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Saturday, April 25 • 11am – 3pm • All ages with adult Are you looking for a great volunteering opportunity? Whether you're looking to give back to the community or simply want to do something good, our Volunteer Fair is for you! Stop by and meet representatives from various organizations, ask questions, and find out… [...]

              EVENT DATE, TIME & LOCATION Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library and local businesses for an afternoon of fun on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM. There will be over 30 vendors who will be selling a variety of merchandise. There is free admission.… [...]

Martial artist, actor, and author, Chuck Norris passed away on March 19, 2026. Check out some of the movies and TV shows that he starred in. [...]

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 [...]