The Big Read is Back!
Visit the Big Read Web site for information on this year’s selection, The Paris Wife, by Paula McLain. This is the eighth year for this multi-community reading, discussion, and program event.
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!
Participate in Stitch in Public Day
Saturday, February 4, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 Members of the Waterfall Glen Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America and interested others will be sitting in the Woodridge Public Library Lobby on Saturday, February 4 from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, demonstrating their handiwork. It is not necessary to be a member of the Guild to participate. You can learn more about the Waterfall Glen Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America at http://www.ega-glr.org/Chapters/IL/WaterfallGlen.htm.
For further information call 630-487-2577 or email
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Shopping in Your Closet
Thursday, February 9, 7:00 PM
 Learn some tricks of the trade when it comes to creating new outfits using clothing and accessories you already own! See how a fresh approach and a little imagination can transform a look from everyday casual to night time dressy, or from strictly business to business casual. Wardrobe consultant and style expert Nancy Pipal will demonstrate how to wear more and spend less!
Registration requested. To register by phone, call the Adult/Young Adult Department Desk at 630-487-2577. You can also register online or in person. For further information, email
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Black History Exhibit Returning
Sunday, February 12, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
 The Harris Family’s Black History Exhibit is returning to the Woodridge Public Library on February 12, from 1:00 - 5:00 pm in the Library Lobby. Van Harris and his wife Barbara are Woodridge residents. For many years Van and his family members (who come from all over the United States to participate) have been bringing this unique collection of items to the Library to share with the public.
This year will bring a new exhibit on the Black and Red Experience Through History, as well as other updated exhibits. Those other exhibits include farm tools and other artifacts from the Harris Family Farm in Mississippi. There will be old and contemporary African Art. Information will be available on Buffalo Soldiers, Black Pioneers and Black Indians as well as a display of Indian jewelry and other artifacts. The role of Mennonites, Amish and Quakers in the Underground Railroad will be highlighted. The Amish exhibit will include a collection of their farm tools as well. The Harris exhibit includes a very interesting display on Madame C. J. Walker, the first black female millionaire in the United States.
No registration is required. For further information call the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk at 630-487-2577 or email
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Dickens at 200
Monday, February 20, 7:00 PM
 February 2012 will be the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. Dickens at 200 will examine his birth and early, formative years, and then glide over to the days when he was writing his powerful and famous novels. Four of his most popular works will be compared and contrasted, and important events taking place in Dickens’ own life will show intertwining relationships between his real life and his fiction. Linda Putnam has studied Dickens and London for 30 years and will present this PowerPoint program.
Registration requested. To register by phone, call the Adult/Young Adult Department Desk at 630-487-2577. You can also register online or in person. For further information, email
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Social Media Tour
Monday, February 27, 7:00 PM
Take a tour of popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, and Google+ and see what all the fuss is about. Librarian Denise Murray will introduce these sites, explain what they’re used for and why they’re so popular, and go over account creation and privacy concerns. There will be demonstrations of some sites and time for questions.
Registration requested. To register by phone, call the Adult/Young Adult Department Desk at 630-487-2577. You can also register online or in person. For further information, email
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Art Gallery Showing - February - Gene Mark: Digital Photography
 During the month of February the Woodridge Public Library will be displaying the works of Gene Mark, digital photography. The exhibit is available for viewing during normal Library hours.
There will be a Meet the Artist Reception on Saturday, February 11 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
Ever since high school, photography was part of Gene‘s life. At first, photography was a pastime and hobby that brightened the prosaic day to day life of a chemical engineer. With time, the hobby grew into a serious endeavor. The artist was fascinated by the ability to emphasize details through photography: the play of light on a flower petals, the graciousness of a plant, and a ripple of colors in a bird‘s feathers. Through these accents she expressed the main idea of the art piece. Interest in macro photography led Gene into a world full of new questions. The artist studied at New York Institute of Photography, exploring professional literature and associating with well known authorities in the field. Gene, time and again, practices photography and experiments with various capabilities of photo technology in search of perfect lighting.
Her family encouraged her to turn a photograph into a card and suggested she create a series of cards that at once gained in popularity. Gene created a fine art and greeting card company called Field Prints which makes a number of Fine Art products and sells them on fieldprints.com. One of the company’s best selling products are hand crafted note cards which have been successfully selling at art boutiques, gift shops, book stores, as well as selected Walgreens and Jewel-Osco locations.
Gene Mark photography has also been used by Kane Boss Productions during the filming of “Boss”, a STARZ Original TV series starring Kelsey Grammer. Gene was awarded 2nd place at the 2011 Love of Art Show. She is a member of the Lemont Artists Guild.
For further information on upcoming exhibitions call the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk at 630-487-2577, or email
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Pictured: Sunset by Gene Mark
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
February 21 - The Moonflower Vine by Jetta Carleton
Evenings – Fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
February 28 - Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckoff
*Note different week
For further information call the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk at 630-487-2577 or email
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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 the Downers Grove Wine Shop, 1240 75th Street, 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.
February 16 - Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard
For further information call the Adult/Young Adult Department Reference Desk at 630-487-2577 or email
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Super Smash Brothers Melee and Brawl Teams
Ages 10 - 18
 Monday, February 20, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Friday, March 2, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
IMPORTANT: Bring Your Own Controller (Wii or GameCube).
Check out tournament standings on our Facebook site especially for Teens!
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