Sorry, No Book Donations Accepted Until May 16
The Library cannot accept any used book donations until May 16. We are installing carpet and reconfiguring two work areas, and we have nowhere to store the books. We apologize for any inconvenience. The Woodridge Rotary Recycling Extravaganza on May 19 from 8-12 pm will accept book donations this year. See www.woodridgerotary.org for details.
What is Your Library Worth to You?
 Have you ever wondered just how much you save in dollars and cents by using your public library instead of buying or downloading everything? Have you wished there were a way to see if the property taxes you pay are in line with what you might be saving by the use of your Library card? Wonder no more. Use our Return on Investment Calculator to see your savings.
Summer Reading Program Kickoff Event!
 Sunday, June 3, 2:00 PM
Bring the entire family and get spooned at this hilarious interactive program for all ages. Jim Cruise, Spoon Man, gives a real stirring performance. Everyone will really eat him up. Spoon Man has a totally clean act and never uses dirty silverware. He will get us all inspired and ready to read the summer away. This is a spoonful of family fun! Registration for this event begins Monday, May 21.
Now you can get all the ratings from Consumer Reports online through the Woodridge Public Library's subscription to ConsumerReports.org. Our subscription gives you access to all subscriber-level content, including ratings, product overviews, video, and more. You can also browse issues from the current calendar year. Requires a Woodridge Public Library card.
Includes information about new and used cars, SUVs, minivans and car products!
Visit Our New "Book Talk" Blog!
 woodridgebooktalk.org
Interested in learning more about new and interesting books and authors? Our new blog provides book news and reviews from Library staff!
May's Artist: Rosemary Coleman: Mixed Media
Rosemary Coleman’s first conscious art effort was when she was eight years old and reproduced the famous Dick Tracy profile. It was the beginning of her life-long art interest. She graduated to “Prince Valiant” and then was significantly impressed by two exhibits at the Art Institute: the Medieval Tapestries and The Hapsburg Collection of paintings. Of these influences she says, “Add the blues of the sky, cloud formations, the color of forsythia and red bud; the cascading grace of flowering cherries; crashing waves; the Tetons reflected in a lake and the man-made warmth of a Cotswold Village; unusual lines and shadows – all of that wants more than a photograph. All of that has to find a human response in words, in music, or in art.”
Ms. Coleman is indebted to Patricia Cobb who taught her how to make monoprints, to Beth Leahy who just recently introduced her to the techniques of the Old Masters, and to Anne Fines who demonstrated the versatility of acrylics.
Book Discussions
Join us to enjoy a wide variety of books and lively discussions. Register and pick up a copy of the book at the Adult/Young Adult Reference Desk. Copies of the books will be available one month before the discussion.
Mornings – Third Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
May 15 - In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
Register for this event online.
Evenings – Fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
May 22 - The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt
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Crime Readers Joint Book Discussions
 We’re partnering with the Indian Prairie Public Library to bring crime readers together on the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at Shanahan’s, 1999 75th Street, Woodridge, to discuss novels of crime and mystery. This fall we’ll be reading classic women authors of crime. Copies of the book will be available at the Adult/Young Adult Reference Desk one month before the discussion.
May 17 - The Third Man by Graham Greene
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