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Hour of Code™ at the Library!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Computer Training Lab
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Students in grades 6-12 can join millions around the globe for the Hour of Code™! Explore over 100 free, one-hour self-guided activities and tutorials that cover computer science, coding, AI, and more.

Downers Grove Artists' Guild Reception

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join the artists from the Downers Grove Artists' Guild for a reception on Sunday, December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m.  Discuss art mediums, inspirations, background and experiences. 

Teen & Adult Take & Make: Yarn Tree

All Day 12/16 - 12/20
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Teen volunteers will help prep items for the children's department.  You will earn one volunteer hours.  Check in at the Children's Desk. 

Book Discussion: Bright Lights Big Christmas

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: 18
Event Details:

The Book Discussion Group will meet in-person to discuss Bright Lights Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews

Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

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: 3
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.

Library Board Meeting

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Board Meetings
Event Details:

Board Meeting Agendas

Jefferson Singers Caroling

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors, Family
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors, Family
Event Details:

Jefferson Junior High choir singers will perform holiday favorites live at the Library. 

Virtual: Little Women: The Musical (2022)

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm - 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Registration will be limited to 3000 total.

Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library

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.

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteering
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help set-up and clean-up activities for Noon Year's Eve, collect tickets at door, and assist with and clean up crafts.

Receive 2 service hours. 

CLOSING AT 5PM FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Library will close at 5 p.m. for New Year's Eve holiday and be closed all day on January 1 for New Year's Day.

Outdoor book returns will remain open throughout the holiday.

CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Woodridge Public Library
Description:

Closed all day.

Virtual: ESL Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Welcome! This English as a Second Language (ESL) conversation group will be conducted by an experienced volunteer from Literacy DuPage.

Intermediate 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 lists, set tabs, add page numbers, format columns, and use tables.  Prior experience with Word is required.

Holiday Trivia

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Put your holiday knowledge to the test in a fun atmosphere! Come solo or bring your friends. Small prizes will be awarded. Bonus, wear an ugly holiday themed sweater or shirt and be entered into a drawing for a small prize.

Virtual: Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

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

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

Live Music: Jukebox Legends of the 50's & 60's Featuring Rick Lindy

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: 50
Event Details:

Experience a journey through the iconic hits of the 50s and 60s, featuring songs that shaped a generation.

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