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The Second Annual Cocoa Crawl event will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Join us for a  fun-filled day of supporting local businesses as you walk or drive to each location* to sample a variety of cocoa beverages - some hot and some cold! Click here for Cocoa Crawl Details!… [...]

It's the perfect time to reflect on everything we've read and watched throughout the year! Click the image below for a list of 2023's best books, movies, video games, and more selected by VPPL staff members.   [...]

  Toddler Time Mondays, January 8 - May 6* 10:30-11 am OR 11:30 am -12 pm Thursdays, January 8 - May 9* 10:30–11 am Walkers with adult *No sessions on 2/12, 2/15, 3/25, and 3/28 Stories, musical activities, rhyming games, and playtime for children up to age 3 who are walking with an adult. Registration… [...]

Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 5-8 pm Join the Friends of the Villa Park Library and local businesses for a night of fun. Attendees can purchase a variety of merchandise from vendors, enjoy light refreshments, and participate in door prize drawings. This is a free, family-friendly event. Shop from local vendors including: Arianie Customs (Custom… [...]

The renowned Australian wildlife expert and conservationist is honored, along with his vision for natural preservation, every November 15. After his untimely death, Steve's wife said that his "real, true love was conservation". The date of November 15th was chosen because it is the birthday of his favorite animal, a tortoise named Harriet who lived… [...]

Whether you like fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or audiobooks, VPPL has all types of titles available by Native authors to engage with Native American heritage this month!!   [...]

October is Filipino American History Month. VPPL has titles available for check out across genres by Filipino American authors to expand and enhance your TBR before the end of the year!! [...]

Come see what 2023 horror releases are waiting to chill and thrill you this Halloween season at VPPL! [...]

Join the Friends for their annual Murder Mystery Play, The Case of the Motorcoach Murders by Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose.  Those savvy enough to figure out whodunit will have the chance to win fabulous prizes from local businesses. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $12 in advance (available at the library beginning on Saturday,… [...]

St. Nick's Mart Vendor Information Link to Vendor application Link to online payments for vendor application fees ($30; $5 electrical fee) Proceeds from this event will benefit the Friends of the Villa Park Library, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Friends act as advocates for the library; sponsoring programs and fundraising events, promoting the Library within… [...]