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Winter Trivia

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Warm up with friendly competition around wintery and chilly topics. Small prizes will be awarded.

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

Warm up with friendly competition around wintery and chilly topics. Small prizes will be awarded.

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, February 20, 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!

3 strange looking cupcakes with goofy expressions

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.

Fruteland Jackson

Live Music: Fruteland Jackson

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Award winning blues musician Fruteland Jackson has a decade spanning career that includes collaborations with renowned artists.  He is bringing his soulful act to the library for an afternoon of music.

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

Award winning blues musician Fruteland Jackson has a decade spanning career that includes collaborations with renowned artists.  He is bringing his soulful act to the library for an afternoon of music.

R. L. Stine

Virtual: Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The creator of Goosebumps and Fear Street reflects on a legendary career and upcoming projects that continue to thrill readers of all ages. 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

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

The creator of Goosebumps and Fear Street reflects on a legendary career and upcoming projects that continue to thrill readers of all ages. 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

How to Talk to AI

How to Talk to AI

Thursday, February 26, 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.

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Drop-in: Senior Cards & Games

Friday, February 27, 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.

Cinema marquee sign with film and popcorn surrounding edges

No School Movie Matinee

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Free family fun!  Come to the library on this day off school for a movie and snack on us.

Please register ALL family members who will attend.  Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Free family fun!  Come to the library on this day off school for a movie and snack on us.

Please register ALL family members who will attend.  Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Writing Journey

Saturday, March 14, 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.

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.

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.

Writing Journey

Saturday, September 12, 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.

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 Christmas Eve

All Day
Woodridge Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Adults

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.