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September 1-30 "Open a World of Infinite Possibilities!"  A library card packs a lot of power into a little package. Throughout September, we'll show you why it really is one of the most important cards you carry in your wallet. Visit us here and like us on Facebook for our "30 Days/30 Ways to Use… [...]

Tuesday, September 3-Monday, September 30 Ages 18 and younger Youth ages 18 and young are invited to submit artwork to our library card design contest! The winning designs will appear on new library cards issued by the library beginning in December. Contestants must have a valid Villa Park Public Library card. If a contestant does… [...]

Thursday, September 5 7-8:15 pm • Ages 14 and up Location | Iowa Community Center, 338 N Iowa Ave Check out the cookbook of the month and explore the recipes at your own pace. Then, prepare your favorite recipe from the cookbook to share with the group, try other dishes, and participate in a lively discussion… [...]

Thursday, September 5 7-8:15 pm • Ages 14 and up Location | Iowa Community Center, 338 N Iowa Ave  Check out the cookbook of the month and explore the recipes at your own pace. Then, prepare your favorite recipe from the cookbook to share with the group, try other dishes, and participate in a lively discussion. This… [...]

Monday, August 19 9:30-10 am Location | 22 S Villa Ave All ages with adult Join us as at Cornerstone Books in Villa Park for storytime on the road! Come by and enjoy a change of venue with us. Registration is not required. [...]

Thursday, September 19 7-8:15 pm Location | Iowa Community Center, 338 N Iowa Ave Join our Books Worth Talking About and Mystery Readers book groups for a discussion about The Underground Railroad: A Novel by Colson Whitehead. Please visit the library to check out a copy of the book. Registration is not required. [...]

Saturday, August 17 11-11:45 am All ages with adult Join us for stories, songs, and activities for young children and their adults, including a “make & take” project to enjoy together. Registration is not required. [...]

Friday, August 16 • 10-10:30 am All ages with adult  Location | Whole Foods Market, 215 S Illinois Route 83 in Elmhurst Storytime hits the road! We’re at Whole Foods Market Elmhurst telling stories and bringing our enthusiasm for reading to share with all! Registration is not required. [...]

Monday, August 12 11:30 am-noon • All ages with adult Location | 1S325 Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace Join us on the road for a special storytime featuring music and movement! Registration is not required. [...]

Monday, August 12 • approx. 8 pm All ages, under 12 with adult Location | Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, near Kenilworth Ave and Villa Ave Bring a lawn chair and a picnic blanket to enjoy a movie outdoors on the big screen. This week's movie is The LEGO® Movie (© Warner Bros., 2014: PG, 101 minutes).… [...]