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Felicia Acosta

Social Worker In the Library

Monday, May 4, 2026 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.

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”

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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.

Speed Limit 50 sign and an Illinois State Trooper badge

Books & Badges: Community Helper Storytime & Play

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family

Meet IL State Trooper Shannon and buckle up for stories, songs, and play.  

Please register only children who will attend.  

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

Meet IL State Trooper Shannon and buckle up for stories, songs, and play.  

Please register only children who will attend.  

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.

Writing Journey

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The Writing Journey is a writing community that focuses on activities, events, groups, and workshops to encourage growth as writers and creators.

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

The Writing Journey is a writing community that focuses on activities, events, groups, and workshops to encourage growth as writers and creators.

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Messy Playtime

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Be prepared to get messy at the library. 

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

Be prepared to get messy at the library. 

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 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.

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! 

Turtle and frog

Family Storytime & Craft: Green Guys

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Children, Family

Join us for books, songs, and a craft. 

Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

Please register each child that will complete a craft.

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

Join us for books, songs, and a craft. 

Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

Please register each child that will complete a craft.

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.

Waitlist
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.

Child with butterfly costume, skipping with music notes behind them

Flutter & Flow Family Dance Party

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family

Experience the wonder of butterflies and bugs through dance.

Wings optional. Feel free to come dressed up as your favorite butterfly or bug.

 

Please register everyone in your family.

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

Experience the wonder of butterflies and bugs through dance.

Wings optional. Feel free to come dressed up as your favorite butterfly or bug.

 

Please register everyone in your family.

Child with butterfly costume, skipping with music notes behind them

Flutter & Flow Family Dance Party

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Family

Experience the wonder of butterflies and bugs through dance.

Wings optional. Feel free to come dressed up as your favorite butterfly or bug.

 

Please register everyone in your family.

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

Experience the wonder of butterflies and bugs through dance.

Wings optional. Feel free to come dressed up as your favorite butterfly or bug.

 

Please register everyone in your family.

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?

Waitlist
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?

Word May surrounded by blooming tulips

Drop-in: Children's Scavenger Hunt-May Flowers

All Day 5/17 - 5/23
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

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.

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Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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.

Mandala design surrounded by circular frame of LEGO bricks

LEGO Mandalas

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Create colorful circular designs using LEGO bricks! Kids will explore patterns, symmetry to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

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

Create colorful circular designs using LEGO bricks! Kids will explore patterns, symmetry to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

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.