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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 7:00pm–8:15pm Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature! This month, we will read My Fine Fellow by Jennieke Cohen. This gender-swapped take on My Fair Lady imagines an alternative 1830s London where culinary experts rule English high society. Please email… [...]

Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 11am – 3pm • All ages with adult Are you looking for a great volunteering opportunity? Whether you're looking to give back to the community or simply want to do something good, our Volunteer Fair is for you! Stop by and meet representatives from various organizations, ask questions, and find… [...]

Tuesday, April 21 • 10:30 am- 12 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: Tuesday, May 19 & Thursday, May 21 • 10:30 am - 12 pm [...]

Monday, April 20, 2026 1:00pm–3:00pm It's showtime! Movie Matinees are back monthly, continuing on April 20 at 1pm. April's movie pick is Desk Set! Desk Set (©Twentieth Century Fox, 1957: TV-G, 103 min.) An efficiency expert shakes up a TV network's research department by installing a computer. Registration is not required. For more information, or… [...]

              EVENT DATE, TIME & LOCATION Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library and local businesses for an afternoon of fun on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM. There will be over 30 vendors who will be selling a variety of merchandise. There is free admission.… [...]

Monday, April 20 10 – 10:30 am • All ages with adult Location | 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park Monday, April 20 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… [...]

Martial artist, actor, and author, Chuck Norris passed away on March 19, 2026. Check out some of the movies and TV shows that he starred in. [...]

Thursday, April 9, 2026 6:00pm–7:15pm Since the 1950s, the name Duncan Hines has been synonymous with boxed cake mix. But who was Duncan Hines? And how did he influence American food history? Join writer and history enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen for an in-depth look at this Chicago-based traveling salesman’s fascinating life, from the coveted restaurant… [...]

Thursday, April 2, 2026 3:30pm–4:30pm Create greeting cards to wish children well for special occasions, holidays, or general good cheer and happiness— all while earning volunteer hours for service projects or school requirements! Register with this link here! [...]

Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:30pm–7:30pm Everything you need to know to transition your yard and garden from Winter to Spring. Learn when to amend your soil, prune plants, and why some plants in your garden weathered this Winter better than others. A Villa Park Garden Club Legacy Program Presented by Bill Karges. Register with this… [...]