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EVENT DATE, TIME & LOCATION The Spring Craft & Vendor Fair will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM. This event will be held at the Villa Park Public Library, located at 305 S. Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181. VENDOR APPLICATIONS Vendor applications will be accepted on a first come,… [...]

Friday, March 15 OR Saturday, March 16 2-4 pm • All ages Craft a bit of luck for yourself or a fortunate friend! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Wednesday, February 28 • 5-8 pm Ages 18 & under; children under 7 with adult Read a story to a dog! All of our dogs are trained and certified to be gentle listeners. Be sure to choose a good book to read ahead of time. Children under age 7 must attend with parent/guardian. Choose one… [...]

Tuesday, February 13 3:30–4:30 pm • Ages 13-18 Let your voice be heard at the library! The Teen Advisory Board meets monthly to focus on ways to improve library services for young adults by providing feedback on programs, assisting librarians with planning and running events, and more. Registration required. [...]

  Tuesday, February 20 4–4:45 pm • Grades 6-12 In this exciting theater workshop for teens, we’ll use fun games and activities to explore the foundations of improvisation — things like characterization, how to be a good scene partner, and how to be prepared for just about anything! Presented by Talewise. Registration required. [...]

Friday, February 9 OR Saturday, February 10 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate sweethearts with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Here's a snapshot of your library's activities in 2023! Thank you for all of your support. Click here for a PDF version: 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW [...]

It's the perfect time to reflect on everything we've read and watched throughout the year! Click the image below for a list of 2023's best books, movies, video games, and more selected by VPPL staff members.   [...]

  Toddler Time Mondays, January 8 - May 6* 10:30-11 am OR 11:30 am -12 pm Thursdays, January 8 - May 9* 10:30–11 am Walkers with adult *No sessions on 2/12, 2/15, 3/25, and 3/28 Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for children up to age 3 who are walking with an adult. Registration… [...]

The renowned Australian wildlife expert and conservationist is honored, along with his vision for natural preservation, every November 15. After his untimely death, Steve's wife said that his "real, true love was conservation". The date of November 15th was chosen because it is the birthday of his favorite animal, a tortoise named Harriet who lived… [...]