The Friends of the Library invite you to stop by the Villa Park Public Library and support our Second Annual Readathon!  The Friends will again be welcoming over 24 Cool Readers to participate in a continuous reading marathon on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to promote literacy and life long learning within our community.  

The Villa Park Library is an important part of this community and the Friends mission to Promote, Enhance and Generate Ideas has always been at our forefront. There has never been an easier way for you to help us help our community!  

WONDERING HOW YOU CAN HELP US WITH OUR MISSION?

Join us by helping to Promote the Villa Park Public Library; talk about the Readathon to everyone you know; come out and listen to our Cool Readers and donate, no amount is too small and it will make a BIG difference.

Join the Friends and help us to Generate Ideas to keep the Villa Park Public Library the coolest place in town!

Our Readathon last year was a HUGE success, and with the funds raised, the Friends were able to Enhance the Library by purchasing items from the Library's Wish List.  Stop by and take a look at our new modular shelving and LEGO building accessories in Youth Services; check out the new Shakespeare, Nolo and SAT books in Adult Services; and take a walk on the Prairie Path and see our 2 new Little Free Libraries!

Our Cool Readers will include:

 9:00 -  Mark McCleary & Lydia Hodges, Library Board Members
 9:30 -  Michelle Geyer-Ross & Dan Hippensteel, Library Board Members
10:00 - Marvelous Mornings with Miss Jean, Library Youth Services Manager
10:30 - Jan Fiola, Director of Economic Development, Village of Villa Park
11:00 -  Dianne Luebker, Vice President, Friends of the Library
11:30 -  Deborah Conroy, Illinois State Representative
12:00 - Gerrie Aulisa, Principal, Stella May Swartz School
12:30 - Bob Wagner, Trustee, Village of Villa Park
 1:00 -  Chief Bob Pavelchik, Villa Park Police Department
 1:30 -  Richard Keehner, Village Manager
 2:00 - Curious George with Miss Jean, Library Youth Services Manager
 2:30 - Sarah Keysor, Asst. Principal, Salt Creek Primary/Albright Middle Schools
 3:00 - Tony Palmisano, Superintendent School District 45
 3:30 - Michele Cummins, Principal, Ardmore School
 4:00 - Tammy Hensley, Library Board Member
 4:30 - Material Services-A Bit of Mystery, Villa Park Public Library Librarians
 5:00 - Michelle LaRusso, Secretary, Friends of the Library
 5:30 - Dan Krause, Principal, Willowbrook High School
 6:00 - Graham Harwood, CCS, Oakbrook Terrace
 6:30 - Amy Denault, Patron, Villa Park Public Library
 7:00 - Hosanna Korynecky, Village Clerk, Village of Villa Park
 7:30 - Sandra Hill, Director, Villa Park Public Library
 8:00 - Kandice Krettler, Head Circ/Outreach, VPPL
 8:30 - Rae Rupp-Srch, Former Village of Villa Park President

There's nothing Cooler than your Villa Park Library!
Stop by today and be a part of our story.