2021 Online Summer Reading ProgramJune 1-August 6Online sign-up starts on Monday, May 24Whooooo loves reading? We do! Join us this summeron Beanstack to explore the wide world of animals andreading with our Summer Reading Program, Tails andTales. Beanstack is an easy-to-use online program, alsoavailable as an app for iOS or Android devices. Getready to start tracking reading, collecting badges, andearning tickets for prize drawings. Our Adult and Youthprograms are free, fun, and open to everyone!

Whitney is a part-time Public Services Associate. She started working at the library in February of 2020. She loves discovering unique picture books and planning storytimes. Her all-time favorite books are Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien.

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Join us for a virtual fireside chat with journalist, author and filmmaker Alex Kotlowitz.Alex’s most notable books are An American Summer: Love and Death in Chicagoand the award-winning national bestseller There Are No Children Here. Our guestalso won an Emmy for the 2011 documentary The Interrupters. The fireside chat willbe moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich.Alex and Mary will have a forty-five minute wide ranging discussion, followed byabout fifteen minutes to answer your questions.

Free Meals for Kids 18 & Under Are Back!April 1-May 20Kids ages 18 and younger are eligible for a free meal! Grab & Go Lunches are available atthe library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays &Thursdays from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Please call the library, visit our website, or follow us onsocial media for more information!

Blood Drive with Versiti • Library Parking LotTuesday, April 13 • 2:30-6:30 pm • Registration isrequiredThe Blood Drive will take place in the coachparked in the library's parking lot. To set up atime, call Camille from Versiti at 847-305-9998.Visit the library's event calendar for more detailsand a link to register online.

Join us for a virtual fireside chat with author John Sandford. John Sandford is thepseudonym of American writer John Roswell Camp. Camp won the Pulitzer Prize injournalism in 1986, and was one of four finalists for the prize in 1980. Camp is the author offorty published novels, all of which have appeared, in one format or another, on The NewYork Times best-seller lists.

Serving the Communities of Villa Park and Oakbrook Terrace

Villa Park Public Library | April/May, 2021

An Evening with Author Alex Kotlowitz on Thursday, May 6 at 7 pm • Online via Zoom

National Library WeekApril 4-10, 2021Check out our specialprogramming incelebration of NationalLibrary Week on page 4of this issue. This year'stheme is "Welcome toyour library!"

An Evening with Author John Sandford on Wednesday, April 14 at 7 pm • Online via Zoom

Library HoursVisit our website or follow us on social media for current library hours.

Staff Spotlight On: Whitney Martin

Children’s Book Week: “Reading is a Superpower” May 3-9, 2021 • All agesChildren’s Book Week, an annual celebration of books for kids and teens, began in 1919 and is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Stay tuned to thelibrary’s social media, website, and newsletters for detailsabout our celebration, and how to power up with reading!

May the Fourth: A Star Wars CelebrationTuesday, May 4 • 11 am • All agesAre you a Star Wars fan? Journey to a galaxy far, far away with us for Star Wars Day, recognized each year on May 4th. Sign up for a special storytime and activity pack to enjoy at home!

Mother’s Day CraftFriday, May 7 -OR- Saturday, May 8 All agesCelebrate moms, grandmothers, aunts, and other loved ones with a craft! Young children will need some adult help.

Kids Cook: Pizza Party! Thursday, April 22 • 4 pm Ages 6 & Up Are you a big fan of pizza? So are we! Join Chef Kristyn of Mealtime Memories as she shares all her pizza- making secrets with us, and recipes for everyone to try at home to become personal pizza pros!

Kids Cook: Desserts in Disguise Monday, May 10 • 4 pm Ages 6 & Up

Nom nom nom! Chef Kristyn of Mealtime Memories shows and tells us all about desserts and shares recipes for everyone to try at home.

