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Virtual: Little Women: The Musical (2022)

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total. Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in this acclaimed...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.

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
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Senior Cards & Games

Friday, December 27, 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 also...

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.

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.

Intermediate Word

Intermediate Word

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to create lists, set tabs, add page numbers, format columns, and use tables.  Prior experience with Word is required.Please register prior to class to reserve your s...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to create lists, set tabs, add page numbers, format columns, and use tables.  Prior experience with Word is required.

Holiday Trivia

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Put your holiday knowledge to the test in a fun atmosphere! Come solo or bring your friends. Small prizes will be awarded. Bonus, wear an ugly holiday themed sweater or shirt and b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Put your holiday knowledge to the test in a fun atmosphere! Come solo or bring your friends. Small prizes will be awarded. Bonus, wear an ugly holiday themed sweater or shirt and be entered into a drawing for a small prize.

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Virtual: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of the pod...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

Rick Lindy

Live Music: Jukebox Legends of the 50's & 60's Featuring Rick Lindy

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Experience a journey through the iconic hits of the 50s and 60s, featuring songs that shaped a generation.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Experience a journey through the iconic hits of the 50s and 60s, featuring songs that shaped a generation.

Snowman Candle Holder

Teen & Adult Take & Make: Snowman Candle Holder

All Day 1/13 - 1/17
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Introduction to Excel

Introduction to Excel

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to create, edit and format a spreadsheet, and how to create basic formulas.Please register prior to class to reserve your seat. The class size is limited to 12 students.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to create, edit and format a spreadsheet, and how to create basic formulas.

Please register prior to class to reserve your seat. The class size is limited to 12 students.

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Book Discussion: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto.Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation De...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk

Virtual: Taxes Are Everyone's Business

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Judi Strauss of Strauss Tax Service will discuss the latest tax return changes and concerns. A zoom link will be sent to everyone who registers. 

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Judi Strauss of Strauss Tax Service will discuss the latest tax return changes and concerns. A zoom link will be sent to everyone who registers. 

Intermediate Excel

Intermediate Excel

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to sort and filter data, how to use functions (including VLOOKUP), and how to create a simple chart.  Prior experience with Excel is required.Please register prior t...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to sort and filter data, how to use functions (including VLOOKUP), and how to create a simple chart.  Prior experience with Excel is required.

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Pocket Heart

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Feel the love by making a pocket heart.  Keep it for yourself or share it with someone special.  Teens are welcomed when accompanied by an adult.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Feel the love by making a pocket heart.  Keep it for yourself or share it with someone special.  Teens are welcomed when accompanied by an adult.

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Virtual: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of humor and heart as relatable stories and sharp wit inspire laughter about love, life, and everything in between. This is a free virtual program using Zoom. ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of humor and heart as relatable stories and sharp wit inspire laughter about love, life, and everything in between.

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

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Cut the Cable Cord

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Amazon, Apple and Netflix offer just a few of the options available for people who are interested in cutting the cable cord. Find out about all the best services as well as streami...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Amazon, Apple and Netflix offer just a few of the options available for people who are interested in cutting the cable cord. Find out about all the best services as well as streaming devices like Amazon's Firestick, Roku and Apple TV.

Paul Lisnek

Virtual: Paul Lisnek After-Election Update

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and various area libraries are proud to partner to host the Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic educa...

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

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and various area libraries are proud to partner to host the Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engagement of our patrons.

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Virtual: An Evening With Acclaimed Author James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join an intimate discussion on impactful works, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Good Lord Bird," exploring themes of race, history, and culture. This is a free virtual...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join an intimate discussion on impactful works, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Good Lord Bird," exploring themes of race, history, and culture.

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Introduction to Google Docs

Introduction to Google Docs

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to create and format a Google document, share it with others, and download it as a PDF or Word document.A Google (or Gmail) account at accounts.google.com is re...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to create and format a Google document, share it with others, and download it as a PDF or Word document.

Live Music: Songs You Love by Jane Allyson

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate the spirit of love with an upbeat twist on popular songs about romance and friendship. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 101
Event Details:

Celebrate the spirit of love with an upbeat twist on popular songs about romance and friendship. 

Valentine Bead

Teen & Adult Take & Make: Valentine Bead Decor

All Day 2/10 - 2/14
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Meditation 101

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

A regular Meditation practice has been touted by Forbes as one of the top ways to be happier! Experience a beginner-friendly, guided meditation practice and learn how you can start...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

A regular Meditation practice has been touted by Forbes as one of the top ways to be happier!