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Candy Sushi

11:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Not a fan of raw fish? Let’s turn sushi into a dessert instead—by making it from candy! Each child participant will get their own tray of sugary ingredients to create colorful and yummy creations.  Note: There are 2 candy sushi sessions but y...
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Candy Sushi

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Not a fan of raw fish? Let’s turn sushi into a dessert instead—by making it from candy! Each child participant will get their own tray of sugary ingredients to create colorful and yummy creations.  Note: There are 2  candy sushi sessions...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Space Art

10:00am - 10:30am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Create a starry night sky with your toddler.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Space Art

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:
Create a starry night sky with your preschooler. Summer's here and we are staying up late having fun outdoors chasing fireflies and looking for shooting stars!   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Galaxy Jar

11:00am - 12:00pm
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Create a galaxy in a jar to take with you wherever you go.  ...
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This event is in the "Family" group.

Donuts & Dads

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 52
Event Details:
Bring Dad (uncle, grandpa, babysitter, or even your mom!) and celebrate Father's Day at the library with our Donuts & Dads celebration – filled with tasty treats (did we mention the donuts?!), special crafts, and fun projects. Please regi...
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:
Meet us at the free Community area of the Jubilee for pinwheel giveaways and Mario-related photo ops and fun--a little Mario sneak peek as we get ready for a BIG Mario Party at the library on July 29. Don't miss the inflatables, games, and other c...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Juneteenth Magnet Craft Station

06/18/2023 @ 12:00am - 06/19/2023 @ 11:45pm
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Adults, Family
Event Details:
Stop by the library to make Juneteenth magnet decorations using a variety of supplies and magnet kits. ...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Tiny Art Show Canvas Pick Up

All Day 6/19 - 6/30
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Join the Tiny Art movement! From June 19 through June 30, visit the Library to pick up a tiny canvas (for a family or for an individual) to create your very own masterpiece.  Use your imagination and whatever supplies you have at home to c...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Disaster Island

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Pirates want to steal your stuff! A volcano is about to erupt! You're really REALLY bored! Build your own Lego island, then use your creativity to build objects that will keep it safe from disasters. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Pirate & Mermaid Slime

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
Mermaid & Pirate Lovers…..Are you ready for the BEST Mermaid & Pirate slime? We'll follow the step-by-step instructions and make some of the coolest and super easy slime recipes.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Fantastic Forts

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:
Bring a pillow and join us in creating your own blanket fort. Under a table, in the corner, or behind a bookshelf--we're building forts all over the place! Blankets and a great selection of books will be ready for you. Build a fort, pick out a fun...
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This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Movie Night

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:
Bring the whole family for a movie and a snack at the library! No costs. We'll reveal the movie title closer to the date. Please register all members of the family that wish to attend. Children under 9 must be accompanied by an adult.   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Totally Tots: Ticket to Fun

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Come play with us! Try out our best activities that are a lot of fun for your toddler and make a big impact on their learning. This program has it all: math, science, art, and more! Children attend with a parent (or caregiver) and together you will e...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Unicorn Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
If you are looking for some magical and mystical fun then check out our very own unicorn party!  We'll play games, craft, dance, and have some magical unicorn surprises. Register each child who will participate. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Bring your baby to explore different tastes! We are preparing sensory bins that will contain food items made with safe ingredients for your baby to eat if they choose to. Be prepared for this to be messy! Note: we will post a list of possible a...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Stories in Castaldo Park

10:00am - 11:00am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and meet the Woodridge Public Library at the park for stories, songs, and lots of fun! Our friends from the Woodridge Park District are bringing a craft for us to make.  This is a free program, open to the...
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Ben's Bubble Show

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 77
Event Details:
A unique and exciting show for all ages! Ben will perform bubble magic, illusions, and sculpture. A truly amazing interactive show of science and wonders using bubbles!    ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:
All Aboard! Next stop: WPL Fun Central making a candy and a letter train. These family crafts are on track to a good time!  Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo! Make a train out of candy and a letter train using the letters in your name.   &nb...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Princess and Pirate Dance Party

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:
Dress up like a prince, princess, or pirate, and get ready to boogie! We can't wait to see your royal and swashbuckler dance moves. Please register each child attending. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Water Color Animal Silhouettes

10:00am - 10:30am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:
Does your preschooler love to do art projects? Join us for a morning of crafting! Each child will create a watercolor masterpiece and add animals to make it a beautiful scene. Parents are encouraged to help their child complete the project. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Dino Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Stomp your feet! Show your claws! Join us for an upROARiously fun Dinosaur Storytime!  Families are welcome. Children 2 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Video Game Trivia

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Level up with some fun video game trivia!  ...
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Children, Teens, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Drop in and meet all your favorite Mario characters, LIVE and in person. Pose for photos with our costumed characters and play a ton of live Mario mini-games. Don't miss our biggest, most exciting event of the summer.   ...