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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… [...]

          Dive into reading and adventure with the Summer Reading Program this year! We’re offering a variety of activities and incentives for everyone from babies to seniors. Summer Reading is easy, fun, and open to everyone! For more information, visit the library or call 630-834-1164. Summer Reading Program flyer (English) Summer Reading Program flyer (Spanish)… [...]

  Thursday, June 2 • 1-2 pm • Grades K-2 Tuesday, June 7  • 10-11 am • Grades 3-5 Online via Zoom See the amazing Amazon in this live Zoom! Talk with Shedd staff and see animals like piranhas, stingrays, and tarantulas! REGISTER NOW for June 2 OR June 7.  [...]

June 7-August 11 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays • 11:30 am-1:30 pm Kids ages 18 and under are eligible for free summer lunches! Please contact the library or follow us on social media for more information. Sponsored by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. [...]

Mark your calendars! The Annual Independence Day Parade hosted by Villa Park VFW Post 2801 will return this year! The parade will be held at a new time (10:00 a.m.) on Monday, July 4. The VFW is looking for groups, organizations, clubs, etc. to participate in the parade. Click the following links for more details. Participant… [...]

  Expand your May reading list with these fiction titles by Asian American and Pacific Islander(AAPI) authors!   Or spring into learning about being Asian American and Pacific Islander(AAPI) in America with these non-fiction books!   [...]

  Celebrate Jewish Americans this month and read these novels by Jewish American authors! More into non-fiction? Then check out these titles!   [...]

Friday, May 6 OR Saturday, May 7 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. [...]

Check out these titles by authors across the Autism spectrum!   [...]

April 9-16, 2022 is Money Smart Week! This week-long free virtual campaign aims to help people better manage their personal finances with a focus on those hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.       The library is offering a few programs: Money Smart Week: Identity Theft Tuesday, April 12 from 3-4pm Learn about methods used… [...]