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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.

Closing
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Woodridge Public Library
Description:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Help young paleontologists and geologists! Volunteers will assist kids with excavating and sorting crystals and fossils, and a simple craft. You will earn 2 volunteer hours.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help young paleontologists and geologists! Volunteers will assist kids with excavating and sorting crystals and fossils, and a simple craft. You will earn 2 volunteer hours.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Help young paleontologists and geologists! Volunteers will assist kids with excavating and sorting crystals and fossils, and a simple craft. You will earn 2 volunteer hours.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help young paleontologists and geologists! Volunteers will assist kids with excavating and sorting crystals and fossils, and a simple craft. You will earn 2 volunteer hours.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Study Break

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

"Paws" your studying and chill with a certified therapy dog from the West Suburban Humane Society. Enjoy tail-wagging stress relief and free snacks, then continue your cram session at the library. 

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

"Paws" your studying and chill with a certified therapy dog from the West Suburban Humane Society. Enjoy tail-wagging stress relief and free snacks, then continue your cram session at the library. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Earn 2 service hours. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earn 2 service hours. 

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
Closing
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Woodridge Public Library

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

K-Pop Dance Idols (Gr. 4-12)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Level up your TikTok dance game and learn a K-Pop routine from a VERSA5 Dance Studio pro—set to some of your favorite songs.

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

Level up your TikTok dance game and learn a K-Pop routine from a VERSA5 Dance Studio pro—set to some of your favorite songs.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Takeover

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

After hours event just for teens. 

The library is yours—get creative, hang out, and mix up your own custom boba drinks. Plus, dive into some fun DIY crafts.

 

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

After hours event just for teens. 

The library is yours—get creative, hang out, and mix up your own custom boba drinks. Plus, dive into some fun DIY crafts.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Library Reboot

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Ever wish your library had an arcade, sound studio or a coffee shop? Help us reimagine the teen department by collaborating on a vision board. Bring your ideas, creativity, and new year vibes!  Earn one service hour.

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

Ever wish your library had an arcade, sound studio or a coffee shop? Help us reimagine the teen department by collaborating on a vision board. Bring your ideas, creativity, and new year vibes!  Earn one service hour.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Community Art

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Help us to prepare for our Family Art Studio community artwork by painting birdhouses and preparing items for the program.

Teens will receive 1 service hour for participation.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help us to prepare for our Family Art Studio community artwork by painting birdhouses and preparing items for the program.

Teens will receive 1 service hour for participation.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

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

Come out and celebrate Black History Month by joining forces to create a collaborative art piece inspired by Tyree Guyton's eclectic Heidleburg House Project.

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

Come out and celebrate Black History Month by joining forces to create a collaborative art piece inspired by Tyree Guyton's eclectic Heidleburg House Project.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Pizza & Service

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Complete one service hour and enjoy pizza.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Event Details:

Complete one service hour and enjoy pizza.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Disaster or Delicious? Cupcake Challenge

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Love the tv shows Cupcake Wars and Nailed It? Now's your chance to show off your decorating skills.

We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!

Be prepared to get a little messy.

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

Love the tv shows Cupcake Wars and Nailed It? Now's your chance to show off your decorating skills.

We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity!

Be prepared to get a little messy.

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.

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.

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.