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Teen & Adult Take & Make: Fall Coaster

All Day 9/9 - 9/13
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up at the Circulation Desk, while supplies last. 

Adult Puzzle Pack: Fall Colors

All Day 9/11 - 9/17
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pick up at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. 

Estate Planning Explained

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

A representative from Bentron Financial Group will explain the estate planning process from beginning to end. Planning techniques and documents will also be shared.

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.

3D Design with Tinkercad

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 use the free online 3D design application, Tinkercad, as you create a bookmark to be 3D printed at the library.

Live Music: Songs of Yesteryears by David Blixt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

Vocalist and guitarist David Blixt will perform unforgettable songs from generations past, including hits by Dean Martin, Dion, Neil Diamond, the Righteous Brothers, and many others.

Book Discussion: The Reading List

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: 16
Event Details:

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk

Introduction to 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, 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.

Virtual - Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In & What We Can Do About

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

We're all susceptible to misinformation, often spreading it unknowingly. While stopping it entirely is impossible, we can learn how deception works, recognize the signs, and empower ourselves. 

History of Carole King

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Professor Gary Wenstrup recounts King's incredible journey, whose blend of rock, pop, folk, and soul music resonates deeply, warming hearts everywhere. Presented with entertaining videos and music clips. 

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.

Mini Pumpkin Decorating

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Decorate a mini pumpkin to celebrate Fall & Halloween! Miniature pumpkins and crafting supplies like paint and yarn will be supplied. You are also welcome to bring your own pumpkin to decorate, as well. 

Live Music: Rat Pat Classics by Peter Oprisko

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: 83
Event Details:

Award-winning vocalist Peter Oprisko will evoke nostalgia with his renditions of classics by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., along with other timeless hits.

Teen & Adult Take & Make: Fall Air Freshener

All Day 10/7 - 10/11
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. 

Medicare 101

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

An overview that highlights issues and decisions important to those approaching retirement and strategies for those using Medicare. Presented by Dave Wylly from the Medicare Solutions Network.

Adult Puzzle Pack: Pumpkin Edition

All Day 10/9 - 10/15
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Pick up at the Circulation Desk.

Introduction to Excel

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Full
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, 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.

Virtual: Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez

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

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.

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.

Excel Charts

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: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to create and format charts and sparklines so that you can visualize your data effectively.

Experience with Excel is required.

Cauldron Candles

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Make colorful cauldron candles without any toil or trouble—or burning fire.

Virtual: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

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

Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

Introduction to Google Drive

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: 5
Event Details:

Learn how to organize files and folders, upload files to your drive and how to share files with others.

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.