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Elf sitting on bookshelf

Where's Larry The Library Elf?

All Day 12/1 - 12/5
Children's Dept. at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Did you know your library has its very own elf? Each day from December 1 through December 23 Larry will be in a new spot, with a new book. Find out what Larry is reading and w...

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

Did you know your library has its very own elf? Each day from December 1 through December 23 Larry will be in a new spot, with a new book. Find out what Larry is reading and win a sticker!

 

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.  

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

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

 

Elf sitting on a bookshelf

Where's Larry The Library Elf?

All Day 12/7 - 12/23
Children's Dept. at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Did you know your library has its very own elf? Each day from December 1 through December 23 Larry will be in a new spot, with a new book. Find out what Larry is reading and w...

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

Did you know your library has its very own elf? Each day from December 1 through December 23 Larry will be in a new spot, with a new book. Find out what Larry is reading and win a sticker!

 
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.

Colorful piñata

Spanish Language Storytime

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime all in Spanish, as we explore the traditions of Mexico during Christmastime. Please register each child attending. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime all in Spanish, as we explore the traditions of Mexico during Christmastime. 

Please register each child attending. 

cute polar bear waving

Family Storytime & Craft: Bears

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

You won't bear to miss out on this story time! Aimed at ages 0-5 years.Please register each child that will complete a craft.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

You won't bear to miss out on this story time! Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

Please register each child that will complete a craft.

Jefferson Singers Caroling

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Family
group of penguins playing in the snow

Polar Playgroup

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Calling all baby, toddler and preschool explorers! Join us for an arctic-themed playgroup experience.

Full
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all baby, toddler and preschool explorers! Join us for an arctic-themed playgroup experience.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
young black girl reading book

Sensory Storytime and Play

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.   If ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.

 

winter trees covered in snow

Snowy Tree Painting

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Paint a wintery scene of a snowy tree as a family.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paint a wintery scene of a snowy tree as a family.

Calendar page turning to January 1 with balloons and confetti

Noon Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

3, 2, 1…Happy New Year! You don’t have to stay up until midnight to ring in the new year. We will celebrate with crafts and an exciting balloon drop countdown that will repeat seve...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 418
Event Details:

3, 2, 1…Happy New Year! You don’t have to stay up until midnight to ring in the new year. We will celebrate with crafts and an exciting balloon drop countdown that will repeat several times during the hour.

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.

Two children in lab coats examining vials

Preschool Play & Learn: Science Mania

Friday, January 3, 2025 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 Science M...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

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.

stuffed unicorn, tiger, and dinosaur

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick-up

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

Pick up your stuffed animal any time between 1-5 p.m. We'll have a slideshow of your stuffie's fun adventures playing during this time as well.   Please register for pro...

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Event Details:

Pick up your stuffed animal any time between 1-5 p.m. We'll have a slideshow of your stuffie's fun adventures playing during this time as well.

 

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. 

mom and child building a snowman

Family Storytime & Craft: Snow

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Come in from the cold and join us at storytime! Aimed at ages 0-5 years. Please register each child that will complete a craft.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come in from the cold and join us at storytime! Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

Please register each child that will complete a craft.

young black girl reading book

Sensory Storytime and Play

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.   If ...

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

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.

 

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.

variety of emoji faces rotating around heart

Preschool Play & Learn: Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Friday, February 7, 2025 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 social and emo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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 social and emotion learning – Don’t Worry. Be Happy!