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Teens Drop-in: Life-size SORRY!

All Day 3/31 - 4/4
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Go retro and play a life-size version of the board game with your friends in the Teen Dept.  

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

Go retro and play a life-size version of the board game with your friends in the Teen Dept. 

text "Movie Matinee" with tropical flowers and Polynesian man

No School Movie Matinee

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
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 must b...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Image of mason jar candle with florals

Mason Jar Candle

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Create a festive candle with lemon, lime, and essential oils to kick off the beginning of Spring!

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

Create a festive candle with lemon, lime, and essential oils to kick off the beginning of Spring!

paper strips, scissors and assembled paper chain

Paper Chain Contest

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

This creative problem-solving program will have you competing for bragging rights. Can you make the longest paper chain? 

Full
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

This creative problem-solving program will have you competing for bragging rights. Can you make the longest paper chain? 

Bingo Cards

Adult Spring BINGO

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Play BINGO! No fees. Small prizes. Fun guaranteed.Adults only, please!

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

Play BINGO! No fees. Small prizes. Fun guaranteed.

Adults only, please!

bees flying around orange flowers

The Eco-Friendly Sanctuary: Enhance Your Home with Native Plants

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

12-1 p.m. Presentation: Discover the benefits of native plants and the pollinators they attract! Learn which plants thrive in our local landscapes while exploring ways to conserve ...

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

12-1 p.m. Presentation: Discover the benefits of native plants and the pollinators they attract!

Winter & Fin

Live Music: What Were You Doing in '62 with Jeff Winter & Janis Fine

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Relive the magic of timeless classics from the legendary artists of 1962.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

Relive the magic of timeless classics from the legendary artists of 1962.

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 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.

Monthly Meditation Group in Blue text. Beneath the text is an image of three women mediating at the library.

Monthly Meditation Group

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Experience a beginner-friendly guided meditation practice in a small group setting! 

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

Experience a beginner-friendly guided meditation practice in a small group setting! 

bunnies and chick PEEPS candy

Party With My Peeps

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Which springtime animal is your favorite: bunny or chick? Vote for and enjoy your favorite PEEPS® candy, craft, and meet real animals at our mini petting zoo (bunnies, chickens, go...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Which springtime animal is your favorite: bunny or chick?

Writing Journey

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Bunny Craft

Teen & Adult Take & Make: Bunny Craft

All Day 4/14 - 4/18
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Pick Up at the Circulation Desk. While supplies last.

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

Pick Up at the Circulation Desk. While supplies last.

silly putty in open red plastic egg

Tween Take & Make: Silly Putty

All Day 4/14 - 4/19
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting April 14 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 April 14 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included.

This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.

 

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 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.

fluffy chick

Littlest Artist: Fluffy Chicken

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create fluffy chicks using cotton balls, glue, feathers, and paint. 

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

Create fluffy chicks using cotton balls, glue, feathers, and paint. 

hamburger and macaroon keychains

Cool Custom Keychains

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Add some creative flair to your keyring or backpack and make your own custom keychains.

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

Add some creative flair to your keyring or backpack and make your own custom keychains.

Easter Sunday - Closed

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

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

colorful seed bombs with petals and seeds

Earth Day Seed Bombs

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Come celebrate Earth Day by making your very own seed bomb to plant at home.Please register each participant that would like to create a seed bomb.

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

Come celebrate Earth Day by making your very own seed bomb to plant at home.

Please register each participant that would like to create a seed bomb.

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 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.

LATE OPENING - STAFF IN-SERVICE

Friday, April 25, 2025 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.

 

Writing Journey

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Writing Journey is a writing community which focuses on activities, events, groups, and workshops to encourage growth as writers and creators. This meeting will cover a Po...

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Writing Journey is a writing community which focuses on activities, events, groups, and workshops to encourage growth as writers and creators.

Literacy DuPage logo

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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.

Monarch Butterfly

Virtual - Apocalypse Now: The Disappearance of Insects, Including Monarch Butterflies

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Local naturalist John Cebula explores the rapid global decline of insects, the critical role of species like the monarch butterfly—Illinois' state insect and a candidate for Endang...

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

Local naturalist John Cebula explores the rapid global decline of insects, the critical role of species like the monarch butterfly—Illinois' state insect and a candidate for Endangered Species Act protection—and potential solutions to reverse this

playdough tub with teal and purple playdough

Playdough Palooza

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Spend a fun morning play(dough)ing at the library! We provide the supplies and accessories and the children supply the fun and their imaginations! 

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

Spend a fun morning play(dough)ing at the library! We provide the supplies and accessories and the children supply the fun and their imaginations!