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Mini Pumpkin Decorating Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/21
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Family
Event Details:
October 1 – 21: 4th Annual Mini-Pumpkin Decorating Contest Pick up a small pumpkin from the library, while supplies last.* Take home your pumpkin and decorate it. Return the pumpkin to the library by October 21 for disp...

"Autumn Colors" Digital Photo Contest

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Mark the changing of the seasons by capturing the moments, colors, and scenes that speak to you of autumn. Upload up to 5 photographs that you've taken that show the beauty of fall. Winners will receive a gift card & have their photo feat...

Adult Take & Make: Bat Banner

All Day 10/3 - 10/9
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:
You'll love the elegance of this simple yet striking bat banner. Kit includes cardstock, clips, twine, and decorations. Instructions and a link to a how-to video also provided. (Video is extra spooky and posted by the Willard Public Library: Take a p...

Woodridge Artists Reception

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Come meet local artists who are exhibiting their work during the month of October. ...

Paint and Jam

11:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Painting is extremely fun. Listening to music is extremely cool. Doing them both at the same time is extremely fun AND cool. Come jam with us at the Woodridge Public Library, and while you're here, pick up a brush and paint your next masterpiece. Spa...

Paint and Jam Program

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Painting is extremely fun. Listening to music is extremely cool. Doing them both at the same time is extremely fun AND cool. Come jam with us at the Woodridge Public Library, and while you're here, pick up a brush and paint your next masterpiece. Spa...

Take Home: Building Blocks for Tots

12:00am - 11:45pm
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children
Event Details:
This program is interactive! Every week, pick up a new Building Blocks packet. Each packet is filled with learning materials to work on core letter, number, and color concepts, AND includes supplies for fine motor skills activities. We've made i...

Take & Make: Your Choice: Pumpkin Patch or Halloween Witch Scene

All Day 10/10 - 10/16
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type:
Event Details:
Available: October 10 - October 16, while supplies lastPick up: at Circulation DeskStarting October 10 stop by the Circulation Desk in the lobby of the library to get a craft to take home, or ask for it on the Kid B...

Teen Take & Make: Felt Fox Faces

All Day 10/10 - 10/16
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:
Grades: 7-12 Available: October 10 - 16, while supplies last Pick up: at Circulation Desk Starting Monday, Oct. 12, pick up a kit with patterns and supplies to make a simple felt fox pencil topper using glue and...

Preschool Storytime: Age 3 - 5

9:30am - 10:00am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Preschool Storytime is a half-hour story program for 3 to 5-year-olds filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories. Your child will have a great time while learning social & early literacy skills. Registration ...

Toddler Time: Age 2 - 3

10:15am - 10:45am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Toddler Time is a thirty-minute story program for 2 to 3- year-olds and caregivers filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories.  Registration is required.  You may register for up to one (1) story program e...

Baby Lapsit II: 12 - 24 Mths

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Baby Lapsit II is an energetic 15-minute storytime for our crawlers and walkers with simple stories, songs, fingerplays, and movement activities: followed by fifteen minutes of social time. Registration is required.  You may registe...

Paper Airplane STEM Challenge

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Fold, Flip, Tuck, and Release! Learn step-by-step techniques in making several different types of paper airplanes.  Get in your pilot seat and let's have a contest on the farthest throw, creativity, and closest to the target. ...

S.T.E.A.M TIME! Chain Reaction Machines

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join Miss Jenn and make some awesome Rube Goldberg-style dominoes reactions. Rube Goldberg machines use a chain reaction of simple machines, like lever pulleys, cranks, and household objects such as strings, books, and tables. Some examples...

Preschool Storytime: Age 3 - 5

9:30am - 10:00am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Preschool Storytime is a half-hour story program for 3 to 5-year-olds filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories. Your child will have a great time while learning social & early literacy skills. Registration ...

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Open
Registration
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. Meetings give intermediate and above adult learners from DuPage County, Illinois practice speaking ...

Toddler Time: Age 2 - 3

10:15am - 10:45am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Toddler Time is a thirty-minute story program for 2 to 3- year-olds and caregivers filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories.  Registration is required.  You may register for up to one (1) story program e...

Adult Puzzle Pack: Autumn Edition

All Day 10/12 - 10/18
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:
NEW!  Adult Puzzle PacksAugust Edition: "Autumn"Available: October 12 - 18Pick up: at the Circulation DeskNo registration: available for pickup at the Circulation Desk Enjoy a variety of delightful puzzles and games! Handpicked puzzles...

Preschool Storytime: Age 3 - 5

9:30am - 10:00am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Preschool Storytime is a half-hour story program for 3 to 5-year-olds filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories. Your child will have a great time while learning social & early literacy skills. Registration ...

Toddler Time: Age 2 - 3

10:15am - 10:45am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Toddler Time is a thirty-minute story program for 2 to 3- year-olds and caregivers filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories.  Registration is required.  You may register for up to one (1) story program e...

Baby Lapsit I: 0 - 12 Mths

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Baby Lapsit I is a gentle 15-minute storytime of fingerplays, soft movement activities and a story shared with your baby: followed by fifteen minutes of social time.   Registration is required.  You may register for up to ...

Creative Preschoolers

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Inspire your preschooler's (3-5-year-old) inner artist with this creative art program. Your child will have the opportunity to create a work of art by choosing the materials they need to create a masterpiece. This program could be a little messy...

Preschool Storytime: Age 3 - 5

9:30am - 10:00am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Preschool Storytime is a half-hour story program for 3 to 5-year-olds filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories. Your child will have a great time while learning social & early literacy skills. Registration ...

Toddler Time: Age 2 - 3

10:15am - 10:45am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Toddler Time is a thirty-minute story program for 2 to 3- year-olds and caregivers filled with exciting interactive play, games, music, and stories.  Registration is required.  You may register for up to one (1) story program e...