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Library Card Sign-up Month

Saves hundreds of dollars a year when you sign up for a VLP Library Card! From over 20,000 books and periodicals and access to our seed library, to event chairs and tables and free tickets to local attractions. Discover all the magic that happens when you become a part of the Village!

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Young Children

Ages 0-5

Ignite a love for learning with programs, books, and so much more.

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Enhance academic skills, explore enrichment opportunities, and build character through our dynamic programming.

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Access college & career exploration, leadership development, and service learning.

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Adults

Ages 18+

Obtain workforce development support, technology help, and attend fitness classes.

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Featured Book Of The Month

Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.

As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?

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A Journey of Service and Literacy: Reflections by Dr. Barbara L. Shaw

As I reflect on my 82 years of life, filled with service, leadership, and faith, I am reminded of the many paths I have traveled, both literally and figuratively. My…

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Mission Moments

LINK Leaders Alum, Danyiesha Haskins, aced her ServSafe test!! She is officially ServSafe Manager Certified, and can use this certification as she searches for a job in the food service industry. I am so so proud of the resilience and dedication she has shown, not just throughout the late spring and summer in attending her course, but throughout her young life. We love you Danyiesha, and congratulations on your accomplishment!
Kim Jolley -Director of Teen Programs

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Mission Moments

The Schools Out Camp Kids, made up of Pre-K -2nd graders, read for a total of 500 minutes, completely coloring in a whole reading tracker light saber!

Bekki Johnson -Academic Teacher

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Mission Moments

Ms. Bekki's 3rd-4th grade class came to read to the PreK-K. They asked questions about the books and were really focused. It was so good to see how they were engaged and excited about having the older kids read to them!

Keniesha Cromer -Academic Teacher

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