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Family Playdate

Friday, July 15 • 2-4 pm Stop in and drop in for some fun! These free social play activities feature hands-on exhibits from the DuPage Children’s Museum! Upcoming dates: Aug. 12 • 10am-12pm [...]

Homeschool Hangout: July 11

Friday, July 11, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area! Register with this link here! [...]

Museum Adventure Pass – Change to Request Process

ATTENTION! Beginning on Monday, June 9, all Museum Adventure Pass requests must be made in person at the library. Due to continuing difficulties with the online request system, we have determined to return to the process of issuing Museum Adventure Passes only to patrons who visit the library in person. As always, calls to inquire… [...]

Grim Readers

Monday, June 23, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Please email John (jbradford@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up…we’ll have plenty! This program is led by John Bradford. Registration is required.… [...]

Anime & Manga Club

Monday, June 23 3:30–5 pm Students in grades 4 - 8 are welcome to come and hang out as we explore a different anime/manga fandom every month. Register with this link here! [...]

Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytimes

Monday, June 16 10 – 10:30 am • All ages with adult Location | 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park Monday, June 16 11:30 am-noon • All ages with adult Location | 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace Join us on the road for special storytimes featuring music and movement! Children of all ages are welcome with an… [...]

Father’s Day Craft Open House

[caption id="attachment_51033" align="aligncenter" width="400"] found on https://www.ourkidthings.com/handprint-fathers-day-grill-card/[/caption]   Friday, June 13 OR Saturday, June 14 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. [...]

Picture Book Picnic

Wednesdays, June 11 – July 30 11:30 am-12:15 pm • All ages with adult Location | Twin Lakes Park, 974–998 N. Ardmore Ave. Enjoy fresh air stories combined with music and movement! Bring a blanket and picnic lunch if you like. Events will be held indoors at the Villa Park Public Library in the event of inclement… [...]

Library Family Summer Concert Series

Wednesdays, June 11-June 25 • 6:30 pm Location | Ruggard Gazebo on the Prairie Path  Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the summer weather with fun and lively musical entertainment. June 11: The BenAnna Band The BenAnna Band is a nationally touring children's duo that focuses on music and inclusion for kiddos of all… [...]