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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 6:30pm - 8:00pm Like to bike? Want to know where to go? John Lynn has hiked, biked, and paddled more than 30,000 expedition miles of trails, roads, and rivers in North America and Britain. In this slide presentation, he highlights his favorite bicycle trails in and around his home state of… [...]

[caption id="attachment_50386" align="aligncenter" width="453"] photo credits: Mike Steele (hannibal1107) on Flickr[/caption] Monday, April 7, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm Visit each of the Illinois State Parks - there are about 150! We will take a look at many of those parks recounting adventures with wildlife and the wonderful Illinois landscape. Register with this link here! [...]

Sunday, April 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm   Join us as Robyn Vitson plays songs from Mancini, Manilow, Midler, & More at this Sunday afternoon concert at the library. Register here with this link! [...]

Friday, April 4, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am Explore with languages from around the globe! Enjoy songs, stories, games, and rhymes from people who live all around the world. This program introduces young children to a new language in a casual setting. Presented by Language Labs. Register for each date separately. Register with this link here! [...]

Thursday, April 3, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm You’ll learn how to site, install, and plant a properly functioning rain garden, to help manage your stormwater runoff. Register with this link here! [...]

Monday, March 31 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! [...]

Grim Readers Monday, March 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:15pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin. 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. Register… [...]

Friday, March 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am Come to hang out, enjoy low-key activities, and network with other homeschoolers in the area. Register with this link here! [...]

Monday, March 17 10 - 10:30 am • All ages with adult Location | 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park Monday, March 17 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… [...]

Friday, March 14 OR Saturday, March 15 2-4 pm • All ages Craft a bit of luck for yourself or a fortunate friend! Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. [...]