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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
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, 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.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teen volunteers will help with the Stuffed Animal Sleepover for the children's department.  

You will be returning animals to their owners and passing out pictures to participants. 

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Children's Dept.
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teen volunteers will help with the Stuffed Animal Sleepover for the children's department.  

You will be returning animals to their owners and passing out pictures to participants. 

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

Virtual: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

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

Enjoy an evening of humor and heart as relatable stories and sharp wit inspire laughter about love, life, and everything in between.

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Cut the Cable Cord

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Amazon, Apple and Netflix offer just a few of the options available for people who are interested in cutting the cable cord. Find out about all the best services as well as streaming devices like Amazon's Firestick, Roku and Apple TV.

Teen Only After Hours: Sled Dog Meet & Greet Pizza Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Teens are invited to the Library afterhours for a teen only event. Meet Siberian Huskies, learn fun facts, take pictures, and enjoy pizza.

Virtual: Paul Lisnek After-Election Update

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

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and various area libraries are proud to partner to host the Civic Awareness Series, a program dedicated to the continued civic education and engagement of our patrons.

Virtual: An Evening With Acclaimed Author James McBride

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

Join an intimate discussion on impactful works, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "The Good Lord Bird," exploring themes of race, history, and culture.

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Introduction to Google Docs

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: 1
Event Details:

Learn how to create and format a Google document, share it with others, and download it as a PDF or Word document.

Teen Pizza & Service

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Complete one service hour and enjoy pizza.

Teen & Adult Take & Make: Valentine Bead Decor

All Day 2/10 - 2/14
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Meditation 101

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

A regular Meditation practice has been touted by Forbes as one of the top ways to be happier!

Introduction to Google Sheets

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: 6
Event Details:

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

Friendship Bracelets for Adults

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: 26
Event Details:

Friendship bracelets are for everyone! Make a few bracelets to share or keep them for yourself to show your own style!

Spring Program & Event registration opens

9:00am - 10:00am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Introduction to Google Slides

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: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to create and run a Google Slides slideshow.

Virtual: An Evening With Author Amy Tan

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

Join this bestselling author for an engaging evening, as she shares insights into her writing and the themes that shape her celebrated works.

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Virtual: Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

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

Join Illinois’ own Coralie Adam in conversation with Renae Kerrigan of the Peoria Riverfront Museum for an insider's look at the space industry. 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Virtual: Documentary Screening - 9to5: The Story of a Movement

All Day 3/21 - 3/23
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Experience the award-winning documentary that chronicles the fight for workplace equity and inspired the iconic film 9 to 5. 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Virtual: The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

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

Join forager and educator Alexis Nikole Nelson as she explores edible plants, celebrates African American and Indigenous food traditions, and empowers communities with self-sufficiency. 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.

Virtual - Apocalypse Now: The Disappearance of Insects, Including Monarch Butterflies

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:

Local naturalist John Cebula explores the rapid global decline of insects, the critical role of species like the monarch butterfly—Illinois' state insect and a candidate for Endangered Species Act protection—and potential solutions to reverse this

Virtual: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (Youth Program)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Meet bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat as he shares insights into his beloved books and latest graphic novels. 

This is a free virtual program using Zoom.