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Book cover "Magic Trash" with images of 3 wooden painted houses

Family Art Studio: Trash to Treasure

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mahlke Meeting Room AB at Woodridge Public Library
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by joining forces to create a collaborative art piece inspired by Tyree Guyton's eclectic Heidleburg House Project.  We'll be using surprising, upcycled materials to design a spunky birdhouse village. 

Elizabeth Kahura

Virtual: Echoes of Africa: Art and Folktales

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
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!

Felicia Acosta

Social Worker In the Library

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Computer Training Lab at Woodridge Public Library
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.

Fruteland Jackson

Live Music: Fruteland Jackson

Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
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.

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Family Art Studio: Trash to Treasure

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by joining forces to create a collaborative art piece inspired by Tyree Guyton's eclectic Heidleburg House Project.  We'll be using surprising, upcycled materials to design a spunky birdhouse village. 

Tiny Hands, Big Heart Valentines

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Family
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make some sweet Valentine's using cupcake liners. 

Super Bowl Family Kick-off

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come get in the Super Bowl spirit! Get ready to cheer on your team for the big game with activities, crafts, and light snacks. 

Please register everyone that will attend.

Family Storytime & Craft: Love and Family

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Family
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for books, songs, and a craft. 

Aimed at ages 0-5 years.

Please register each child that will complete a craft.

Heart Beat Boogie

5:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Family
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate love as a family and feel your heart beat as we dance.

Please register everyone in your family that will attend. 

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Heart Beat Boogie

6:00pm–6:30pm
Children, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate love as a family and feel your heart beat as we dance.

Please register everyone in your family that will attend. 

Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Spring Program & Event registration opens

9:00am–10:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring programs and events for all ages (for the months of March, April, and May) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

No School Movie Matinee

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Free family fun!  Come to the library on this day off school for a movie and snack on us.

Please register ALL family members who will attend.  Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed all day.

LATE OPENING: STAFF IN-SERVICE

9:00am–1:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

The library will open at 1 p.m. due to a staff in-service meeting.

Summer Program & Event registration opens

9:00am–10:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer programs and events for all ages (for the months of June, July, and August) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

Memorial Day - Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Library will reopen Tuesday at 9 a.m. Book returns remain open 24/7.

Fall Program & Event registration opens

9:00am–10:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fall programs and events for all ages (for the months of September, October, and November) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

Labor Day - Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed for Labor Day, the library will reopen Tuesday, September 8 at 9 a.m. Outdoor book drops remain open 24/7.

Winter Program & Event registration opens

9:00am–10:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter programs and events for all ages (for the months of December, January, and February) will be open for registration at 9 a.m. 

Please register if you would like a reminder.

CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed all day for Thanksgiving Day

Library reopens on Friday at 9 a.m.

Outdoor book returns will remain open throughout the holiday.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

CLOSING AT 5PM FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Library will close at 5 p.m. for New Year's Eve holiday and be closed all day on January 1 for New Year's Day.

Outdoor book returns will remain open throughout the holiday.

Labor Day - Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed for Labor Day, the library will reopen Tuesday, September 7 at 9 a.m. Outdoor book drops remain open 24/7.