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Labor Day - Closed

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

Closed for Labor Day, the library will reopen Tuesday, September 6 at 9 a.m. Outdoor book drops remain open 24/7.

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed for Labor Day, the library will reopen Tuesday, September 6 at 9 a.m. Outdoor book drops remain open 24/7.

Paint bottle and child's hand finger painting

Take & Make: Baby Paint Kit

All Day 9/3 - 9/7
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Available: September 3- September 7, while supplies last Pick up: at Circulation Desk Starting September 3 stop by the Circulation Desk in the lobby of the lib...

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Available: September 3- September 7, while supplies last

Pick up: at Circulation Desk

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage. Meetings give intermediate and abo...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

Children dancing and playing on alphabet blocks

Preschool Play & Learn: Alphapalooza!

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Here is a chance for preschoolers and their grown-ups to play and learn together. Different early childhood learning skills will be covered each month. This month is Alphapalooza -...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Here is a chance for preschoolers and their grown-ups to play and learn together. Different early childhood learning skills will be covered each month. This month is Alphapalooza - Language Arts.

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TEEN PIZZA & SERVICE

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Complete one service hour, then eat pizza. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Complete one service hour, then eat pizza. 

Neon signs with party streamers, pizza, and art supplies

Tween Takeover

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

We're keeping the Library open after hours, just for Tweens! Hang out with your friends and craft, play octopus tag, eat pizza, and more. The pizza will be purchased through D...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We're keeping the Library open after hours, just for Tweens! Hang out with your friends and craft, play octopus tag, eat pizza, and more.

Fall Coaster

Teen & Adult Take & Make: Fall Coaster

All Day 9/9 - 9/13
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pick up at the Circulation Desk, while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up at the Circulation Desk, while supplies last. 

Fun smiling mushroom craft

Children's Take and Make: Silly Mushroom

All Day 9/9 - 9/14
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Starting September 9 stop by the Circulation Desk in the lobby of the library to get a craft kit to take home.

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Starting September 9 stop by the Circulation Desk in the lobby of the library to get a craft kit to take home.

Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 - 5

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Exciting interactive play, music, and stories for your preschool child. Kids are encouraged to attend independently; they will have a great time while learning social skills. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Exciting interactive play, music, and stories for your preschool child. Kids are encouraged to attend independently; they will have a great time while learning social skills.

Toddler Time: Ages 2 - 3

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker. Registration is required.  ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker.

Beaded lanyard with flower bead and a lobster claw hook with a split ring.

DIY Beaded Lanyard

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a special beaded lanyard for your keys, work badge, or school ID!  Teens are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Registration required Adult program

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Create a special beaded lanyard for your keys, work badge, or school ID!  Teens are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Registration required

Adult program

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage. Meetings give intermediate and abo...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

Toddler Time: Ages 2 - 3

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker. Registration is required.  ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker.

Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 - 5

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Exciting interactive play, music, and stories for your preschool child. Kids are encouraged to attend independently; they will have a great time while learning social skills. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Exciting interactive play, music, and stories for your preschool child. Kids are encouraged to attend independently; they will have a great time while learning social skills.

Adult Puzzle Pack: Fall Colors

All Day 9/11 - 9/17
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pick up at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pick up at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. 

Baby Lapsit: 0 - 24 Months

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Storytime designed for babies 0-24 months and their care. Simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by fifteen minutes of social time. Registration...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Storytime designed for babies 0-24 months and their care. Simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by fifteen minutes of social time.

Toddler Time: Ages 2 - 3

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker. Registration is required.  ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker.

Baby Lapsit: 0 - 24 Months

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Storytime designed for babies 0-24 months and their care. Simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by fifteen minutes of social time. Registration...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Storytime designed for babies 0-24 months and their care. Simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by fifteen minutes of social time.

Estate Planning

Estate Planning Explained

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A representative from Bentron Financial Group will explain the estate planning process from beginning to end. Planning techniques and documents will also be shared.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

A representative from Bentron Financial Group will explain the estate planning process from beginning to end. Planning techniques and documents will also be shared.

two babies playing with percussion instruments

Baby & Toddler Tunes

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Does your little one love music? If so, join us for a half hour of singing songs, moving to music, and exploring different types of rhythm instruments. This program is open fo...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Does your little one love music? If so, join us for a half hour of singing songs, moving to music, and exploring different types of rhythm instruments. This program is open for birth to 2 year olds with an adult caregiver. 

calendar image baby and toddler tunes

Baby and Toddler Tunes

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Does your little one love music? If so, join us for a half hour of singing songs, moving to music, and exploring different types of rhythm instruments. This program is open fo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Does your little one love music? If so, join us for a half hour of singing songs, moving to music, and exploring different types of rhythm instruments. This program is open for birth to 2 year olds with an adult caregiver. 

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Senior Cards & Games

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

The library provides a friendly space and games on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Library provides Yahtzee, decks of cards and poker chips, and Bunco. Attendees may ...

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Seniors
Event Details:

The library provides a friendly space and games on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Library provides Yahtzee, decks of cards and poker chips, and Bunco.

Manila evidence folder with magnifying glass examining fingerprint

Junior Detectives: Fingerprint Experts

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us as we become detectives and learn about the fascinating science behind fingerprints!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us as we become detectives and learn about the fascinating science behind fingerprints!

Tinkercad

3D Design with Tinkercad

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to use the free online 3D design application, Tinkercad, as you create a bookmark to be 3D printed at the library. Sign up for a free Tinkercad account at tinkercad.co...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to use the free online 3D design application, Tinkercad, as you create a bookmark to be 3D printed at the library.