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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. 

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.

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: 1
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. 

Financial Aid Overview

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Representatives from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will outline the general financial aid process and provide insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teen volunteers will help set-up and clean up supplies for an adult craft program off the lobby. You will earn 2 volunteer hours. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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: 8
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: 6
Event Details:

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

Not-so-Scary Haunted House

11:00am - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a Not-So-Scary haunted house. This Not-So-Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

Teen Day of the Dead Craft

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Create a skull-shaped diamond painting coaster, listen to haunting music, and have some spooky snacks.

Not-so-Scary Haunted House

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop in between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for a Not So Scary haunted house. This Not So Scary haunted house will be featuring a variety of decorations and fun things to see.

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: 5
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 Volunteer Opportunity

6:45pm - 8:15pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Volunteers will assist staff with the Adult BINGO program. You will receive 1.5 service hours. Meet off the lobby. 

TEEN PIZZA & SERVICE

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Teen & Adult Take & Make: Gnome

All Day 11/11 - 11/15
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. 

Intermediate 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: 6
Event Details:

Learn how to create lists, add page numbers, format columns, use tables, and work with graphics.

Prior experience with Google Docs is required.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Volunteers will help with an adult craft program. Meet in the Program Room on the second floor. You will receive 2 service hours. 

Sound Meditation

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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: 12
Event Details:

Join meditation facilitator Dana Kraszczynski for a 60 minute experience in sound meditation.