Valentine’s Day Craft Open House
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. [...]
2023 Year in Review!
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 [...]
2023: A Year in Read-View!
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. [...]
Weekly Storytimes
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… [...]
Crikey! Today is Steve Irwin Day!!
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… [...]
November is Native American Heritage Month!
Whether you like fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or audiobooks, VPPL has all types of titles available by Native authors to engage with Native American heritage this month!! [...]
Celebrate Filipino American History Month!
October is Filipino American History Month. VPPL has titles available for check out across genres by Filipino American authors to expand and enhance your TBR before the end of the year!! [...]
Head into Halloween with some Scary Good Books!!
Come see what 2023 horror releases are waiting to chill and thrill you this Halloween season at VPPL! [...]
Murder Mystery Play is back!
Join the Friends for their annual Murder Mystery Play, The Case of the Motorcoach Murders by Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose. Those savvy enough to figure out whodunit will have the chance to win fabulous prizes from local businesses. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $12 in advance (available at the library beginning on Saturday,… [...]
St. Nick’s Mart Vendor Applications
St. Nick's Mart Vendor Information Link to Vendor application Link to online payments for vendor application fees ($30; $5 electrical fee) Proceeds from this event will benefit the Friends of the Villa Park Library, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Friends act as advocates for the library; sponsoring programs and fundraising events, promoting the Library within… [...]