Little Free Libraries
The Villa Park Library is proud to provide Little Free Libraries (Donated by the Friends of the Villa Park Library) available at numerous locations throughout our community. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that strives to build community, encourage reading, and provide access to books for readers of all ages.
Through Little Free Libraries, community members can take or donate books to increase access to reading materials for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Studies have repeatedly shown that access to a diverse collection of books has a meaningful impact on improving child literacy. The more books in or near the home, the more likely a child will learn and love to read.
Little Free Libraries are available 24/7 throughout our community with a regularly evolving variety of choices. To find a Little Library Location near you, visit the Little Free Library World Map or download the app for IOS and Android phones.
Here are the locations the Villa Park Public Library are stewards for:
Outside the Villa Park Library– 305 S. Ardmore Avenue (One Little Free Library, one Little Free Food Pantry)
Harvard & Prairie Path Tot Lot– Rotary Park in Villa Park
Jackson Middle School– 301 W. Jackson Street in Villa Park
Jefferson Middle School– 255 W. Vermont Street in Villa Park
North Elementary School – 150 W. Sunset Avenue in Villa Park
North Terrace Park– 300 N. Westmore Avenue in Villa Park
Villa Ave & Prairie Path Tot Lot– Across from Historical Museum on Villa Avenue in Villa Park
Oakbrook Terrace Park District– 1S325 Ardmore Avenue in Oakbrook Terrace
Stella May Swartz School– 17W160 16th Street in Oakbrook Terrace
The Villa Park Public Library is committed to providing outstanding library services throughout the community, not just in our building. Look for us around Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace or fill out our Outreach Services Request Form to request a library visit to your organization or community group.
Home Delivery Services
Who is eligible for Home Delivery?
Delivery is available to any Villa Park Public Library cardholder who is unable to visit the Library due to long-term illness, physical changes, or visual disabilities.
What if I don’t have a library card?
If you live in incorporated Villa Park, we can arrange for a card to be delivered on your first visit. If you live in unincorporated Villa Park or Oakbrook Terrace, a library card fee does apply. Please contact the Service Desk at (630) 834-1164 for more details.
What kind of materials can I borrow?
Library staff will deliver any type of circulating library material (books, audiobooks, CDs, etc.) to homebound residents.
How are the materials chosen?
We will contact you to find out what kinds of books and authors that you enjoy reading. Materials are selected by a librarian.
How long may I borrow the library materials?
Items will be checked out for four weeks. No fines are charged on overdue materials, but patrons are responsible for lost items.
How do I sign up for Home Delivery Services?
Contact Sean Birmingham at (630) 834-1164 ext. 119 and he will be able to assist you in getting signed up for this service.