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Mason Jar Candle

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Adult Spring BINGO

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Adults only, please!

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

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:

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

Monthly Meditation Group

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Excel Charts

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: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to create and format charts and sparklines so that you can visualize your data effectively.

Experience with Excel is required.

Virtual: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join forager and educator Alexis Nikole Nelson as she explores edible plants, celebrates African American and Indigenous food traditions, and empowers communities with self-sufficiency. 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Easter Sunday - Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

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

Excel PivotTables

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 the basics of creating pivot tables and slicers to help you summarize and analyze data.

Experience with Excel is required.

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.

 

Book Discussion: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

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: 17
Event Details:

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk

Introduction to Google Drive

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 organize files and folders, upload files to your drive and how to share files with others.

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

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration 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

Virtual: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (Youth Program)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meet bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat as he shares insights into his beloved books and latest graphic novels. 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Live Music: Sock Hop Classics with The Saddle Shoe Sisters

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 65
Event Details:

Back by popular demand, the Saddle Shoe sisters will take you on a musical journey back to the days of sock hops and poodle skirts with upbeat hits from the 40s to the 60s.

Monthly Meditation Group

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

Introduction to Google Docs

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

Virtual: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the author Matthew Desmond for a discussion about why poverty persists in America and how everyone can play a role in fighting it. 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Craft & Sip: Paint a Garden Sign

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

Create a unique, hand-painted sign to decorate your yard or garden this spring—all while sipping on a seasonal beverage! 

Sound Meditation

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Immerse yourself in a transformative sound bath featuring the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, chimes, flute, and a pyramid. Feel the stresses of life melt away as the sounds resonate within, bringing peace, clarity, and balance. 

Book Discussion: Good Riddance by Elinor Lipman

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: 19
Event Details:

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss Good Riddance by Elinor Lipman

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk

eBook and downloadable audiobook copies are available through Libby or Hoopla.

Demystifying AI

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Curious or confused about AI? Learn what artificial intelligence (AI) is, how it works, real-world applications, and how AI is shaping the future.

Memorial Day - Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

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

Labor Day - Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed for Labor Day, the library will reopen Tuesday, September 2 at 9 a.m. Outdoor book drops remain open 24/7.