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Not-so-Scary Haunted House

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

Preschool Play & Learn: Math Wizards!

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Diwali Storytime with The Language Labs

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for a special Diwali-themed Hindi Storytime! This bilingual event will introduce the basics of the Hindi language through engaging stories, interactive games, and fun riddles.

Drop-In: Letter to a Veteran

All Day 11/3 - 11/9
Children, Tweens, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

With Veteran’s Day around the corner, stop by the library to express your appreciation. Drop in any time to write a letter or draw a picture that will be sent to a service member somewhere around the world.

Featured Artist Reception: Mark and Denise Lanes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Art Gallery to visit with artists Mark and Denise Lanes to discuss their artwork, background, and what inspires them.

Sensory Storytime and Play

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.

 

Woodridge VFW Veterans Day Memorial Event

11:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

Woodridge VFW Post 1578 will hold its Veterans Day service at 11 a.m. inside the Library, rain or shine. 

 

Winter Program & Event registration opens

9:00am - 10:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Winter programs and events for all ages (for the months of December, January, and February) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

T-Rexplorers

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Tweens, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 179
Event Details:

Celebrate DINOVEMBER with the T-Rexplorers as they bring the museum to the library! Come out and touch authentic dinosaur fossils, hear stories from their digs and see some of their latest finds!

Family Storytime & Craft: Turkeys

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Family
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You'll gobble up some fun turkey books at our evening storytime. Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

Sensory Storytime and Play

10:15am - 11:00am
Children, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.

 

Dino Giggles

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Play with Dinosaurs in ways you’ve never played before! Cover your Dino with shaving cream, give it a bath or read it a story!  

Dino vs. Dragon

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Are you team Dinosaur or Dragon? Choose your fave and use your imagination to create a cool creature eye. 

Live Music: Holiday Favorites with John Boda

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Kick off the holiday season with a live performance of festive holiday music that will uplift your spirit and spread holiday cheer. This performance will be held off the lobby inside the Library. No registration required. 

Woodridge Winterfest

4:30pm - 9:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate the magic of the season at Woodridge Winterfest!

Anna & Elsa Meet-and-Greet

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop-in for an exciting meet-and-greet with beloved characters Anna and Elsa inside the Library! No registration required. 

Live Music: Joyful Sounds of the Season with Walter Thomas

7:15pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Warm up with a live performance of joyful songs of the seasons. This performance will be held off the lobby inside the Library. No registration required. 

Drop-in: I SPY @ The Library

All Day 11/24 - 11/27
Children, Tweens, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

I spy with my little eye kids having fun at the library! Stop by the Children's Department and checkout our I Spy wall and see if you have what it takes to spot the hidden items.  Win a mystery prize!

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed all day for Thanksgiving Day

Library reopens on Friday at 9 a.m.

Outdoor book returns will remain open throughout the holiday.

Drop-in: I SPY @ The Library

All Day 11/29 - 11/30
Children, Tweens, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

I spy with my little eye kids having fun at the library! Stop by the Children's Department and checkout our I Spy wall and see if you have what it takes to spot the hidden items.  Win a mystery prize!

LATE OPENING - STAFF IN-SERVICE

9:00am - 1:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in the morning and will open late at 1 p.m.

 

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

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.