Family Geocaching Scavenger HuntMonday, May 24–Saturday, May 29 • All agesNational Scavenger Hunt day is May 24! Celebrate by joining our Family GeocachingScavenger Hunt! There will be 28 waypoints (locations) where items can be found. After registration, you will receive your list of coordinate waypoints and have 7 days to hunt. Send in pictures to be entered into a drawing for a prize!

youth, tween & teen classes

Mondays -OR- Thursdays • 10:30 am • Information about how to access theonline program will be sent via email shortly before the program begins.

online youth storytimes1st & 3rd Saturdays every month • 11 am • Information about how to access theonline program will be sent via email shortly before the program begins.

Tuesdays -OR- Thursdays • 9:30 am • Information about how to access theonline program will be sent via email shortly before the program begins.

April 3, 17; May 1, 15

April 5-May 13

April 6-May 13

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MarvelousMornings

Babies &Books

ToddlerTime

PLEASE NOTE: All youth programs are online and requireregistration and an email address.

CommunityStorytime

3rd Friday of each month • 10 am • Information about how to access theonline program will be sent via email shortly before the program begins.

April 16 &May 21

PLEASE NOTE: All youth programs are online and require registration and an email address.

CrafternoonsTuesdays, April 6; May 11 • 2 pm • Ages 7 & UpA program for crafty kids! Make a fun project using awide variety of materials. Explore, experiment, andcreate. Information about how to access the onlineprogram will be sent via email shortly before theprogram begins.

Free Meals for Kids 18 & Under Are Back! April 1-May 20

Kids ages 18 and younger are eligible for a free meal! Grab & Go Lunches areavailable at the library on Tuesdays,Wednesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Please call the library, visit our website, or follow us on socialmedia for more information!

Teen Book TriviaFriday, April 9–Sunday, April 11 • Ages 13-18 • Limit 50 Think you have what it takes to beat our Teen Book Trivia?Sign up today to test your knowledge – if you answerenough questions correctly, you’ll be entered into adrawing for a $15 Amazon gift card!

Financial Strategies for Early College PlannersThursday, April 15 • 6-7:30 pm • Middle School FamiliesLimit 100 • Online via Zoom Presented by My College Planning Team, this workshop/webinar will emphasize the importance of getting a jumpstart on college planning and introduce financial aid options available to early planners. It will also cover mistakes to avoid when saving for college and recommend college-planning resources for families.

Teen Book Box Sign-Up Monday, May 3 • 9 am • Grades 6-12 • Limit 15 Sign up for our Teen Book Box subscriptionservice! Registrants will receive a themed boxwith a library book, as well as goodies, treats,activities, crafts, and book lists. If this is your firsttime registering, you will receive a follow-upform to determine your personal readingpreferences. Sign up by May 17th and receiveyour subscription box on June 14th!

STEAM for Tweens & Teens!Wednesday, May 12 • 1 pm • Grades 5-12 • Limit25Sign up for our monthly STEAM kits aimed attweens and teens! Each take-home kit includesmaterials for a project that encouragescreativity, exploration, and critical thinkingthrough inquiry-based learning.

Grants, Scholarships, and LoansThursday, May 27 • 6-7:30 pm • High School Students & Up • Limit 100 • Online via ZoomPresented by My College Planning Team, thiswebinar will explore the complex world ofneed-based and merit-based financial aid. Get tips for optimizing college admissions and scholarships, and learn strategies forlowering your Expected Family Contribution(EFC), which will increase your financial aideligibility.

Project: Poetry! Monday, April 5 • Ages 12 & Up • Limit 30April is National Poetry Month!Celebrate by taking home a personalpoetry kit. Kits will include informationabout various types of poetry as well asmaterials for magnet poetry, blackoutpoetry, emoji poetry, and more.

Handheld Mode: pick up and play with the Joy‐Con™controllers attached, or in the Joy‐Con™ Grip.

Tabletop Mode: Flip the stand to share the screen, thenshare the fun with a multiplayer game.

TV mode: Dock the Switch to enjoy HD gaming on a TV orcomputer monitor.

COMING SOON: Nintendo Switch™ systems for checkout!

We're excited to start offering something entirely new tocheck out: Nintendo Switch™ gaming consoles! Thesesystems can be used in three different ways:

"It's impossible,"said pride.

