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May 2019

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			Preschool Discovery Time 10:00am - 11:00am Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs Description Adults and children will participate in hands-on preliteracy activity stations geared toward exploration and sensory play. Activities are appropriate for children ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver....	Get Caught Reading Contest Begins All Day Woodridge Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Teen Programs Description Get Caught Reading Contest May 1 – 31...	Picture Books on Film 10:00am - 10:30am Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs Description Short films for young children based on picture books. ... Senior Cards & Games 1:00pm - 3:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Seniors Program Type: General Programs Description We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....	PowerPoint Classes from PRC 9:30am - 11:00am Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Classes Description PRC is offering a multi-week Microsoft PowerPoint class on Saturday mornings, at the Woodridge Public Library. The classes will run from May 4 through June 15 and cover creating presentations that include graphs and charts.... Free Comic Book Day 10:00am - 12:00pm Woodridge Public Library Lobby Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Children's Programs, General Programs, Teen Programs, Description On the first Saturday in May, thousands of comic book stores give away free comics. Your Library does, too! We’ll have comics, prizes, and other fun starting at 10 and lasting as long as the comics do.... What is a Raspberry Pi? 10:00am - 12:00pm Registration Required What is a Raspberry Pi? 10:00am - 12:00pm May 4, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room 1/2 Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Program Type: General Programs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Description A Raspberry Pi is a credit-card-sized computer that people of all ages are using to learn about programming and to create all kinds of computer projects.... May the 4th Be With You! 2:00pm - 3:30pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room - Children's Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs Description Come channel the force on National Star Wars Day and join us for our Star Wars Party! Show off your Star Wars knowledge in trivia, take part in outer-galactic crafts, and create your own Jedi Lightsaber. Kindergarten and up. No registration req...
				Baby and Toddler Explorers Playgroup 10:00am - 11:00am Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs Description Babies, toddlers and adults will participate in hands-on preliteracy activity stations geared toward exploration and sensory play. Activities are appropriate for children under 3 years old.... Anime Club 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Programs Registration Required Description Not just anime—it’s also Japanese snacks, a craft or activity, and a place to talk about manga and anime. But yeah, we’ll also be watching anime....
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Jim Gill's "Nationwide Campaign for Play" Family Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm Jim Gill's "Nationwide Campaign for Play" Family Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm May 5, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Everyone, Children, Program Type: Children's Programs, Music, Parents, Description Get ready to sing, clap, dance and sneeze along with award-winning musician and author Jim Gill! All ages, preschoolers with an adult....	Lisle Job Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Woodridge Public Library Study Room G Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search.... SSIP Citizenship Prep Classes 6:00pm - 8:00pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Students are required to register for this course through the South Suburban Immigrant Project. Call (630) 296-6755 to register....	Home School Lego Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs Toddler Art 7:00pm - 7:30pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs Description Enjoy the tactile wonders of paint, glitter, glue and more. Smocks or "messy" clothes recommended. For toddlers ages 2 - 3 years with caregiver. No registration is necessary. ...	Instant Pot 101: Pressure Cooking 101 NEW Session 5:30pm - 6:30pm Registration Required Instant Pot 101: Pressure Cooking 101 NEW Session 5:30pm - 6:30pm May 8, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Program Type: General Programs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description This is a new class session! Please register here to attend the 5:30 p.m. class: Instant Pot – Pressure Cooking 101... Instant Pot - Pressure Cooking 101 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Required Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Please register for the ...	Bluestem Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Registration Required Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room 1/2 Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Join us each month to discuss a different nominee from the 2019 Illinois Bluestem Readers' Choice List and enjoy treats. For kids in grades 3 - 5. Online registration begins Monday, December 10. ... Bilingual Library Card Night & Movie 6:30pm - 8:15pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: General Programs, Parents, Description District 68 Bilingual Library Card Sign-up Night & Movie HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 ... Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 6:30pm - 8:30pm May 9, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Program Type: Computer Classes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description Learn how to create and run a basic slide show with text and graphics. Prerequisite: Experience with the mouse/keyboard and Microsoft Windows. ...	Bubble Wrap Dance Party 10:00am - 10:45am Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs, Parents, Description Get your bodies moving! Listen to music, blow bubbles, and dance on bubble wrap. For children ages 1 - 5 accompanied by an adult. ... Senior Cards & Games 1:00pm - 3:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Seniors Program Type: General Programs Description We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments.... Group of Advising Teens & Chocolate Taste Test 6:30pm - 8:15pm Registration Required Group of Advising Teens & Chocolate Taste Test 6:30pm - 8:15pm May 10, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Programs Registration Required Description GOATs & Chocolate Taste Testing Yes, we're tasting chocolate with different degrees of cocoa like 80% to milk chocolate. Chocolate games and prizes too! ...	PowerPoint Classes from PRC 9:30am - 11:00am Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Classes Description PRC is offering a multi-week Microsoft PowerPoint class on Saturday mornings, at the Woodridge Public Library. The classes will run from May 4 through June 15 and cover creating presentations that include graphs and charts.... Writing Journey 12:00pm - 4:00pm Writing Journey 12:00pm - 4:00pm May 11, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults, Teens, Program Type: General Programs Description Monthly meeting of local writers; open to area writers and aspiring authors. Bring your lunch. We'll have a round of introductions and then jump into writing workshops.Curious ? Want to learn more? Contact the Writing Journey at ...
