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Children's Take and Make: Winter Snowflake

12/30/2024 @ 12:00am - 12/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Starting December 30 stop by the Circulation Desk in the lobby of the library to get a craft kit to take home.

Snowy Tree Painting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Family
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Noon Year's Eve Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 167
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

5:00pm - 9:00pm
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
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed all day.

Chicago Wolves Read to Succeed Program

All Day
Children, Tweens
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).

Children's Take and Make: Winter Snowflake

All Day 1/2 - 1/4
Children
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Starting December 30 stop by the Circulation Desk in the lobby of the library to get a craft kit to take home.

Mini Animal Clay Creations (K-3)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Mini Animal Clay Creations (4th-6th)

11:00am - 11:30am
Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

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

Preschool Play & Learn: Science Mania

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Family
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Drop-in: Children's Scavenger Hunt-Do You Want to Build A Snowman?

All Day 1/5 - 1/11
Children
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Search the department and win a sticker.

Drop-in

All Ages

Tween Take & Make: Polar Bear Bookmark

All Day 1/6 - 1/11
Tweens
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 For A Day

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Tweens, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

Littlest Artist: Animal Painting

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Babies and toddlers will create an animal artwork to take home. Dress for a mess.

Children's Take and Make: Winter Collage

All Day 1/13 - 1/18
Children
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Starting January 13 stop by the Circulation Desk in the lobby of the library to get a craft kit to take home.

Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 - 5

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Exciting interactive play, music, and stories for your preschool child. Kids are encouraged to attend independently; they will have a great time while learning social skills.

Toddler Time: Ages 2 - 3

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker.

Toddler Time: Ages 2 - 3

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker.

Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 - 5

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Exciting interactive play, music, and stories for your preschool child. Kids are encouraged to attend independently; they will have a great time while learning social skills.

Baby Lapsit: 0 - 24 Months

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Storytime designed for babies 0-24 months and their care. Simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by fifteen minutes of social time.

Toddler Time: Ages 2 - 3

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker.

Baby Lapsit: 0 - 24 Months

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Storytime designed for babies 0-24 months and their care. Simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by fifteen minutes of social time.

Animal Moves & Grooves

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Can you pounce like a kitten? Slither like a snake? Explore movement that’s inspired by our furry friends. Bring your favorite stuffie for added fun!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-off

All Day
Children, Tweens, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 170
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.