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Book cover "Magic Trash" with images of 3 wooden painted houses

Family Art Studio: Trash to Treasure

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Celebrate Black History Month by joining forces to create a collaborative art piece inspired by Tyree Guyton's eclectic Heidleburg House Project.  We'll be using surprising, upcycled materials to design a spunky birdhouse village. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by joining forces to create a collaborative art piece inspired by Tyree Guyton's eclectic Heidleburg House Project.  We'll be using surprising, upcycled materials to design a spunky birdhouse village. 

2 cupcake liners, a heart and a pair of scissors

Tiny Hands, Big Heart Valentines

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family

Make some sweet Valentine's using cupcake liners. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make some sweet Valentine's using cupcake liners. 

Football player poised to throw ball and a football trophy

Super Bowl Family Kick-off

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Come get in the Super Bowl spirit! Get ready to cheer on your team for the big game with activities, crafts, and light snacks. 

Please register everyone that will attend.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come get in the Super Bowl spirit! Get ready to cheer on your team for the big game with activities, crafts, and light snacks. 

Please register everyone that will attend.

Couple looking lovingly at each other with two kids on their shoulders

Family Storytime & Craft: Love and Family

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join us for books, songs, and a craft. 

Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

Please register each child that will complete a craft.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and a craft. 

Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

Please register each child that will complete a craft.

2 hearts dancing and listening to music

Heart Beat Boogie

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family

Celebrate love as a family and feel your heart beat as we dance.

Please register everyone in your family that will attend. 

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate love as a family and feel your heart beat as we dance.

Please register everyone in your family that will attend. 

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

2 hearts dancing and listening to music

Heart Beat Boogie

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family

Celebrate love as a family and feel your heart beat as we dance.

Please register everyone in your family that will attend. 

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate love as a family and feel your heart beat as we dance.

Please register everyone in your family that will attend. 

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Spring Program & Event registration opens

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family

Spring programs and events for all ages (for the months of March, April, and May) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring programs and events for all ages (for the months of March, April, and May) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

Cinema marquee sign with film and popcorn surrounding edges

No School Movie Matinee

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
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.

CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

Closed all day.

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed all day.

LATE OPENING: STAFF IN-SERVICE

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Woodridge Public Library

The library will open at 1 p.m. due to a staff in-service meeting.

Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

The library will open at 1 p.m. due to a staff in-service meeting.

Summer Program & Event registration opens

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family

Summer programs and events for all ages (for the months of June, July, and August) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer programs and events for all ages (for the months of June, July, and August) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

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.

Fall Program & Event registration opens

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family

Fall programs and events for all ages (for the months of September, October, and November) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fall programs and events for all ages (for the months of September, October, and November) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

Labor Day - Closed

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

Closed for Labor Day, the library will reopen Tuesday, September 8 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 8 at 9 a.m. Outdoor book drops remain open 24/7.

Winter Program & Event registration opens

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
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.

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

Thursday, December 31, 2026 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.

Labor Day - Closed

All Day
Woodridge Public Library

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