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[caption id="attachment_53666" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Big Run Wolf Ranch at the Summer Reading Kick-Off in 2023[/caption] Thursday, June 11, 2026 5:00pm–6:30pm Hosted by the Big Run Wolf Ranch, come learn about a Canadian Lynx, Porcupine, Opossum, and an Armadillo live in person this summer! Under 7 with an adult. Register with this link here!  Visit Big… [...]

Unearth A Story™ when you step into the library and walk with the dinosaurs! May 26 - August 4 Earn points to win prizes! Read books or eBooks Listen to audiobooks or eAudiobooks All ages are welcome to participate No library card required Sign Up or Log On to Beanstack Sign in to your account… [...]

June 2 - August 6 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays • 11:30 am-12:30 pm Kids ages 18 and under are eligible for free summer lunches! Please contact the library or follow us on social media for more information. Sponsored by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. [...]

Saturday, May 9, 2026 11:00am–3:00pm Throw it away? No way! Join us for our first-ever Repair Fair on Saturday, May 9th from 11am-3pm! Local vendors and repair services will be on hand to fix, mend, and save broken items, including lamps, small appliances, clocks, clothing, and more! There will also be experts on hand who… [...]

Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 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… [...]

              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… [...]