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Rhythm & Rhyme Community Storytimes

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… [...]

Game Day

Friday, March 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm Join other board and card game enthusiasts at game days! Bring in your favorite games or use one from our collection. Register with this link here!     [...]

Common Scams and How to Avoid Them

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am Consumers can fall prey to many types of fraud or unfair business transactions. The Illinois Attorney General’s Office protects consumers’ rights and can assist when things go wrong. Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s outreach team will help residents: be on the lookout for the latest scams, protect yourself from… [...]

PEEPS® Diorama Contest

Monday, Mar. 10 – Thursday, Apr. 10 All ages The Peeps® contest is back! Create a shoe-box diorama scene using marshmallow Peeps® candy! All entries are due on April 10, and will be displayed at the library through April 15. For more details, please visit the link here! [...]

Little Globetrotters Bilingual Storytime: ARABIC Storytime

Friday, March 7, 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 March's storytime here! [...]

Weather and Storm Chasing 101

Thursday, March 6, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with us. Discover the world of storm chasing, delve into local climatology, learn about previous tornado occurrences, gain knowledge of severe weather safety and preparedness, and participate in a Q&A session. Register with this link here! [...]

Sustainability Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Monday, March 3, 2025 6:30 - 7:30pm The energetic presentation by Kay McKeen will address the many aspects of sustainability and conservation, including the history and importance of composting, water, and our direct, timeless connection to nature and the environment.  It will also provide tips on how to protect our resources and where to dispose… [...]

Grim Readers

Grim Readers Monday, February 24, 2025 7:00pm - 8:15pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer. 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 with… [...]