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Illinois officially became the 21st US state on December 3, 1818. Learn all about our prairie state with these titles available for check out! [...]

Louisa May Alcott was born on November 29, 1832. Today would be the iconic author's 190th birthday! There is a lot to explore about this historic writer and her book that has been a favorite across all ages for generations. Check out one of these books and learn all about Alcott! Alcott wrote many remarkable… [...]

Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 5-8 pm Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library and local businesses for a night of fun. Attendees can purchase a variety of merchandise from vendors, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in door prize drawings. This is a free, family-friendly event. Shop from local vendors including: Lions, Tigers and… [...]

VPPL has books that will help you write your own memoir and multitudes of notable and celebrity memoirs available for check out! For a guide to memoir writing, you can check out one of these books! Whether you want to read someone else's story or gain inspiration for writing your own, VPPL has plenty of remarkable… [...]

Friday, December 16 OR Saturday, December 17 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate the winter holidays with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Saturday, December 10  • 9:30-10:30 am In person at the library OR online via Zoom Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Exercise mat or towel required. Presented by Katie Sayad. REGISTER NOW for in-person OR online session. [...]

Transgender Awareness Week began November 13 and concludes with Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 to memorialize transgender people who have been killed because of transphobia. From books to graphic novels to documentaries, VPPL has many resources to help you learn about the transgender community and engage… [...]

Pick up some nonfiction titles and learn about Native cultures and histories!   [...]

Saturday, November 26  • 9:30-10:30 am In person at the library OR online via Zoom Classes will empower all who attend to feel strong and agile within their body and mind. Exercise mat or towel required. Presented by Katie Sayad. REGISTER NOW for in-person OR online session. [...]

Friday, November 18 OR Saturday, November 19 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate Thanksgiving with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]