Upcoming Events

Teen DIY: Inspirational Washi Tape Picture Frame

12:00am - 12:00am

Age Group: Teens

Teen DIY: Inspirational Washi Tape Picture Frame

12:00am - 12:00am
Apr 14, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

Choose a washi tape color & pattern to make your personalized frame: fill it with an inspirational quote or your favorite photo. Supplies is the Teen Area....

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Age Group: Children

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room - Children's Library

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs, Storytimes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Storytime is a half-hour story program for 3 to 5-year-olds (not in Kindergarten). ...

Baby Lapsit I

11:30am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Children

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room - Children's Library

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs, Storytimes

Registration Required

Description

Baby Lapsit I is a gentle 15-minute storytime of fingerplays, soft movement activities and a story shared with your baby. Fifteen minutes of playtime and social time will follow the program. ...

Tween Takeover!

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Children, Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Children, Teens

Program Type: Children's Programs, Teen Programs

Description

Drop by between 3:30 and 5:00 pm to eat pizza, play video games, challenge a friend to a board game, relax with a craft, or just hang out! Grades 5-8 only. No registration....

Crime Readers Book Discussion @ Home Run Inn Pizza

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Crime Readers Book Discussion @ Home Run Inn Pizza

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr 18, 2019

Outreach

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions

Description

Infernal Angelsy, by Loren D. EstlemanCrime Readers Book Discussion meets at Home Run Inn Pizza in Darien, and is co-sponsored by the Indian Prairie Public Library....

Canceled - Easter Weekend: Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Seniors

Canceled - Easter Weekend: Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Apr 19, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Returns next week....

Sensory Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am

Age Group: Children

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room - Children's Library

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs, Storytimes

Description

For ages 2–7 with a caregiver. Story time especially for children with autism, sensory processing or other developmental needs. We will engage the senses through music, stories, and movement. Siblings welcome....

Easter - Closing

All Day

Branch: Woodridge Public Library

Woodridge Public Library

Lisle Job Club

10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Study Room G

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search....

Lego WeDo: Grades 4-6

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Children

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Computer Training Lab

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Description

Awaken kids' curiosity and their interest in problem solving! Kids build LEGO models and then program them using blocks of code to move and react. For grades 4-6. Online registration is required....

SSIP Citizenship Prep Classes

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room - Children's Library

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Students are required to register for this course through the South Suburban Immigrant Project. Call (630) 296-6755 to register....

Library Book Discussion: The Masterpiece

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room 1/2

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: Book Discussions

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Description

The Masterpiece, by Fiona Davis.Copies of the book will be available four weeks in advance at the Circulation Desk....

Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Registration Required

Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Apr 24, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Computer Training Lab

Age Groups: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Pivot tables are one of the most powerful features of Excel for summarizing and analyzing data. Learn the basics of creating pivot tables and slicers.Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required....

LATE OPENING - STAFF IN-SERVICE

9:00am - 1:00pm

Branch: Woodridge Public Library

Woodridge Public Library

Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Seniors

Woodridge Public Library

Lobby

Age Groups: Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Description

We'll organize card games (and by request, games like Yahtzee or Bunco) for seniors, and those on their way to becoming a senior!Please drop in. Bring a sweater. Light refreshments. ...

Practice SAT Test

9:30am - 1:30pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Description

The library will offer students a chance to take a full length simulated, or practice, SAT test (no essay component)....

Lisle Job Club

10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Study Room G

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search....

SSIP Citizenship Prep Classes

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room - Children's Library

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Students are required to register for this course through the South Suburban Immigrant Project. Call (630) 296-6755 to register....

Green Cleaning

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Registration Required

Green Cleaning

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Apr 30, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Requires Registration...

Preschool Discovery Time

10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group: Children

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs

Description

Adults and children will participate in hands-on preliteracy activity stations geared toward exploration and sensory play. Activities are appropriate for children ages 3-5. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver....

Baby and Toddler Explorers Playgroup

10:00am - 11:00am

Age Group: Children

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs

Description

Babies, toddlers and adults will participate in hands-on preliteracy activity stations geared toward exploration and sensory play. Activities are appropriate for children under 3 years old....

Anime Club

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: Teen Programs

Registration Required

Description

Not just anime—it’s also Japanese snacks, a craft or activity, and a place to talk about manga and anime. But yeah, we’ll also be watching anime....

Picture Books on Film

10:00am - 10:30am

Age Group: Children

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs

Description

Short films for young children based on picture books....

Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Seniors

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Description

We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....

Free Comic Book Day

10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Woodridge Public Library

Lobby

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Children's Programs, General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

On the first Saturday in May, thousands of comic book stores give away free comics. Your Library does, too! We’ll have comics, prizes, and other fun starting at 10 and lasting as long as the comics do....

What is a Raspberry Pi?

10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Registration Required

What is a Raspberry Pi?