"It's risky,"said experience.

"It's pointless,"said reason.

"Give it a try,"whispered theheart.

- unknown

tween & teen classes

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PLEASE NOTE: All tween & teen programs are online andrequire registration and an email address.

April is National Poetry Month!

Chicago Architecture Highlights: A Virtual Walking TourWednesday, April 7 • 7 pm • Online via ZoomChicago is widely recognized for its variety of modernarchitectural styles. See buildings constructed from the late19th century through Frank Gehry's Jay Pritzker Pavilion.Presented by Jeff Mishur.

Cook-Along with Chef Gale GandFriday, April 9 • 7 pm • Online via ZoomChef Gand will prepare a shopping list ofingredients and recipes ahead of ourprogram, which will be shared withparticipants. Then, cook-along with ChefGand, or sit back and watch her prepare therecipes.

After Hours Event: Reader's Theater presented by theFriends of the Villa Park Library and The EpiphanyPlayersSaturday, April 10 • 7 pm • Online via ZoomHome to Mother, a comedy in one act, written by MaryLawrence. John Wingate forgets his wife’s birthday, and wifeBetty is not happy. She decides to go home to mother, andthe timing couldn’t be worse.

Cheese 101Saturday, April 17 • 2-3:30 pm • Online via ZoomLearn about traditional cheese styles, milk types, and basic flavor profiles. Registrants will be emailed a suggested shopping list. Presented byMeredith Meder ACS CCP.

Simple Spring/Summer Meals with Chef MaddoxThursday, May 6 • 7-8:30 pm • Online via YouTube Join Chef Maddox to learn new recipes with incredible flavorsand only a few ingredients.

Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) 101: An IntroductionMonday, April 5 • 7-8 pm • Ages 18 & Up • Online via ZoomMOBA collects, exhibits, and celebrates art that will be seenin no other venue. We interpret the art and compare it toclassic art. This is art too bad to be ignored!

Bessie Coleman: One Woman Virtual ShowMonday, April 26 • 6:30-7:30 pm • Online via ZoomJoin Gigi Coleman, great niece of Bessie Coleman, as shemarks the 100th anniversary by reenacting the life of theworld’s first African-American female to become a licensedpilot in 1921.

Downsize/Declutter without the DumpsterTuesday, April 20 • 6-7:15 pm • Online via ZoomReduce your impact on the planet while minimizing yourpossessions. Learn where to donate, what to recycle, andhow to safely dispose of unwanted items. Presented bySCARCE DuPage.

Basic Bread & BeyondWednesday, April 21 • 7-8:30 pm • Online via ZoomJoin Father Dominic, the Bread Monk, for a narrated PowerPoint presentation on ways to take a basic white bread recipe and make it special.

Pizza Beyond Red Sauce & MozzWednesday, May 19 • 7-8:30 pm • Online via ZoomExplore new flavors and textures with pizzas byFather Dominic, the Bread Monk. Join us for a livenarrated PowerPoint including the secrets to agreat crust, sauces, and toppings!

Murder, Mayhem, and the Mob: Part Two: Post-CaponeTuesday, April 6 • 6-7:30 pm • Online via ZoomJoin Clarence Goodman as he investigates the post-Caponeperiod and the Mob's move into the Modern Era.

National Library WeekApril 4-10!

Seed StartingMonday, April 12 • 7:30-8:30 pm • Online via ZoomJoin us as Master Gardener Paul Stoffels from the U of IExtension program shows us how to get started!

Vegetable Container GardeningMonday, May 3 • 7-8 pm • Online via ZoomJoin us for tips and tricks! Presented by Master Gardener Pat Kosmach from the U of I Extension program.

Creativity in the GardenTuesday, April 27 • 7 pm • Online via ZoomThe garden is the perfect place to show creativity. Be courageous in your garden decisions, think outside of the box, and make your garden uniquely yours. Sponsored by the Villa Park Garden Club.

How to Care for Raised BedsTuesday, May 25 • 7pm • Online via ZoomThe GardenWorks Project will share how to care for raisedbeds, as well as information on their garden programs.Sponsored by the Villa Park Garden Club.

