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Charm It Up

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Use charms to turn ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art!  Feel free to bring your own item from home to charm up too.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Use charms to turn ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art!  Feel free to bring your own item from home to charm up too.

child's hands preparing to launch LEGO car with rubberband

LEGO Slingshot Car

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Build a zooming LEGO car contraption using bricks and rubber bands. We'll provide the LEGO blocks to use in the library.Parents and/or guardians can join younger children to help w...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Build a zooming LEGO car contraption using bricks and rubber bands. We'll provide the LEGO blocks to use in the library.

Parents and/or guardians can join younger children to help with difficulty.

text "Movie Matinee" with tropical flowers and Polynesian man

No School Movie Matinee

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Free family fun! Come to the library on this day off school for a movie and snack on us.Please register ALL family members who will attend.  Children under the age of 9 must b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Free family fun! Come to the library on this day off school for a movie and snack on us.

Please register ALL family members who will attend.  Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

paper strips, scissors and assembled paper chain

Paper Chain Contest

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

This creative problem-solving program will have you competing for bragging rights. Can you make the longest paper chain? 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

This creative problem-solving program will have you competing for bragging rights. Can you make the longest paper chain? 

Minecraft block, hearts, gem and sword

Kids BINGO: Minecraft

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Celebrate all things Minecraft as we play Minecraft Bingo and win prizes! Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate all things Minecraft as we play Minecraft Bingo and win prizes!

 

Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot.

Minecraft block, hearts, gem and sword

Kids BINGO: Minecraft

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Celebrate all things Minecraft as we play Minecraft Bingo and win prizes! Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Celebrate all things Minecraft as we play Minecraft Bingo and win prizes!

 

Note: There are 2 sessions of this program, please only sign up for one time slot.

bunnies and chick PEEPS candy

Party With My Peeps

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Which springtime animal is your favorite: bunny or chick? Vote for and enjoy your favorite PEEPS® candy, craft, and meet real animals at our mini petting zoo (bunnies, chickens, go...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 125
Event Details:

Which springtime animal is your favorite: bunny or chick?

silly putty in open red plastic egg

Tween Take & Make: Silly Putty

All Day 4/14 - 4/19
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting April 14 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included.This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6. 

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting April 14 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included.

This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.

 

hamburger and macaroon keychains

Cool Custom Keychains

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Add some creative flair to your keyring or backpack and make your own custom keychains.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Add some creative flair to your keyring or backpack and make your own custom keychains.

Easter Sunday - Closed

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

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

colorful seed bombs with petals and seeds

Earth Day Seed Bombs

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Come celebrate Earth Day by making your very own seed bomb to plant at home.Please register each participant that would like to create a seed bomb.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come celebrate Earth Day by making your very own seed bomb to plant at home.

Please register each participant that would like to create a seed bomb.

LATE OPENING - STAFF IN-SERVICE

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Woodridge Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

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

 

mini clay pancakes, popsicle and banana

Mini Clay Gourmet

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Artist? Chef? Why not be both! Create adorable tiny food items with air dry clay and show off your skills.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Artist? Chef? Why not be both! Create adorable tiny food items with air dry clay and show off your skills.

Dan Santat

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

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.Register:&...

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.

white tote bag with text reading is sweet

Tween Take & Make: Color Your Own Totebag

All Day 5/12 - 5/17
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting May 12 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included.This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6. 

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting May 12 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included.

This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.

 

Memorial Day - Closed

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

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

Logo of program title with Dog Man running

Dog Man: Lost in the Library

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Squirrel! Oh no, Dog Man keeps getting distracted... search for him around the library and find tasty treats, games, crafts, and more at this Summer Reading kick-off event.Please r...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 325
Event Details:

Squirrel! Oh no, Dog Man keeps getting distracted... search for him around the library and find tasty treats, games, crafts, and more at this Summer Reading kick-off event.

Labor Day - Closed

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

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

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.

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

Closed all day for Thanksgiving Day Library reopens on Friday at 9 a.m. Outdoor book returns will remain open throughout the holiday.

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.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

CLOSING AT 5PM FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Woodridge Public Library

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.

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.

CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS DAY

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

Closed all day.

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed all day.

Memorial Day - Closed

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

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

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

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