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LATE OPENING: STAFF IN-SERVICE

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Woodridge Public Library

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

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

Jodi Beach

Live Music: Home for the Holiday by Jodi Beach

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Award-winning performer Jodi Beach will tug on your heartstrings and put you in the spirit just in time for the holidays.

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

Award-winning performer Jodi Beach will tug on your heartstrings and put you in the spirit just in time for the holidays.

Felicia Acosta

Social Worker In the Library

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Meet with Felicia Acosta, a licensed clinical social worker who works with the Woodridge Police Department.

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

Meet with Felicia Acosta, a licensed clinical social worker who works with the Woodridge Police Department.

Monthly Meditation Group in Blue text. Beneath the text is an image of three women mediating at the library.

Monthly Meditation Group

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 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! 

Virtual: MENtal Health Awareness

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for an informative presentation from licensed therapist, Kyle Lisowski, Ed.S., LCPC, on obtaining access to quality mental healthcare.

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

Join us for an informative presentation from licensed therapist, Kyle Lisowski, Ed.S., LCPC, on obtaining access to quality mental healthcare.

Easy Address Labels with Word

Easy Address Labels with Word

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Create custom return address labels for your holiday mailings.

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

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

Create custom return address labels for your holiday mailings.

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

Snowman Ornament with purple earmuffs

Snowman Ornament Craft

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Create a snowman ornament that will melt your heart, perfect to hang all winter long.

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

Create a snowman ornament that will melt your heart, perfect to hang all winter long.

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Senior Cards & Games

Friday, December 12, 2025 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.

book cover

Book Discussion : A Winter in New York

Monday, December 15, 2025 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 A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk

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 A Winter in New York by Josie Silver

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk

Cozy Sticker Room

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Relax and put together a cute scene with stickers. The stickers are small, so bring glasses if you need them. 

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

Relax and put together a cute scene with stickers. The stickers are small, so bring glasses if you need them. 

Chair Yoga Workshop

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

Introduction to Word

Intro to Word

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn how to create & format a document, and insert pictures.

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

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

Learn how to create & format a document, and insert pictures.

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

Three child carolers singing

Jefferson Singers Caroling

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors, Family

Jefferson Junior High choir singers will perform holiday favorites live at the Library. 

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

Jefferson Junior High choir singers will perform holiday favorites live at the Library. 

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
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Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
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Senior Cards & Games

Friday, December 26, 2025 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.

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.

Introduction to Excel

Intro to Excel

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

Learn how to create, edit & format a spreadsheet, and use basic formulas.

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

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

Learn how to create, edit & format a spreadsheet, and use basic formulas.

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

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Drop-in: Senior Cards & Games

Friday, January 9, 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.

New Year, New You! Graphic

New Year, New You!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join life coach Tom Kens to discover the keys to setting goals that stick in the new year. Learn how to motivate yourself, set goals, and take action so you can make 2026 your best year yet.

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

Join life coach Tom Kens to discover the keys to setting goals that stick in the new year. Learn how to motivate yourself, set goals, and take action so you can make 2026 your best year yet.

Monthly Meditation Group in Blue text. Beneath the text is an image of three women mediating at the library.

Monthly Meditation Group

Tuesday, January 13, 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! 

Jonathan Eig

Virtual: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join this Pulitzer Prize-winning author as he shares insights from King: A Life, his groundbreaking biography of Martin Luther King Jr. that draws on newly declassified FBI files.
 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

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

Join this Pulitzer Prize-winning author as he shares insights from King: A Life, his groundbreaking biography of Martin Luther King Jr. that draws on newly declassified FBI files.
 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Excel Functions

Excel Functions

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Computer Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Learn how to use Excel’s essential functions, including VLOOKUP. 

Previous experience with Excel is required!

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

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

Learn how to use Excel’s essential functions, including VLOOKUP. 

Previous experience with Excel is required!

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