]