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Family Storytime & Craft: Monsters

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a monstrously fun evening storytime!  Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

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

Join us for a monstrously fun evening storytime!  Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

young black girl reading book

Sensory Storytime and Play

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.   If ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.

 

cauldron with bubbly green liquid

Bubbly Potions

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Experiment with color and chemistry by making your own bubbly potions.    

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

Experiment with color and chemistry by making your own bubbly potions.

 

 

Dancing happy ghosts with text "Boo Bash"

Boo Bash Family Dance Party

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a spooktacular time as we dance the night away at the Boo Bash!  Feel free to dress up! Please register everyone in your family. Note: There are 2 se...

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

Join us for a spooktacular time as we dance the night away at the Boo Bash! 

Feel free to dress up!

Please register everyone in your family.

Dancing happy ghosts with text "Boo Bash"

Boo Bash Family Dance Party

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a spooktacular time as we dance the night away at the Boo Bash!   Feel free to dress up! Please register everyone in your family. Note: There ar...

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

Join us for a spooktacular time as we dance the night away at the Boo Bash!  

Feel free to dress up!

Please register everyone in your family.

Crosstown Exotics logo with tarantula and python

Reptile & Bug Show with Crosstown Exotics

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Experience the wild like never before with Crosstown Exotics at the Woodridge Library! Get up close and personal with a diverse mix of reptiles, amphibians, and bugs, including Afr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Experience the wild like never before with Crosstown Exotics at the Woodridge Library!

haunted house silhouette with moon and black cat

Not-so-Scary Haunted House

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

Drop in between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a Not-So-Scary haunted house. This Not-So-Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a Not-So-Scary haunted house. This Not-So-Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

2 cute happy ghosts reading story

Halloween Family Storytime & Craft

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Come join us for some spooky stories and a craft.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come join us for some spooky stories and a craft.

haunted house silhouette with moon and black cat

Not-so-Scary Haunted House

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Drop in between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

haunted house silhouette with moon and black cat

Not-so-Scary Haunted House

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Drop in between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

Pumpkin trick or treat basket with candy treats

Library Trick-or-Treating

All Day
Children's Dept. at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

If you come in costume and say hello we will have a treat waiting for you to go! Whether you’re ghoulish, a witch, or wear a mask, please dress up and join us--...

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

If you come in costume and say hello we will have a treat waiting for you to go! Whether you’re ghoulish, a witch, or wear a mask, please dress up and join us--that’s all we ask!

haunted house silhouette with moon and black cat

Not-so-Scary Haunted House

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

Drop in between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

3 children playing with numbers

Preschool Play & Learn: Math Wizards!

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Here is a chance for preschoolers and their grown-ups to play and learn together. Different early childhood learning skills will be covered each month. This month is Math Wiza...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Here is a chance for preschoolers and their grown-ups to play and learn together. Different early childhood learning skills will be covered each month.

golden Diwali candle decorations

Diwali Storytime with The Language Labs

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a special Diwali-themed Hindi Storytime! This bilingual event will introduce the basics of the Hindi language through engaging stories, interactive games, and fun riddl...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for a special Diwali-themed Hindi Storytime! This bilingual event will introduce the basics of the Hindi language through engaging stories, interactive games, and fun riddles.

Operation Gratitude logo

Drop-In: Letter to a Veteran

All Day 11/3 - 11/9
Children's Dept. at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

With Veteran’s Day around the corner, stop by the library to express your appreciation. Drop in any time to write a letter or draw a picture that will be sent to a service member s...

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

With Veteran’s Day around the corner, stop by the library to express your appreciation. Drop in any time to write a letter or draw a picture that will be sent to a service member somewhere around the world.

young black girl reading book

Sensory Storytime and Play

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.   If ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.

 

Woodridge VFW Veterans Day Memorial Event

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

Woodridge VFW Post 1578 will hold its Veterans Day service at 11 a.m. inside the Library, rain or shine.   

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

Woodridge VFW Post 1578 will hold its Veterans Day service at 11 a.m. inside the Library, rain or shine. 

 

Winter Program & Event registration opens

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
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 rem...

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

Dinovember logo with T-Rex skeleton silhouette

T-Rexplorers

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Celebrate DINOVEMBER with the T-Rexplorers as they bring the museum to the library! Come out and touch authentic dinosaur fossils, hear stories from their digs and see some of thei...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:

Celebrate DINOVEMBER with the T-Rexplorers as they bring the museum to the library! Come out and touch authentic dinosaur fossils, hear stories from their digs and see some of their latest finds!

Turkey reading book next to pumpkin

Family Storytime & Craft: Turkeys

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

You'll gobble up some fun turkey books at our evening storytime. Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

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

You'll gobble up some fun turkey books at our evening storytime. Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

young black girl reading book

Sensory Storytime and Play

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.   If ...

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

This storytime program provides a modified environment and is intended for families with disabilities, on the autism spectrum, and/or sensory processing disorders.

 

cute dinosaur chasing bubbles

Dino Giggles

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Play with Dinosaurs in ways you’ve never played before! Cover your Dino with shaving cream, give it a bath or read it a story!  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Play with Dinosaurs in ways you’ve never played before! Cover your Dino with shaving cream, give it a bath or read it a story!  

clay dinosaur or dragon eye craft

Dino vs. Dragon

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Are you team Dinosaur or Dragon? Choose your fave and use your imagination to create a cool creature eye. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Are you team Dinosaur or Dragon? Choose your fave and use your imagination to create a cool creature eye. 

Turkey peeking from behind wall and magnifying glass hovering over

Drop-in: I SPY @ The Library

All Day 11/24 - 11/27
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

I spy with my little eye kids having fun at the library! Stop by the Children's Department and checkout our I Spy wall and see if you have what it takes to spot the hidden items.&n...

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

I spy with my little eye kids having fun at the library! Stop by the Children's Department and checkout our I Spy wall and see if you have what it takes to spot the hidden items.  Win a mystery prize!