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Teen & Adult Take & Make: Snowman Candle Holder

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

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration 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.

Introduction to Excel

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Library Board Meeting

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Board Meetings
Event Details:

Board Meeting Agendas

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teen volunteers will help with the Stuffed Animal Sleepover for the children's department.  

You will be returning animals to their owners and passing out pictures to participants. 

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teen volunteers will help with the Stuffed Animal Sleepover for the children's department.  

You will be returning animals to their owners and passing out pictures to participants. 

Book Discussion: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration 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.

Virtual: Taxes Are Everyone's Business

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration 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.

Pocket Heart

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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.

Virtual: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors
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.

Cut the Cable Cord

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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.

Teen Only After Hours: Sled Dog Meet & Greet Pizza Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Teens are invited to the Library afterhours for a teen only event. Meet Siberian Huskies, learn fun facts, take pictures, and enjoy pizza.

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration 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.

ICASH: Find Your Unclaimed $ with Illinois Treasurer's Office

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by to meet with a representative from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office to find out if you have unclaimed property or money owed to you.

Virtual: Paul Lisnek After-Election Update

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration 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.

Virtual: An Evening With Acclaimed Author James McBride

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

SSIP Citizenship Prep Classes

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Students are required to register for this course through the South Suburban Immigrant Project. Call (630) 296-6755 to register.

Craft & Sip: Valentine Door Hanger

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paint a Valentine's door hanger while enjoying a warm beverage and the sounds of relaxing background music. Registration is required and will be checked at time of admission. Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a spot. 

Teen Pizza & Service

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Complete one service hour and enjoy pizza.