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Where's Larry The Library Elf?

All Day 12/7 - 12/23
Children, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Children, Family
Event Details:

Did you know your library has its very own elf? Each day from December 1 through December 23 Larry will be in a new spot, with a new book. Find out what Larry is reading and win a sticker!

 
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Hour of Code™ at the Library!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 can join millions around the globe for the Hour of Code™! Explore over 100 free, one-hour self-guided activities and tutorials that cover computer science, coding, AI, and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Downers Grove Artists' Guild Reception

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the artists from the Downers Grove Artists' Guild for a reception on Sunday, December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.  Discuss art mediums, inspirations, background and experiences. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Teen & Adult Take & Make: Yarn Tree

All Day 12/16 - 12/20
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
This event is in the "Children" group.

Children's Take and Make: Button Tree Frame

All Day 12/16 - 12/21
Children
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Starting December 16 stop by the Circulation Desk in the lobby of the library to get a craft kit to take home.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 - 5

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Exciting interactive play, music, and stories for your preschool child. Kids are encouraged to attend independently; they will have a great time while learning social skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time: Ages 2 - 3

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teen volunteers will help prep items for the children's department.  You will earn one volunteer hours.  Check in at the Children's Desk. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Book Discussion: Bright Lights Big Christmas

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussions
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss Bright Lights Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time: Ages 2 - 3

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime: Ages 3 - 5

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Exciting interactive play, music, and stories for your preschool child. Kids are encouraged to attend independently; they will have a great time while learning social skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime & Craft: Bears

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

You won't bear to miss out on this story time! Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

Please register each child that will complete a craft.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lapsit: 0 - 24 Months

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Storytime designed for babies 0-24 months and their care. Simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by fifteen minutes of social time.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time: Ages 2 - 3

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Toddler Time is filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories for your 2- to 3-year-old child to enjoy with a caretaker.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Introduction to Word

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to create, format, save and print a document, and how to insert pictures.

Please register prior to class to reserve your seat. The class size is limited to 12 students.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Library Board Meeting

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Board Meetings
Event Details:
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Lapsit: 0 - 24 Months

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Storytime designed for babies 0-24 months and their care. Simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities followed by fifteen minutes of social time.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Jefferson Singers Caroling

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors, Family
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Polar Playgroup

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Family
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all baby, toddler and preschool explorers! Join us for an arctic-themed playgroup experience.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Virtual: Little Women: The Musical (2022)

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm - 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Available: December 23- December 28, while supplies last

Pick up: at Circulation Desk

Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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