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Comedian and actress, Catherine O'Hara passed away on January 30th, 2026. Catherine O'Hara began her acting career in the 1970s on the Canadian sketch comedy series "SCTV". Her career spanned half a century, and she excelled in voice acting, musical performance, and masterful character work. Check out some of our favorite movies and TV shows… [...]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretum for ages 3-6 years A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us for some fun nature stories to notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season! This initiative aims to support the development of young children’s reading, listening,… [...]

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is on Tuesday, January 27, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. It is important that we remember the Holocaust and the millions of people who were persecuted for their ethnicity. Please peruse the related materials we have available here at the library, and visit The United Nations Webpage for… [...]

Monday, January 26, 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm It's showtime! Movie Matinees are back monthly, starting on Jan. 26 at 1pm. January's movie pick is Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia! (© Universal Pictures, 2008: PG-13, 108 min.) A bride-to-be in Greece attempts to solve the mystery of her paternity by reading her mother’s diary. Based on the popular ABBA-inspired… [...]

January 2 - February 28, 2026 It's a Winter Beach Party! Start reading and dreaming of sunny beaches and tropical adventures with books this winter. Our reading programs are free, fun, and open to all! Visit the library in person to pick up a printed log book (for youth) or bingo card (for adults). Those… [...]

Author Sophie Kinsella, real name Madeleine Wickham (1969-2025), wrote many popular books. Check one of them out:                                    [...]

Notice is hereby given by Villa Park Public Library, Villa Park, IL 60181, that sealed bids will be received for the following: PROJECT: Villa Park Public Library Exterior Entrance & Interior Improvements Link to Advertisement to Bid Published in Daily Herald Nov. 26, 2025 [...]

The Friends of the Villa Park Library's St. Nick's Mart is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. Make this season even brighter! Shop from over 25 local crafters at the annual St. Nick’s Holiday Mart for joyful deals and holiday steals!   Here is the event flyer: St. Nick's Mart Event Flyer… [...]

The Friends of the Villa Park Library's St. Nick's Mart vendor applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis beginning on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Applications will be available for download online using the link below and printed copies will also be available at the Villa Park Public Library. The deadline to… [...]

NOTICE TO BIDDERS – Request for Qualifications (RFQ) The Villa Park Public Library is accepting Qualifications for Construction Management Services for the Library’s upgrade project in Villa Park, IL.  Proposals shall be received via email to vppladmin@vppl.info until 12:00 p.m. local time, October 17, 2025, at which time all proposals will be reviewed.  Proposal information… [...]