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Chef's Corner: Community Helper Storytime & Play

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family

Get ready for a deliciously fun storytime. Meet a real chef, enjoy foodie stories, and whip up some fun in our pretend restaurant stations. 

Aimed at ages 2-5 years with caregiver.

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

Get ready for a deliciously fun storytime. Meet a real chef, enjoy foodie stories, and whip up some fun in our pretend restaurant stations. 

Aimed at ages 2-5 years with caregiver.

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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

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

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

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

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.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board Meetings
Age Group:
Adults

Board Meeting Agendas

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Board Meetings
Event Details:

Board Meeting Agendas

HOLD-Music Program

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Family
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. 

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. 

Brown paper package with stamp stating "Made with Love"

DIY Family Gifts

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family

Need a personalized gift for the holidays?  We've got you covered.  

Come make sharpie coasters, magnets and ornaments with us!

 

Please register each family member who will be making gifts.

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

Need a personalized gift for the holidays?  We've got you covered.  

Come make sharpie coasters, magnets and ornaments with us!

 

Please register each family member who will be making gifts.

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

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

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
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CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
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.

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K-Pop Kids (Gr. K-3)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Aspiring Saja Boy or Huntr/x star? Join us to learn a K-Pop dance routine from a Versa5 Dance studio instructor, set to your favorite songs.

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

Aspiring Saja Boy or Huntr/x star? Join us to learn a K-Pop dance routine from a Versa5 Dance studio instructor, set to your favorite songs.

K-Pop fan light-up wand with star inside

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.

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

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

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

Countdown clock changing from 2025 to 2026 surrounded by neon fireworks and music notes

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Ring in the new year early with crafts, dancing, and an exciting glowstick countdown to noon! Be sure to wear neon or white to glow at the party.

Please register each child attending.

 

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

Ring in the new year early with crafts, dancing, and an exciting glowstick countdown to noon! Be sure to wear neon or white to glow at the party.

Please register each child attending.

 

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.

paper snowflakes with glittery snowflakes around edges

Snow Much Fun

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family

Let it snow, let it snow - indoors! Make a variety of different snowflakes - no two are ever the same! 

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

Let it snow, let it snow - indoors! Make a variety of different snowflakes - no two are ever the same! 

Two penguins ice skating on frozen pond

Drop-in: Children's Scavenger Hunt-Playful Penguins

All Day 1/4 - 1/10
Children's Dept. at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Search the department and win a sticker.

Drop-in

All Ages

Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Search the department and win a sticker.

Drop-in

All Ages

clear slime with sparkly snow glitter

Snowflake Slime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Join us for a frosty fun session of slime-making! Create your own glittery, snowflake-inspired slime—cool to the touch and packed with wintery wonder.

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

Join us for a frosty fun session of slime-making! Create your own glittery, snowflake-inspired slime—cool to the touch and packed with wintery wonder.