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K-Pop Dance Idols (Gr. 4-12)

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Level up your TikTok dance game and learn a K-Pop routine from a VERSA5 Dance Studio pro—set to some of your favorite songs.

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Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ring in the new year early with crafts, dancing, and an exciting glowstick countdown to noon! Be sure to wear neon or white to glow at the party.

Please register each child attending.

 

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New Year, New You!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join life coach Tom Kens to discover the keys to setting goals that stick in the new year. Learn how to motivate yourself, set goals, and take action so you can make 2026 your best year yet.

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Live Music: Feelin' Groovy with Heather Braoudakis

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome back Heather Braoudakis as she brings that 1960s groove with hits like "Mrs. Robinson" and "Happy Together."

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Virtual: Paul Lisnek Midterm Election Update

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and various area libraries are proud to partner to host the Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engagement of our patrons.

3D Design with Tinkercad

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use the free online 3D design application, Tinkercad, as you create a personalized key tag to be 3D printed at the library.

Sound Bath Meditation

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in experiencing a relaxing Sound Bath, where soothing sounds and simple mindfulness techniques will be intentionally combined to invite a therapeutic effect on your body and mind.

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Virtual: Taxes Are Everyone's Business

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Judi Strauss of Strauss Tax Service will discuss the latest tax return changes and concerns. A zoom link will be sent to everyone who registers. 

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Monthly Meditation Group

6:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience a beginner-friendly guided meditation practice in a small group setting! 

What's Next?: A Guide for Beginning Genealogists

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you put your family name into Ancestry or Google? Maybe you took a DNA test, got the results, and now don't know what to do. Laura Kovarik will show beginners how to take those next steps to get their research organized and moving forward.

Intro to Google Drive

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

Learn how to store, share, and organize files in Google Drive.

Virtual: Echoes of Africa: Art and Folktales

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating Black History Month with a vibrant program of storytelling, music, and cultural traditions led by Kenyan educator and storyteller Elizabeth Kahura!

Social Worker In the Library

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet with Felicia Acosta, a licensed clinical social worker who works with the Woodridge Police Department.

Book Discussion: The Husbands

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

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk

eBook and downloadable audiobook copies are available through Libby or Boundless.

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Chair Yoga Workshop

10:30am–11:15am
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a gentle yoga class where you will use a chair for support in the postures. This class is for you if you experience limited mobility or balance issues that make traditional yoga difficult for you, or if you are a yoga beginner.

Library Board Meeting

7:30pm–9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Board Meetings
Event Details:

Board Meeting Agendas

Intro to Google Docs

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

Create & format a document, and share documents.

Winter Trivia

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

Live Music: Fruteland Jackson

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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.

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

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Full
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.

Writing Journey

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
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.