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Please see the Internet Access & Wi-Fi page for current information Wi-Fi inside and outside the Library. For further information on on the Library's internet usage policies, please see Policy 643 - Public Information, Services, and Networks and the Use of Wireless Network section on the last page. [...]

Starting on Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m., the Library will be CLOSED. We hope to reopen on Monday, March 30, 2020, however, this situation is very fluid and our decisions will be based on the Village of Villa Park and the DuPage County Health Department recommendations. Stay up-to date with what’s happening with the Library as… [...]

Crafternoons Tuesday, July 20 • Ages 7 & Up A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create. Online video available to watch on-demand on program date. This is a Take & Make Craft. REGISTER HERE [...]

Wednesdays, July 7-July 28 • 6:30 pm Location | Ruggard Gazebo on the Prairie Path  Be sure to also visit the Children's Craft Corner presented by the Friends of the Library for a "Grab & Go" craft to take home! July 7: The Ethan Bell Band This Nashville-based group of musicians keeps audiences captivated with… [...]

Crafty Creations with Gilda Thursday, July 22 • 6:30-8:30 pm* OR Online via prerecorded YouTube video Fee $15 per project, per person Join Gilda as she demonstrates how to make this month's Crafty Creation. Please choose either the FROG or the LIZARD when you register. REGISTER NOW for In-Person Session OR Online Session.  *The deadline to… [...]

Crafternoons Tuesday, June 22 • Ages 7 & Up Kit pickup starts on Saturday, June 19 A program for crafty kids! Make a fun project using a wide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, and create. Online video available to watch on-demand on program date. This is a Make & Take Craft. REGISTER HERE [...]

June 14-August 5 Mondays OR Thursdays • 10:30 am (For walkers with adult) Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for toddlers! Sign up for one of the sessions to get emailed links to watch each week’s video. All registrants must provide an email address to participate. Information about how to access each storytime session will be sent via email… [...]

June 15-August 5 Tuesdays OR Thursdays • 9:30 am (For infants & prewalkers with adult) All babies are born to read! We will introduce the world of language and books to infants through music and singing, stories, and rhymes. Sign up for one of the sessions to get emailed links to watch each week’s video. All registrants must provide an… [...]

Wednesdays, June 16-July 28 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult Location | Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa Ave.  Enjoy fresh air stories combined with music and movement! Bring a blanket and picnic lunch if you like. Events will be held indoors at the Iowa Community Center in the event of inclement weather. No registration… [...]

  Kit pickup starts on Tuesday, June 15 All ages  Celebrate dads, uncles, grandfathers, and more! Young children will need some adult help. REGISTER NOW for Friday, June 18 OR Saturday, June 19.   [...]

This summer, the library is coming to a park near you! Join us for grab & go crafts, giveaways, activities, and maybe even a storytime! Where will the library pop-up this summer? Check out our schedule and locations below. Pop-Up Libraries are weather dependent. If it rains, the Pop-Up Library will not be held. Please call (630) 834-1164… [...]

As Summer approaches, it's time again for visiting local farmers markets. Just imagine all that fresh produce, as well as cheeses, meats, and hand-crafted items! To see a list of markets in the Western Suburbs, click on the following link:  FarmersMarkets2021 [...]