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September 1-30 Check out our BookFace contest to win a great prize! What's a BookFace? A BookFace is a photo that lines up your face or body with a book cover that has a matching body part. The library is sponsoring a photo contest for the best BookFaces, and prizes will be awarded to the… [...]

Writer and historian David McCullough passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022. For over 50 years, McCullough wrote books on topics spanning American history. Throughout his professional career he won many awards, including two Pulitzer Prizes. The two Pulitzer Prize winners are 1776 and John Adams, both of which can be checked out from VPPL!   [...]

Check out all things James Baldwin for his birthday! Born in 1924 in Harlem, New York, Baldwin later shared his talent and life experiences with the world in notable works spanning mediums, decades, and countries.   [...]

Before becoming an icon of science fiction literature, Ray Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois on August 22, 1920. He spent a lot of his youth in Waukegan and even used Waukegan as a basis for one of his fictional towns set in Illinois! Check out one of his classic titles today! [...]

PLEASE NOTE: Due to inclement weather, tonight’s Movie in the Park (Sing 2) has been relocated indoors to the Villa Park Library (305 Ardmore Ave.) and will begin at 8 pm sharp! We apologize for the inconvenience. Mondays, August 1 and 8 • Movie will begin at 8:30-8:45 pm (approximately) Free • All ages (children… [...]

Authentic disability representation in literature is here to stay, so check out these fiction books and celebrate disabled authors today!   Focus on embracing and accepting the disability community this month with these non-fiction titles! [...]

July 24th is Amelia Earhart's birthday. She made history in June 1928 as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. In remembrance of her birthday and historic achievements, we are celebrating Earhart and other women in aviation with these non-fiction and fiction titles! [...]

Take time to focus on men's health this June! [...]

Friday, June 17 OR Saturday, June 18 2-4 pm • All ages Celebrate a dad, uncle, grandfather, or other loved one with a craft! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]

Dive into summer reading with a memoir from your LGBTQIA+ friend next door all the way to Hollywood!   Looking to broaden your understanding of the LGBTQIA+ community this June? Check out these titles swimming with helpful information!   Pair summertime sunshine with stories! Check out some of these fictional titles from authors across the… [...]