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	Lisle Job Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Woodridge Public Library Study Room G Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search.... SSIP Citizenship Prep Classes 6:00pm - 8:00pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Students are required to register for this course through the South Suburban Immigrant Project. Call (630) 296-6755 to register.... Coloring for Adults 6:30pm - 8:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Coloring is not just for kids anymore! A drop-in coloring club will start meeting the second Monday of each month, to enjoy an evening of relaxation and creativity....		Artist Reception: Robin Hejnar 6:00pm - 8:00pm Woodridge Public Library Lobby Description May Featured Artist: Robin Hejnar... Library Board Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole	Canceled Youth In Crisis Summit 3:00pm - 4:45pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Description Canceled ... Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint 6:30pm - 8:30pm May 16, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Program Type: Computer Classes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description Learn how to use the slide master, custom themes and layouts; animations and transitions; and how to create a photo album. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint is required. ... Crime Readers Book Discussion: The Dry 7:00pm - 8:00pm Outreach Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Description The Dry, by Jane Harper. Optional dinner is at 6:00pm at Home Run Inn Pizza, discussion begins at 7:00pm. The Crime Readers is co-sponsored by the Indian Prairie Library. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. ...	Senior Cards & Games 1:00pm - 3:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Seniors Program Type: General Programs Description We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....	PowerPoint Classes from PRC 9:30am - 11:00am Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Classes Description PRC is offering a multi-week Microsoft PowerPoint class on Saturday mornings, at the Woodridge Public Library. The classes will run from May 4 through June 15 and cover creating presentations that include graphs and charts.... Meet Java Beans the Service Dog! 1:00pm - 2:00pm Registration Required Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Everyone Program Type: General Programs Registration Required Description Java Beans is a service dog who'd like to meet you!... Ace Your Finals: HS Teens After Hours Snack & Study 4:30pm - 9:00pm Registration Required Ace Your Finals: HS Teens After Hours Snack & Study 4:30pm - 9:00pm May 18, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Programs Registration Required Description Study in a quiet place with great snacks, your friends and a little advice from a math tutor....
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Judy Garland & Wizard of Oz Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Judy Garland & Wizard of Oz Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm May 19, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Registration Required Description Robyn Vitson's beautiful vocals and stylistic piano playing are not to be missed as she performs Judy Garland's most beloved songs, including hits from the Wizard of Oz in celebration of the movie's 80th anniversary. ...	Lisle Job Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Woodridge Public Library Study Room G Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search.... Library Needlers 6:00pm - 8:30pm Woodridge Public Library Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Bring your needle-related project and supplies and join us for conversation and useful tips. We help each other! ... SSIP Citizenship Prep Classes 6:00pm - 8:00pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Students are required to register for this course through the South Suburban Immigrant Project. Call (630) 296-6755 to register....	Listen Up! All About Podcasts 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Required Listen Up! All About Podcasts 7:00pm - 8:00pm May 21, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Program Type: Computer Classes, General Programs, Registration Required Description Seems like everyone is listening to podcasts, but how are they doing it? Learn the basics of finding and listening to podcasts and about some popular apps and podcasts to get you started. ...			Canceled: Senior Cards 1:00pm - 3:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Seniors Program Type: General Programs Description Memorial Day Weekend - returns next week ...	PowerPoint Classes from PRC 9:30am - 11:00am Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Classes Description PRC is offering a multi-week Microsoft PowerPoint class on Saturday mornings, at the Woodridge Public Library. The classes will run from May 4 through June 15 and cover creating presentations that include graphs and charts....
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	CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY All Day Branch: Woodridge Public Library Description Closed all day for Memorial Day Library reopens on May 28, 2018 at 9 a.m. Outdoor book drops will remain open throughout the holiday weekend. ...	Library Book Discussion: Clock Dance 7:00pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room 1/2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussions Registration Required Seats Remaining: 17 Description Clock Dance, by Anne Tyler. Copies of the book will be available four weeks in advance at the Circulation Desk....		Windows 10 OneNote App 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Windows 10 OneNote App 6:30pm - 8:30pm May 30, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Program Type: Computer Classes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Description Learn the basics of the Windows 10 OneNote app, a digital notebook for capturing and organizing notes, lists, and more! Notes are saved in the Cloud so you can access them anywhere on any device....	Senior Cards & Games 1:00pm - 3:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Seniors Program Type: General Programs Description We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....