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August 2019

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				Get Ready for Kindergarten 10:00am - 11:00am Registration Required Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs, Parents, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Join the Woodridge Public Library in a NEW program designed to prepare your child for their first day of kindergarten. Through stories and hands on activities, children will learn what to expect from their first day of class and ... Summer Lunch 11:30am - 1:00pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: General Programs Description Summer Lunch is sponsored by the Northern IL Food Bank and the West Suburban Community Pantry Mondays and Thursdays, June 3 through August 8 Library Story & Craft, 11:30 a.m. – Noon...	Senior Cards & Games 1:00pm - 3:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Seniors Program Type: General Programs Description We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....	Intro to Computers: Classes from PRC 9:30am - 11:00am Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Classes Description People’s Resource Center is offering a 7 week Introduction to Computers class on Saturdays 9:30am-11am at the Woodridge Library. The classes will run from June 29 through August 10 and will cover keyboard and mouse skills, as well as internet an... Harry Potter Back-to-School Bash 1:00pm - 4:00pm Harry Potter Back-to-School Bash 1:00pm - 4:00pm Aug 3, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Children's Programs, Teen Programs, Description Get in the Hogwarts school spirit! Make a visit to our Diagon Alley before you head back to school. Get sorted, feast, craft, play and create like your favorite wizard. Costumes are encouraged - look for great photo ops....
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Teen DIY: Duct Tape Lanyards All Day Woodridge Public Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs, Description We'll provide the duct tape, lanyard clip and directions needed to make a lanyard just-in-time for your school ID. Teen Area. Whie Supplies Last ...
Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space: Small Budget, Huge Impact 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space: Small Budget, Huge Impact 2:00pm - 3:00pm Aug 4, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Program Type: General Programs Registration Required Description Easy to do projects that you can tackle in a weekend will be shared by a gardening expert. Learn to undo, redo and updo your space! Get tips on making your work easier, for example reducing a patch of lawn without touching a shovel....	Lisle Job Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Woodridge Public Library Study Room G Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search.... Summer Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: General Programs Description Summer Lunch is sponsored by the Northern IL Food Bank and the West Suburban Community Pantry Mondays and Thursdays, June 3 through August 8 Library Story & Craft, 11:30 a.m. – Noon...	Teen Fandom Fest 2:00pm - 4:00pm Registration Required Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Programs Registration Required Description Show-off your personal fandom by making buttons and melting Perler fuse beads into fan art. Talk about the lore, and eat pizza and brownie bites. Games. Funko POP! merch prizes. Awesomeness....	Practice SAT Test 12:00pm - 4:00pm Registration Required Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Teens Program Type: Teen Programs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Description A library staff member will proctor a full length simulated, or practice, SAT test (no essay component).... Buying a Smartphone 101 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Required Buying a Smartphone 101 7:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 7, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Program Type: General Programs Registration Required Description Android or Apple? AT&T or Verizon? Samsung or HTC? Unlimited data? Decisions, decisions! A tech expert helps you get to the bottom of the smartphone decision making process, by covering devices, providers and plans. ...	Get Ready for Kindergarten 10:00am - 11:00am Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs, Parents, Description Join the Woodridge Public Library in a NEW program designed to prepare your child for their first day of kindergarten. Through stories and hands on activities, children will learn what to expect from their first day of class and ... Summer Lunch 11:30am - 1:00pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: General Programs Description Summer Lunch is sponsored by the Northern IL Food Bank and the West Suburban Community Pantry Mondays and Thursdays, June 3 through August 8 Library Story & Craft, 11:30 a.m. – Noon... Green DIY: Reusable Food Wrap 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Green DIY: Reusable Food Wrap 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 8, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Program Type: General Programs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description Go green by using reusable food wrap instead of plastic wrap. attendees will learn how to make wraps using beeswax and cotton fabric. Supplies provided for each attendee to make one wrap....	Stuffed Animal Sleepover -- Animal Dropoff 9:00am - 6:00pm Stuffed Animal Sleepover -- Animal Dropoff 9:00am - 6:00pm Aug 9, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs Description Drop off your stuffed animals at the children's desk anytime between the hours of 9:00 am and 6:00 pm on Friday, August 9, so that they can spend a fun filled night at the library! Come back on Saturday, August 10 at 10:00 am to pick them up.... Senior Cards & Games 1:00pm - 3:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Seniors Program Type: General Programs Description We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....	STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER BREAKFAST 10:00am - 10:30am Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children Program Type: Children's Programs Description Pick up your animal friend. Enjoy donuts and a slideshow depicting what your animal friends did on their sleepover! ... Tween/Teen After Hours: Summer Blast 4:45pm - 8:00pm Registration Required Tween/Teen After Hours: Summer Blast 4:45pm - 8:00pm Aug 10, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Children, Teens, Program Type: Children's Programs, Teen Programs, Registration Required Description What does a summer blast look like? Favorite movies, summer party games-- statue, hide and seek and giant parachute--an enormous coloring wall, pizza and a sundae bar....
