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Cable Options and Reducing Robocalls

Thursday, May 23 6–7 pm Online via Zoom Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) at the Villa Park Public Library for a free presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls! Register with this link here: https://tinyurl.com/nx3wmjxb [...]

High School Exam Study Nights

Tuesday, May 21; Wednesday, May 22 5-10 pm • High School Students Study for final exams with free Wi-Fi, snacks, and therapy dogs at the library! We're open until 10 pm so you can stay later. Therapy dog visits from 6-7 pm each night. Registration is not required, but capacity may be limited due to… [...]

Navigate a Career Change with Confidence

Wednesday, May 15 6:30-7:30 pm This workshop is for those early in their career and/or looking for a more structured approach to starting a career change! Register Here: https://villapark.librarycalendar.com/event/navigate-career-change-confidence-29882 [...]

Radio Controlled Model Aircraft 101

Wednesday, May 1 7-8:30 pm Learn about the Radio-Controlled Model Airplane hobby for those new or returning to the hobby. You will learn about legal requirements including new FAA regulations. Suggestions on the best models to start with and the steps to lean to fly it successfully. See examples of RC models and equipment. Register… [...]

Mother’s Day Craft Open House

Friday, May 10 OR Saturday, May 11 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate a mom, aunt, grandmother, or other loved one with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Visit the library to celebrate comic books, and get a comics craft to make or take home! Available while supplies last. [...]

Rex’s Antique Appraisal

Thursday, April 18, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm Join us for an "antiques roadshow" experience as professional appraiser Rex Newell visits the Library to appraise your collectibles! While finding out what your treasures are worth, you will learn about trends in the antiques market and see other unique and interesting items appraised. You may still attend if… [...]

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:00pm – 8:00pm You can’t read the news without seeing hype about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Is this the first wave of a cashless future or just an overhyped technology? One thing is for sure: there’s a lot of money riding on its success. Register at the link here: https://tinyurl.com/yw3t4k8k [...]

Introducing Hoopla Flex

Villa Park Public Library is excited to offer access to Hoopla Digital's Flex Library to our patrons. Beginning on Tuesday, April 2, patrons will have three (3) Hoopla "flex" borrows that can be used at any time on available "flex" eBooks and digital audiobooks. "Flex" titles allow patrons to borrow new, popular, and high-demand eBooks… [...]