Addison/Villa Park Reads
Library Programs
Adult Programs
To register for adult programs at the Addison Public Library,
4 Friendship Plaza, Addison,
contact the Adult Services Desk, 630-458-3320.
To register for adult programs at the Villa Park Public Library,
305 S. Ardmore, Villa Park,
contact the Check Out Desk, 630-834-1164.
Thursday, February 4, 7 pm
The Pact / We Beat the Street
Actor/storyteller Grant Fitch shares the stories of Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt. Cosponsored by the Women's Club of Addison.
Addison Public Library
Register online.
Tuesday, March 16, 7 pm
The Job Corps: Opening Windows of Academic Encouragement and Doors to Vocational Opportunity
Jan Larsen of Joliet Job Corps describes free educational and training job skills programs available to teens ages 16 years old and older.
Villa Park Public Library
Monday, March 22, 2 pm or 6:30 pm
Monday Movie: The Pact (85 min.)
Addison Public Library
Register online for the 2 pm or the 6:30 showing.
Wednesday, April 14, 7 pm
Author Sharon Draper’s Visit
The following programs are open to adults from both communities.
9:35-10:25 am, Addison Trail High School Auditorium
1:35-2:15 pm, Willowbrook High School Auditorium
7-9 pm, Community Reception for Sharon Draper, author of We Beat the Street: Following a short presentation, Sharon Draper will answer questions and autograph copies of her books.
Rotunda, Addison Village Hall, 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison
Thursday, April 15, 7 pm
Book Discussion of The Pact and We Beat the Street
Copies of the books are available at both libraries about one month before the discussion.
Villa Park Public Library
Children's Programs
Addison Public Library
Children’s programs are restricted to Addison Public Library card holders. To register, contact the Ask Here Desk, 630-458-3338.
Wednesday, March 3, 7-8 pm
Oh the Places You’ll Go...
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with games, crafts, and stories.
Registration begins February 20.
Wednesday, March 17, 7-7:45 pm
The Doctor Is IN: The All Dr. Seuss Show
Storyteller, songstress, and ventriloquist Sandi Sylver presents this show based on some Dr. Seuss characters.
Tickets are available beginning March 6.
Villa Park Public Library
Children’s programs are restricted to Villa Park Public Library card holders. To register, contact the Check Out Desk, 630-834-1164.
Wednesday, March 3, 9:30-10:30 am
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Storyteller Grant Fitch leads the festivities with a live version of Oh, the Places You’ll Go and other Dr. Seuss favorites.