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Artist Reception: Ellen Rottsolk 2:00pm - 3:30pm Woodridge Public Library Lobby Description ...	Lisle Job Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Woodridge Public Library Study Room G Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search.... Coloring for Adults 6:30pm - 8:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Coloring is not just for kids anymore! A drop-in coloring club will start meeting the second Monday of each month, to enjoy an evening of relaxation and creativity....		Adult & Teen Pop-up Makerspace: DIY Stress Balls 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult & Teen Pop-up Makerspace: DIY Stress Balls 7:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 14, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Program Type: General Programs Description Adults & Teens!...	Clean Eating with Chef Cherise: Lunchbox Inspiration! 7:00pm - 8:00pm Registration Required Clean Eating with Chef Cherise: Lunchbox Inspiration! 7:00pm - 8:00pm Aug 15, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Description It’s easy to appreciate a healthy diet when everything tastes delicious!...	Senior Cards & Games 1:00pm - 3:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Seniors Program Type: General Programs Description We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....
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Blues Duo: Donna Herula & Tony Nardiello 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Blues Duo: Donna Herula & Tony Nardiello 2:00pm - 3:00pm Aug 18, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Program Type: Music Registration Required Description Delta and country blues are the specialty of one of Chicago's hottest Blues guitarist and vocalist Donna Herula, with the outstanding Tony Nardiello. Part of the Chicago Blues scene, don't miss this world-class Blues duo. ... Genealogy Research Help in the Training Lab 2:00pm - 3:30pm Registration Required Genealogy Research Help in the Training Lab 2:00pm - 3:30pm Aug 18, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Program Type: General Programs Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Registration required, seats are limited. Bring your own family history notes and questions, you will access to and guidance in using Ancestry.com and other genealogy research tools available at the library....	Lisle Job Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Woodridge Public Library Study Room G Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search.... Library Needlers 6:00pm - 8:30pm Woodridge Public Library Lobby Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Bring your needle-related project and supplies and join us for conversation and useful tips. We help each other! ...	Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 20, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Program Type: Computer Classes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description Learn how to create and run a basic slide show with text and graphics. Prerequisite: Experience with the mouse/keyboard and Microsoft Windows. ...	Library Board Meeting 7:30pm - 9:00pm Woodridge Public Library Mahlke Meeting Room Whole		LATE OPENING - STAFF IN-SERVICE 9:00am - 1:00pm Branch: Woodridge Public Library Senior Cards & Games 1:00pm - 3:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Seniors Program Type: General Programs Description We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....	Windows Fundamentals: Classes from PRC 9:30am - 11:00am Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Classes Description People’s Resource Center is offering a 7 week class covering the basics of the Windows 10 operating system, such as saving and locating files and folders....
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	Lisle Job Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Woodridge Public Library Study Room G Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Programs Description Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search....	Create a PowerPoint Photo Album 6:30pm - 8:30pm Registration Required Create a PowerPoint Photo Album 6:30pm - 8:30pm Aug 27, 2019 Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors, Program Type: Computer Classes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description PowerPoint’s Photo Album feature is a terrific way to quickly create a slideshow with photos. Learn how to add a nice transition, and make a self-running presentation and set it to autoplay, too....			Senior Cards & Games 1:00pm - 3:00pm Woodridge Public Library Off-the-Lobby Age Group: Seniors Program Type: General Programs Description We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....	Windows Fundamentals: Classes from PRC 9:30am - 11:00am Woodridge Public Library Computer Training Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computer Classes Description People’s Resource Center is offering a 7 week class covering the basics of the Windows 10 operating system, such as saving and locating files and folders....