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Tuesday, March 24 • 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, Apr. 21 • 10:30 am - 12 pm [...]

Monday, March 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm Join the Grim Readers book group as they discuss Daphne du Maurier. Please email John Bradford (jbradford@vppl.info) to reserve a copy of the book, or just come in and pick one up…we’ll have plenty! Copies of the 1963 movie based on this story will also be available to… [...]

Monday, March 16 10 – 10:30 am • All ages with adult Location | 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park Monday, March 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… [...]

Friday, March 13 OR Saturday, March 14 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. [...]

Wednesday, March 4 7–8:15 pm Join us for Young at Heart, our book discussion group for adults who enjoy YA and children's literature! This month, we will read Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier. This fantasy novel, inspired by Pacific Islander mythology, tells the epic story of an exile and a desperate prince in a world of dragons… [...]

Monday, February 23, 2026 6:30pm–8:00pm Grades: 8-12 Looking to try out D&D, or already an experienced player? Everyone is welcome to join this all-new monthly program! Register with this link here! Upcoming Dates: Mondays, Mar. 30 & Apr. 27 [...]

Monday, February 23, 2026 6:00pm–7:00pm The upcoming Lunar New Year season lasts from February 17, 2026 to March 3, 2026. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world’s population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about the rites, activities, symbols, and foods associated… [...]

Anime & Manga Club Monday, February 23 3:30 – 5 pm Grades: 4-8 Come and hang out as we much on snacks and share our love of anime! Register with this link here! [...]

Comedian and actress, Catherine O'Hara passed away on January 30th, 2026. Catherine O'Hara began her acting career in the 1970s on the Canadian sketch comedy series "SCTV". Her career spanned half a century, and she excelled in voice acting, musical performance, and masterful character work. Check out some of our favorite movies and TV shows… [...]

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am Nature Storytime with The Morton Arboretum for ages 3-6 years A guest presenter from The Morton Arboretum will join us for some fun nature stories to notice how weather, trees, and animals change with the season! This initiative aims to support the development of young children’s reading, listening,… [...]