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Smartphone with dangly, beaded keychain attached

Phone Charm Keychains

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

String some sparkle and create your own phone charm keychain.

Titanic

Lost Treasures of the Titanic

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

James Cameron’s Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean; a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship’s famous sinking. But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sa

Llama, cow and goat in party hats

Barnyard Bash

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Off-the-Lobby at Woodridge Public Library
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Old MacDonald had a farm...and now the library does too! Visit a mini petting zoo with real animals (goats, sheep, llama, donkey and more) right outside the library doors, then stay busy with activities and crafts inside.

Michael McColly Photo

Virtual: Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us as Michael McColly discusses his recently published book, Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes. 

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Intro to Google Sheets

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

Virtual: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

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

Percival Everett discusses his work, including James, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, and Erasure, which inspired the Oscar-winning film American Fiction. 

Drop-in: Senior Craft & Chat

10:00am–11:00am
Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Seniors
Registration Required

Book Discussion: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead

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 Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.

Google Sheets Functions

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 to use essential functions, including VLOOKUP.

Previous experience with Google Sheets is required.

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

Drop-in: 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.

Live Music: Singer Ryan Argast

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:

American Idol and The Voice contestant Ryan Argast will wow the crowd with popular hits from the '60s through the '90s.

CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed all day.

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.

Excel PivotTables

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 to summarize & analyze data with pivot tables and slicers. 

Previous experience with Excel is required.

Relaxing Watercolors

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults, Seniors
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Mahlke Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many consider watercolors to be relaxing and meditative. Learn how you can slow down and relax with simple watercolor techniques. 

Drop-in: 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.

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.

Lost Treasures of the Titanic

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

James Cameron’s Titanic told the invented story of the Heart of the Ocean; a fictional blue diamond necklace lost tragically in the ship’s famous sinking. But what about the real treasures that were lost when the Titanic sa

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! 

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.

How to Talk to AI

2:00pm–4:00pm
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.

Beaded Wind Chimes

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

Make a pretty beaded wind chime to welcome spring.

Virtual: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

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

Bestselling author Cristina Henríquez discusses The Great Divide, an acclaimed novel about lives shaped by the construction of the Panama Canal.

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Drop-in: Senior Knit & Crochet Social

2:00pm–4:00pm
Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

A welcoming drop-in group for seniors who enjoy knitting, crocheting, and friendly conversation. All skill levels are welcome—bring your project and join the fun!

Book Discussion: Trust

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 Trust by Hernan Diaz.

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk.

eBook and eAudiobook copies are available through Libby.

Virtual: Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes

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

Join us as Michael McColly discusses his recently published book, Walking Chicago’s Coast: A 63-Mile Journey to the Indiana Dunes. 

Excel Charts

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

Learn to visualize data effectively with charts and sparklines. 

Previous experience with Excel is required.

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.