Youth Services

Celebrate NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) by joining our writing contest! Short story submissions will be accepted November 1st-30th. The theme is: WINTER. You are encouraged to interpret this in any way you wish. Be creative and express your ideas! Winners will be announced Monday, December 14th. The following prizes will be awarded: 1st place:… [...]

At Villa Park Public Library, we believe it’s never too early to learn about the election process! This webliography includes a book list dedicated to important topics of our time as well as a list of educational resources for children and educators! Book List: Resources: PBS Learning Media Election Center: An Educational Guide to the… [...]

You've gone down the rabbit hole and find yourself in a topsy-turvy world...do you have what it takes to escape and return home? Tweens (and anyone else who is curious!) are invited to try this digital escape room. Escape using clues that help practice reading, pattern recognition, logic, and other important skills! Just follow the… [...]

Wednesday, August 19 3 pm • Ages 3 and up Celebrate the hottest days of the year with a crafty ode to man's best friend! Visit the Library to pick up the supplies, and make the craft at home! Registration is required. [...]

You find yourself transported into a strange world after opening a mysterious book...do you have what it takes to escape and return home? Tweens (and anyone else who is curious!) are invited to try this digital escape room. Escape using clues that help practice reading, pattern recognition, logic, and other important skills! Just follow the… [...]

Do you have what it takes to escape the warlock's dungeon? Elementary school-aged children (and anyone else who is curious!) are invited to try this digital escape room. Escape using clues that help practice reading, pattern recognition, counting, and other important skills! Just follow the link below! Escape the Warlock's Dungeon! [...]

The Library has FREE access to TumbleBooks from now through August 31! Instantly read or listen to as many books as you want through any device. Grades K-6 Children's eBook Database www.TumbleBookLibrary.com Username: tumble735 Password: books Grades K-6 Math eBook Database www.TumbleMath.com Username: tumble2020 Password: A3b5c6 Grades 7-12 eBook Database www.TeenBookCloud.com Username: tumble2020 Password: A3b5c6… [...]

Starting on Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m., the Library will be CLOSED. We hope to reopen on Monday, March 30, 2020, however, this situation is very fluid and our decisions will be based on the Village of Villa Park and the DuPage County Health Department recommendations. Stay up-to date with what’s happening with the Library as… [...]

Monday, March 9 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. [...]

Saturday, March 7 11 am-12:30 pm All ages, under 5 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. [...]