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Travel Kits Are Coming Soon!
What is a Travel Kit?
Travel Kits are curated collections of materials compiled for travel and customized based on your needs! Kits may include a variety of books, audiobooks, Playaways, magazines, music, movies, and videogames. In addition to circulating library materials, Travel Kits can include things like activity sheets, coloring sheets, travel games, and other fun activities!
How can I sign up for a Travel Kit?
There are three ways to request a Travel Kit!
- Fill out a form online.
- Stop by Villa Park Public Library to fill out the form in person.
- Print/complete the form at home and then turn it in at the Youth Services Desk.
What are the terms and conditions for travel kits?
- Available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Available for all youth under the age of 18.
- Must hold a current Villa Park Public Library card in good standing.
- A minimum notice of 5 business days is required for travel kits to be assembled.
- Due dates are based on your travel time and agreed upon during pick up.
- When picking up Travel Kits, please speak with the Youth Services Desk.
- Standard charges for lost/damaged items or bags will apply per library policy 731.
***By requesting a Travel Kit, you agree to the above terms and conditions***
Book Reviews
Readers Advisory Staff
Looking for something new for your child to read? Are you a teacher looking for something to read to your children? The Villa Park Public Library has a fantastic Readers Advisory staff that is happy to recommend all sorts of genres and titles. Whether you’re looking for new authors similar to old favorites, or you’re ready for something completely new, our staff is here to help. They organize fun programs like Toddler story and song time to help make reading a more social experience. These folks know their stuff!
Looking for a Recommendation?
If you’re looking for a recommendation you can contact one of the readers advisory staff.
Amity Favorite Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Graphic Novels, and Young Adult Literature. Amity’s bookshelf on Goodreads. |
Benita Favorite Genres: Historical and realistic fiction for young adults, picture books, and inspirational quotes. Benita’s bookshelf on Goodreads. |
Hannah Favorite Genres: Contemporary romance, Mystery and Thrillers, and the occasional Young Adult novel. Hannah’s bookshelf on Goodreads. |
Heidi Favorite Genres: Historical Non-Fiction, Picture Books, and Fairy Tales. Heidi’s bookshelf on Goodreads. |
Jean Favorite Genres: Books about animals that lose their hats and Mysteries. Jean’s bookshelf on Goodreads. |
Leo Favorite Genres: Sci-fi, Graphic Novels/Manga, YA Lit, and historical non-fiction books about the Italian Renaissance. Leo’s bookshelf on Goodreads. |
Lydia Favorite Genres: Mysteries, Thrillers, Contemporary Romance, and children’s books that make you believe in magic. Lydia’s bookshelf on Goodreads. |
Nancy Favorite Genres: Literary Fiction and Regional American History. Nancy’s bookshelf on Goodreads. |