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LATE OPENING - STAFF IN-SERVICE

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Woodridge Public Library

The library will be closed in the morning and will open late at 1 p.m.  

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Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in the morning and will open late at 1 p.m.

 

Blue and white friendly yeti waving

Yeti Mania

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Are you YETI for this?Meet Bumble the Yeti from the classic holiday movie Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, play games, craft, and more!Please register each child attending.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 402
Event Details:

Are you YETI for this?

Meet Bumble the Yeti from the classic holiday movie Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, play games, craft, and more!

Please register each child attending.

Tween Take & Make: Glowing Constellations

All Day 12/9 - 12/14
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting December 9 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included. This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.  

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting December 9 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included.

This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.

 

White mug with Hershey's Hugs chocolates

Mugs & Hugs

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Decorate a mug, plus learn some great microwave dessert recipes. Hugs (the Hershey's variety), also provided.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Decorate a mug, plus learn some great microwave dessert recipes. Hugs (the Hershey's variety), also provided.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
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Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
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Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

CLOSING AT 5PM FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Woodridge Public Library

Library will close at 5 p.m. for New Year's Eve holiday and be closed all day on January 1 for New Year's Day. Outdoor book returns will remain open throughout the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Library will close at 5 p.m. for New Year's Eve holiday and be closed all day on January 1 for New Year's Day.

Outdoor book returns will remain open throughout the holiday.

CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS DAY

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

Closed all day.

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed all day.

Chicago Wolves logo

Chicago Wolves Read to Succeed Program

All Day
Children's Dept. at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a reading log from the Children's Department and return it by January 31 to receive a complimentary voucher for one  ticket to a Chicago Wolves game (one adult purchas...

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Pick up a reading log from the Children's Department and return it by January 31 to receive a complimentary voucher for one  ticket to a Chicago Wolves game (one adult purchased ticket is required).

Clay animals with text Grades 4-6

Mini Animal Clay Creations (4th-6th)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Use air dry clay and your imagination to make adorable mini animal creations. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Use air dry clay and your imagination to make adorable mini animal creations. 

Tween Take & Make: Polar Bear Bookmark

All Day 1/6 - 1/11
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting January 6 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included. This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.  

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting January 6 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included.

This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.

 

Veterinarian holding a cat

Veterinarian For A Day

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Meet a real life veterinarian and listen to a fun story! Then engage in pretend play that you are a veterinarian.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Meet a real life veterinarian and listen to a fun story! Then engage in pretend play that you are a veterinarian.

stuffed unicorn, tiger and dinosaur

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-off

All Day
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Did you ever wonder what happens at the library at night? This is the chance for your favorite stuffie to hang out and explore with some new friends.Drop off a stuffed animal any t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 174
Event Details:

Did you ever wonder what happens at the library at night? This is the chance for your favorite stuffie to hang out and explore with some new friends.

Bingo in comic explosion

Family BINGO

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

By popular demand, we're opening up BINGO for the whole family! Come for the chance to win small prizes.  Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult caretaker.&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

By popular demand, we're opening up BINGO for the whole family! Come for the chance to win small prizes. 

Children under age 9 must be accompanied by an adult caretaker. 

Chicago Wolves logo

Last Day Chicago Wolves Read to Succeed Program

All Day
Children's Dept. at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Last Day to hand in Chicago Wolves Read to Succeed Reading Logs. Pick up a reading log from the Children's Department and return it by January 31 to receive a complimentary vouc...

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Last Day to hand in Chicago Wolves Read to Succeed Reading Logs.

Dog Man running

Kids BINGO: Dog Man

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Dog Man movie and play Dog Man Bingo. Win prizes! Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot.

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

Celebrate the release of the new Dog Man movie and play Dog Man Bingo.

Win prizes!

Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot.

Dog Man running

Kids BINGO: Dog Man

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Celebrate the new Dog Man movie and play Dog Man Bingo. Win prizes! Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Celebrate the new Dog Man movie and play Dog Man Bingo.

Win prizes!

Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot.

Black and white abstract artwork

Family Art Studio

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Experiment with contrast and texture as we work together to create a community art piece inspired by Charles McGee. The finished collaborative artwork will be on display in th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Experiment with contrast and texture as we work together to create a community art piece inspired by Charles McGee. The finished collaborative artwork will be on display in the lobby from February 9-28.

Tween Take & Make: Heart Luminary

All Day 2/3 - 2/8
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting February 3 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included. This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.  

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting February 3 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included.

This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.

 

Comic book with cute cookie and mug of cocoa

Comics, Cookies & Cocoa

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Come chat with friends about comics you are enjoying and eat yummy treats!  We will talk about our favorite Rebecca Caudill 2025 nominees as well as other great books to check...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come chat with friends about comics you are enjoying and eat yummy treats!  We will talk about our favorite Rebecca Caudill 2025 nominees as well as other great books to checkout.

robot in the woods

No School Movie Matinee

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Free family fun!  Come to the library on this day off school for a movie and snack on us.Please register ALL family members who will attend.  Children under the age of 9 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Free family fun!  Come to the library on this day off school for a movie and snack on us.

Please register ALL family members who will attend.  Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

portrait of boy created with LEGO pieces

LEGO Self Portrait

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Come join the fun and make a self portrait with Legos. We will provide the materials, you will bring your imagination!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Come join the fun and make a self portrait with Legos. We will provide the materials, you will bring your imagination!

canvas with scribbles and stick figure surrounded by art supplies

Bad Art Afternoon

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Bad at art? Then this program is for you. Use your wildest imagination to create art that is intentionally bad!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Bad at art? Then this program is for you. Use your wildest imagination to create art that is intentionally bad!

Memorial Day - Closed

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

Library will reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m. Book returns remain open 24/7.

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Library will reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m. Book returns remain open 24/7.