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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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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

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.

Jefferson Singers Caroling

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Family

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.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

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.

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.

CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed all day.

Intermediate Word

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to create lists, set tabs, add page numbers, format columns, and use tables.  Prior experience with Word is required.

Holiday Trivia

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Put your holiday knowledge to the test in a fun atmosphere! Come solo or bring your friends. Small prizes will be awarded. Bonus, wear an ugly holiday themed sweater or shirt and be entered into a drawing for a small prize.

Virtual: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

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

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

Live Music: Jukebox Legends of the 50's & 60's Featuring Rick Lindy

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 62
Event Details:

Experience a journey through the iconic hits of the 50s and 60s, featuring songs that shaped a generation.

Teen & Adult Take & Make: Snowman Candle Holder

All Day 1/13 - 1/17
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Introduction to Excel

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: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to create, edit and format a spreadsheet, and how to create basic formulas.

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

Book Discussion: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers

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 Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk

Virtual: Taxes Are Everyone's Business

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Judi Strauss of Strauss Tax Service will discuss the latest tax return changes and concerns.

Intermediate Excel

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computer Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to sort and filter data, how to use functions (including VLOOKUP), and how to create a simple chart.  Prior experience with Excel is required.

Pocket Heart

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Feel the love by making a pocket heart.  Keep it for yourself or share it with someone special.  Teens are welcomed when accompanied by an adult.