Brunch Cuisine Ideas with Chef MaddoxThursday, April 1 • 7-8:30 pm • Online via ZoomGet your mid-morning started off on the right foot bylearning some great recipes as well as methods & techniqueswhen breakfast & lunch fans come together.

Build the Perfect Cheese BoardTuesday, May 4 • 6:30-8pm • Online via ZoomLearn how to create a beautiful cheese platter! Registrantswill be emailed a suggested shopping list. Presented byMeredith Meder ACS CCP.

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Murder, Mayhem, and the Mob: Part Three: Boss of BossesTuesday, May 4 • 6-7:30 pm • Online via ZoomTake a look at the Mob's influence on popular culture.

Weiss Financial Ratings Series Tips & TricksMonday, April 12 • 6-7 pm • Online via ZoomPaige Grillo of Greyhouse Publishing will give some tips &tricks for using our Weiss Financial Ratings Series database.

Making Budgets WorkTuesday, April 13 • 6-7 pm • Online via ZoomLana Thompson of BMO Harris will discuss identifyingpersonal obstacles to budgeting and creating a structure totrack and analyze spending.

Preparing for Major PurchasesWednesday, April 14 • 6-7 pm • Online via ZoomJoe Christopher of Inland Bank will discuss how to prepare for major purchases.

Identity TheftThursday, April 15 • 3-4 pm • Online via ZoomLana Thompson of BMO Harris will discuss methods used byidentity thieves to steal personal information and how toprotect yourself.

Financial Strategies for Early College PlannersThursday, April 15 • 6-7:30 pm • Middle School FamiliesLimit 100 • Online via ZoomPresented by My College Planning Team, thisworkshop/webinar will emphasize the importance of gettinga jumpstart on college planning and introduce financial aidoptions available to early planners. It will also cover mistakesto avoid when saving for college and recommend college-planning resources for families.

ValueLine Investment Survey Tips & TricksFriday, April 16 • Prerecorded video via YouTubeDon Nuding of ValueLine Investment Survey will give sometips & tricks for using our ValueLine Online database. Thispresentation will be prerecorded.

CRAFTY CREATIONS WITH GILDAFee $15 per project, per person

Saturday, April 10Age Reversing Gentle Stretch: Join us for this 40-minuteslow-paced full body stretch. Barre work is done with achair for a deeper release in end stretching.

Saturday, April 24Balletone Cardio Dance: Ballet inspired 40-minute low-intensity cardio workout. No equipment needed.

Saturday, May 8Dynamic Stretch: Release, Rebalance, Restore: Slow-paced 40-minute workout to rebalance the entire body.Mat needed for floorwork.

Saturday, May 22Move to Fit: Low Impact Strengthening : This 40-minutefull body workout maximizes strength and mobility. Donestanding and seated in a chair. Gym shoes recommendedOptional: light hand weights (1-2 lbs.)

Saturdays, April 10 & May 8 • 9-10 amClasses are designed to be thoughtful and balanced toempower those who attend to feel strong and agile withintheir body and their mind.

Gilda will share a prerecorded YouTube video

with participantsdemonstrating

how to paint the piece. Attendees may view the

video at any time once theyhave received the link.

Supplies must be paid for

and picked up at the library.

Program fees are due within 3 days. Registrants with unpaid fees will be placed on the waiting list after 3 days. While supplies last.

PLEASE NOTE: All adult programs are online and require registration and an email address.

Dynamic Movement 180 Workout Series presented byLisa Sawczuk • Online via prerecorded YouTube video

Happy Healthy Yoga with Katie SayadOnline via GoogleMeet

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Thursday, April 8

Wednesday, May 12

Virtual Fitness classes

Ron Tyler, former Willowbrook High School Biology teacher and Counselor, donated five volume editions of the Cave Club Underground Press 1968-1983 to the library. The Willowbrook Cave Exploring and Outdoor Club was foundedby Mr. Tyler in 1969. It grew from seven students and twofaculty members to over 200 students and 20 facultymembers between 1969 - 1982. The volumes will be housedas reference materials in the Quiet Reading Room in theLocal History Collection.

