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Tuesday, October 13 & Wednesday, October 14 • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Stop in and drop in for some fun! These free social play activities feature hands-on exhibits from the DuPage Children’s Museum! Upcoming: Tuesday, November 17 & Wednesday, November 18 • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Family Playdate FULL SHEET Sept-Dec 2026 [...]

The Villa Park Public Library has announced that registration for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will officially open on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The Imagination Library is available at no cost to all Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace residents residing in the 60181 zip code with children from birth up to age five. "I am thrilled… [...]

The Friends of the Villa Park Library's St. Nick's Mart vendor applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis beginning on Monday, September 14, 2026*. Applications will be available for download online using the link below and printed copies will also be available at the Villa Park Public Library. *Please note: The… [...]

Saturday, October 3, 2026 1:30pm–3:00pm Filmmaker Ernest M. Whiteman III presents a multimedia exploration of how Native peoples are depicted in media and entertainment. This event is co-presented by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau. Road Scholar speakers travel throughout Illinois sharing free, dynamic presentations about literature, philosophy, theater, local history, film, music, politics,… [...]

The Villa Park Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the library board through April 2027. Applicants must be Villa Park residents. Trustees work with the Library Director to help the library fulfill its mission statement: The mission of the Villa Park Public Library is to serve the cultural,… [...]

Thursday, October 1, 2026 3:30pm–4:30pm Hang out with friends while you make your own beaded bracelets for yourself or to share! [...]

Wednesday, September 30 7:00–8:15 pm Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature! This month, we will read Wilder Girls by Rory Power. Please email Gisela (gparker@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book or come in to pick up a copy. This program is… [...]

Monday, September 26, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss The Only Good Indians by Steven Graham Jones. Please email John (jbradford@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up…we’ll have plenty! This program is led by John Bradford. Registration is required. Register… [...]

Monday, September 28, 2026 6:30pm–8:00pm Grades: 8-12 Looking to try out D&D, or already an experienced player? Everyone is welcome to join this all-new monthly program! Register with this link here! Upcoming Date: Monday, October 26 [...]

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00pm–8:00pm This presentation will cover the different treatment types that are available for substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges in DuPage and surrounding counties, and how to access those services. Presenter: Jarrett Burton, Certified Recovery Support Specialist, and DuPage Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) founder [...]