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Volunteer Fair!

Volunteer Fair! Saturday, April 29 • 1-4 pm • All ages with adult Are you looking for great volunteer opportunities? Stop by and meet representatives from various organizations, ask questions, and find out more about volunteer options in our area. Visit our website at www.vppl.info for more details. Food truck sponsored by the Friends of the Villa… [...]

It’s World Art Day!!

Art comes in many forms and VPPL has titles across media types about art and artists around the world. Check out any of these items and learn something new!!   [...]

Crafty Creations with Gilda

Wednesday, May 3* • 6:30-8:30 pm OR take-home kit Fee $15 per project, per person *Registration for this event will be open from Monday, April 10 at 9:30 am through Wednesday, April 26 at 9 pm.  This month’s craft is a Ceramic Bunny. REGISTER for an in-person session OR a take-home kit.  [...]

55 Years Since MLK’s Assassination

Influential civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, TN on April 4, 1968. VPPL has many titles available for check out that center MLK and his vision for Black equality and uplift!   [...]

Bark for Books

Wednesday, April 26 • 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… [...]

Money Smart Week (April 15-21)

Tuesday, April 18; Wednesday, April 19; Thursday, April 20 7-8 pm • Ages: 20s/30s Celebrate Money Smart Week (April 15-21) with these programs presented by BMO Harris! Learn about creating a budget (April 18), understanding your credit score and reports (April 19), and saving for retirement (April 20). Registration for each session is required. Tuesday,… [...]

Spring Holiday Craft Open House

Friday, April 7 OR Saturday, April 8 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate the spring holidays with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited.   [...]

Bookmark Design Contest – Coming soon!

The library will host a bookmark contest from April 1-30 for patrons of all ages who reside in Villa Park or Oakbrook Terrace. Artists are invited to design a bookmark using this year’s summer reading program theme, “All Together Now.” There will be one winning bookmark in each of the age groups below. The prize for the… [...]