10:00am - 12:00pm
May 4, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room 1/2

Age Groups: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Description

A Raspberry Pi is a credit-card-sized computer that people of all ages are using to learn about programming and to create all kinds of computer projects....

May the 4th Be With You!

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Age Group: Children

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room - Children's Library

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs

Description

Come channel the force on National Star Wars Day and join us for our Star Wars Party! Show off your Star Wars knowledge in trivia, take part in outer-galactic crafts, and create your own Jedi Lightsaber. Kindergarten and up. ...

Jim Gill's "Nationwide Campaign for Play" Family Concert

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Everyone, Children

Jim Gill's "Nationwide Campaign for Play" Family Concert

2:00pm - 3:00pm
May 5, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Everyone, Children

Program Type: Children's Programs, Music, Parents

Description

Get ready to sing, clap, dance and sneeze along with award-winning musician and author Jim Gill! All ages, preschoolers with an adult....

Lisle Job Club

10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Study Room G

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search....

SSIP Citizenship Prep Classes

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room - Children's Library

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Students are required to register for this course through the South Suburban Immigrant Project. Call (630) 296-6755 to register....

Home School Lego Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Age Group: Children

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs

Toddler Art

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Children

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs

Description

Enjoy the tactile wonders of paint, glitter, glue and more. Smocks or "messy" clothes recommended. For toddlers ages 2 - 3 years with caregiver. No registration is necessary. ...

Instant Pot 101: Pressure Cooking 101 NEW Session

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Registration Required

Instant Pot 101: Pressure Cooking 101 NEW Session

5:30pm - 6:30pm
May 8, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Description

This is a new class session! Please register here to attend the 5:30 p.m. class: Instant Pot – Pressure Cooking 101...

Instant Pot - Pressure Cooking 101

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Please register for the ...

Bluestem Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Children

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room 1/2

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Join us each month to discuss a different nominee from the 2019 Illinois Bluestem Readers' Choice List and enjoy treats. For kids in grades 3 - 5. Online registration begins Monday, ...

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Registration Required

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

6:30pm - 8:30pm
May 9, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Computer Training Lab

Age Groups: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Learn how to create and run a basic slide show with text and graphics.Prerequisite: Experience with the mouse/keyboard and Microsoft Windows....

Bubble Wrap Dance Party

10:00am - 10:45am

Age Group: Children

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Children's Programs, Parents

Description

Get your bodies moving! Listen to music, blow bubbles, and dance on bubble wrap. For children ages 1 - 5 accompanied by an adult....

Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Seniors

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Description

We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....

Group of Advising Teens & Chocolate Taste Test

6:30pm - 8:15pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: Teen Programs

Registration Required

Description

GOATs & Chocolate Taste TestingYes, we're tasting chocolate with different degrees of cocoa like 80% to milk chocolate. Chocolate games and prizes too! ...

Writing Journey

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Writing Journey

12:00pm - 4:00pm
May 11, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Adults, Teens

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Monthly meeting of local writers; open to area writers and aspiring authors....

Lisle Job Club

10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Study Room G

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Welcome to a place where job seekers and job movers come together to encourage, cajole and support each other’s job search....

SSIP Citizenship Prep Classes

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room - Children's Library

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Students are required to register for this course through the South Suburban Immigrant Project. Call (630) 296-6755 to register....

Coloring for Adults

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Coloring is not just for kids anymore! A drop-in coloring club will start meeting the second Monday of each month, to enjoy an evening of relaxation and creativity....

Library Board Meeting

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Youth In Crisis Summit - Local Agencies Meeting

3:00pm - 4:45pm

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Registration Required

Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint

6:30pm - 8:30pm
May 16, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Computer Training Lab

Age Groups: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Learn how to use the slide master, custom themes and layouts; animations and transitions; and how to create a photo album. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint is required....

Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Seniors

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Description

We are expanding Senior Cards & Games to every Friday afternoon! The library provides games, and on the 2nd and 4th Friday, sets out refreshments....

Meet Java Beans the Service Dog!

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Description

Java Beans is a service dog who'd like to meet you!...

Ace Your Finals: HS Teens After Hours Snack & Study

4:30pm - 9:00pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Ace Your Finals: HS Teens After Hours Snack & Study

4:30pm - 9:00pm
May 18, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: Teen Programs

Registration Required

Description

Study in a quiet place with great snacks, your friends and a little advice from a math tutor....

Judy Garland & Wizard of Oz Concert

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Registration Required

Judy Garland & Wizard of Oz Concert

2:00pm - 3:00pm
May 19, 2019

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Adults, Seniors

Registration Required

Description

Robyn Vitson's beautiful vocals and stylistic piano playing are not to be missed as she performs Judy Garland's most beloved songs, including hits from the Wizard of Oz in celebration of the movie's 80th anniversary....

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