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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 "Tweens" group.
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting December 9 to pick up your Tween Craft. Instructions will be included.

This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.

 

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: 14
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: 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 "Tweens" group.

Mugs & Hugs

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Decorate a mug, plus learn some great microwave dessert recipes. Hugs (the Hershey's variety), also provided.

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

Virtual: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M.

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: 21
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: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Virtual - Common Birds of DuPage County in Winter

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Winter offers bird watchers enhanced viewing opportunities as trees lose their leaves and birds stand out against the snow.

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: 21
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 "Teens" group.

Teen Service & Holiday Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Earn service credit by helping with a small project, followed by a festive celebration including, pizza, cookies, an optional ugly holiday sweater contest. You can also make a holiday gift for someone special. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors
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.

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

Spanish Language Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime all in Spanish, as we explore the traditions of Mexico during Christmastime. 

Please register each child attending. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Hour of Code™ at the Library!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Open
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: 16
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: 23
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: 20
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