Woodridge Public Library

Summer Reading has begun! We have programs for all ages. Readers can earn prizes just for reading--or being read to or doing activites in the cases of our youngest readers. The Summer Reading Programs run from June 3 - July 27.

Children from birth to age 13 can sign up in the Children's Department. We have three different programs to fit all levels of readers. New this year: children need a library card to sign up.	Teens can sign up for Read 5, Take 5. Register and log books online, or at the Adult/Young Adult Reference Desk. Program Brochure	Adults can sign up for Groundbreaking Reads. Register and log books online, or at the Adult/Young Adult Reference Desk. Program Brochure

A big THANK YOU to all the donors to the Children's Department Summer Reading Program. Their contributions help us encourage kids and families to keep reading over the summer. You can see all the donors here and posted outside the Children's Department.

Friday, June 21, 7:00 p.m.

Jen Para is the highest ranked woman in this form of martial arts outside of Malaysia. She has traveled to Malaysia for cultural understanding and for training in empty-hand and weapons by high ranking Gayong masters.

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Saturday, June 22, 2:00 p.m.

Would you like to try your hand at making a quilt square? Sue Murray will show us, step-by-step, how to do this. Bring your own sewing machine and basic supplies like thread and scissors. Sue will provide the fabric. Basic sewing skills are required. Space is limited, so register soon.

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Looking for something with more substance than a beach read, or something new to do during your staycation? What about a real tale of an exciting pearl heist or a visit to a fantastical bookstore. Choose one or both and join us for discussion.

Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. The Great Pearl Heist by Molly Crosby

Tuesday, July 23, 7:00 p.m. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan

Jen Para is a senior instructor of Silat Seni Gayong, a Malaysian martial art. She is the highest ranked women in the art outside of Southeast Asia and holds the title “Sri Kandi.” She is a student in the United States Gayong Federation under Cikgu Sam. She has traveled to Malaysia on several occasions for additional training.

Para uses her expertise as a digital photographer to share her experiences with the people of Southeast Asia and her passion for the martial arts. Her photos convey the culture of Malaysia, examples of martial arts poses, and ...