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Beaded Wind Chimes

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Make a pretty beaded wind chime to welcome spring.

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

Make a pretty beaded wind chime to welcome spring.

Cristina Henríquez

Virtual: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bestselling author Cristina Henríquez discusses The Great Divide, an acclaimed novel about lives shaped by the construction of the Panama Canal.

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bestselling author Cristina Henríquez discusses The Great Divide, an acclaimed novel about lives shaped by the construction of the Panama Canal.

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

The words "Senior Knit & Crochet Social" over a drawing of three balls of yarn with knitting needles and a crochet hook.

Drop-in: Senior Knit & Crochet Social

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Seniors

A welcoming drop-in group for seniors who enjoy knitting, crocheting, and friendly conversation. All skill levels are welcome—bring your project and join the fun!

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

A welcoming drop-in group for seniors who enjoy knitting, crocheting, and friendly conversation. All skill levels are welcome—bring your project and join the fun!

book cover

Book Discussion: Trust

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.

eBook and eAudiobook copies are available through Libby.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.

eBook and eAudiobook copies are available through Libby.

Michael McColly Photo

Virtual: Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us as Michael McColly discusses his recently published book, Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us as Michael McColly discusses his recently published book, Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes. 

Excel charts

Excel Charts

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn to visualize data effectively with charts and sparklines. 

Previous experience with Excel is required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to visualize data effectively with charts and sparklines. 

Previous experience with Excel is required.

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.

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Drop-in: Senior Cards & Games

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Seniors

The library provides a friendly space and games on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Library provides Yahtzee, decks of cards and poker chips, and Bunco.

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

The library provides a friendly space and games on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Library provides Yahtzee, decks of cards and poker chips, and Bunco.

JACK MIUCCIO

Live Music: Jack Miuccio

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Jack Miuccio returns to croon fan favorites by The Rat Pack, Tom Jones, Bobby Darrin, and more!

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

Jack Miuccio returns to croon fan favorites by The Rat Pack, Tom Jones, Bobby Darrin, and more!

Car Maintenance

Car Maintenance 101

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Robert Boyle, assistant professor of automotive technology at College of DuPage, as he discusses the basics of car maintenance and repair, warning lights and fuel choices, compares gas and electric vehicles, and provides tips on finding a rel

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Robert Boyle, assistant professor of automotive technology at College of DuPage, as he discusses the basics of car maintenance and repair, warning lights and fuel choices, compares gas and electric vehicles, and provides tips on finding a rel

Bingo Cards

Adult Spring BINGO

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Play BINGO! No fees. Small prizes. Fun guaranteed.

Adults only, please!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play BINGO! No fees. Small prizes. Fun guaranteed.

Adults only, please!

Felicia Acosta

Social Worker In the Library

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Children's Study Room at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This month's meetings will take place in the 2nd floor Children's Dept. study room.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Study Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's meetings will take place in the 2nd floor Children's Dept. study room.

Photograph of author Catherine Price, book covers of "The Amazing Generation" and "How to Break Up with Your Phone", and Glenbard Parent Series logo.

Virtual: The Amazing Generation with Catherine Price

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Price will come to GPS to discuss her books How to break Up With Your Phone and the essential read The Amazing Generation, co-authored with Jonathan Haidt. Haidt’s blockbuster book, “The Anxious Generation”

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Price will come to GPS to discuss her books How to break Up With Your Phone and the essential read The Amazing Generation, co-authored with Jonathan Haidt. Haidt’s blockbuster book, “The Anxious Generation”

Coyote

Our Wild Neighbors

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Laura Winnie from DuPage County Animal Services as she separates fact from fiction about Chicagoland's wildlife. Understand how you can protect these fascinating animals and live in harmony.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Laura Winnie from DuPage County Animal Services as she separates fact from fiction about Chicagoland's wildlife. Understand how you can protect these fascinating animals and live in harmony.

Girls singing

Open Mic Night

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you have a musical talent that you would like to share with the community?  Are you interested in supporting local music?  Join us for our first open mic night!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a musical talent that you would like to share with the community?  Are you interested in supporting local music?  Join us for our first open mic night!

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Drop-in: Senior Cards & Games

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Seniors

The library provides a friendly space and games on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Library provides Yahtzee, decks of cards and poker chips, and Bunco.

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

The library provides a friendly space and games on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Library provides Yahtzee, decks of cards and poker chips, and Bunco.

Monthly Meditation Group in Blue text. Beneath the text is an image of two women and a man mediating at the library.

Monthly Meditation Group

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Experience a beginner-friendly guided meditation practice in a small group setting! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience a beginner-friendly guided meditation practice in a small group setting! 

How to Talk to AI

How to Talk to AI

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn effective prompting to unlock the full potential of generative AI.

Please register prior to class to reserve your seat. The class size is limited to 12 students.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn effective prompting to unlock the full potential of generative AI.

Please register prior to class to reserve your seat. The class size is limited to 12 students.

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.

Route 66 Sign

Remembering Route 66

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Did you know that Route 66 begins in Chicago and is celebrating its 100th anniversary?

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that Route 66 begins in Chicago and is celebrating its 100th anniversary?

Jane Allyson

Live Music: 60s & 70s Girl Power with Jane Allyson

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Back by popular demand, Jane Alysson is singing chart-topping hits by powerful female artists.
 

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

Back by popular demand, Jane Alysson is singing chart-topping hits by powerful female artists.
 

book cover

Book Discussion: Of Women and Salt

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.

eBook and eAudiobook copies will be available through Libby.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.

eBook and eAudiobook copies will be available through Libby.

R.F. Kuang

Virtual: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Acclaimed author R.F. Kuang discusses her genre-bending novels, including Katabasis, Yellowface, and Babel, in conversation with anti-censorship advocate and Book Riot editor Kelly Jensen.

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Acclaimed author R.F. Kuang discusses her genre-bending novels, including Katabasis, Yellowface, and Babel, in conversation with anti-censorship advocate and Book Riot editor Kelly Jensen.

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Chair Yoga Workshop

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for a gentle yoga class where you will use a chair for support in the postures. This class is for you if you experience limited mobility or balance issues that make traditional yoga difficult for you, or if you are a yoga beginner.

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

Join us for a gentle yoga class where you will use a chair for support in the postures. This class is for you if you experience limited mobility or balance issues that make traditional yoga difficult for you, or if you are a yoga beginner.