Thursday, April 1Wild and Crazy Guys:

How the Comedy Mavericks of the ‘80s

Changed Hollywood Forever by Nick De Semlyen

Thursday, May 6There Are No Children Here:

The Story of Two BoysGrowing up in the

Other Americaby Alex Kotlowitz

ONLINE BOOK DISCUSSIONS VIA ZOOMParticipants must have an email address to participate.

The program link will be shared with all registered participants.

Books Worth Talking Aboutled by Michelle Hoffmann

from 7-8:15 pm

PLEASE NOTE: All adult programs are online and require registration and an email address.

Books & Bitesled by Sean Birmingham

from 11:30 am-12:15 pm

Thursday, April 15Those Who Wish Me Dead: A Novelby Michael Koryta

Thursday, May 20Thereby Hangs a Tail

by Spencer Quinn

Program fees are due within 3 days. Registrants with unpaid fees will be placed on the waiting list after 3 days. While supplies last.

Thursday, April 8There There

by Tommy Orange

adult classes

Mystery Readersled by Denise Kuhr

from 6-7 pm

Thursday, May 13Next Year in Havana

by Chanel Cleeton

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Friends of the Villa Park LibraryDo you love your Library? Become a Friend! The Friends act as advocates for the library; sponsoring programsand fundraising events, promoting the library within the community, and helping to improve the libraryfacilities and services. For more information, email the Friends at: FRIENDSoftheVPLibrary@gmail.com

Want to support the Friends? Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Friends of the Villa Park Library.

The Journey of a Library Hold(created by Pola B., Circulation Assistant)

news/friends

Hold is PlacedHolds can either be placed in person, over the phone,

or on our website at vppl.info

A Hold Report is RunLibrary staff prints a list with hold

requests. This report is run once in themorning and again in the evening

Holds Are CollectedHolds are then gathered from

all over the library.

Hold is Ready to be Picked UpHolds are shelved and filed by the last

4 digits of a patron's library cardnumber and the first letter of the

patron's last name

A Hold Notification is sentOnce a hold is ready, the patron will be notified. Notifications can

be sent via email, text, phone, or mail.

Hold Pickup!Holds will remain available

for 7 days.

Items in lockers will be checkedout to patron accounts.

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An anonymous donor for a one-year subscription to Discover and NationalWildlife.Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kurasz for a one-year subscription to GoodHousekeeping, Bon Appetit, and Midwest Living.Wanda Koeller for a one-year subscription to Ranger Rick.June and Fred Eaton for a one-year subscription to Atlantic Monthly,

Donation from Vivienne CarlsonDonation from June and Fred Eaton

Photo PolicyThe Villa Park Public Library reserves the right for staff to photograph andrecord during programs and events to promote activities, collections, andservices. Participants are not identified without their permission. Please notifystaff if you do not want yourself or your child to be photographed or recorded.

Accommodation InformationIndividuals who require an accommodation for a disability for any librarypresentation should contact the library at (630) 834-1164 at least three daysbefore a program or event.

Adopt-a-Magazine Donations - Thank you to the following donors:

Writer, and Parents.

Memorials and Gifts - Thank you to the following donors:

Donations to the LibraryAre you interested in learning more about how to donate to the Villa ParkPublic Library? Contact Carolyn Turner at (630) 834-1164 ext. 110, or visit ourwebsite at: https://www.vppl.info/library-info/support-your-library/

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Board of TrusteesSteve De La RosaDeborah Canale

Jennifer HovanecAdelaide “Pat” Hubbard

Wanda KoellerDianne LuebkerMark McCleary

Library Board MeetingsWednesday, April 28Wednesday, May 26Beginning at 7 pm

The public is invited to attend.

Department HeadsSandra Hill, Library Director

Kandice Krettler, Deputy Director &

Head of Circulation/Outreach Services

Sean Birmingham, Head of Public Services

John Bradford, Head of Materials Services

Jean Jansen, Youth Services Manager