Upcoming Events

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....

SSIP Citizenship Prep Classes

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

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....

Air Fryer Do's and Don'ts

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

Description

"I love the hands-off ease of cooking in an air fryer, but getting the best results involves slightly more than simply turning it on and walking away....

Adults: Create Your Own Button

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Computer Training Lab

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Description

Meet in the Computer Training Lab to design, print and create your own buttons (pin-back). You can bring in your ready-made digital design, photos, drawings and ideas, or start from scratch. Buttons are approximately 1.5 inches....

Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Seniors

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Description

The library provides a friendly space and games on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, and sets out refreshments.Play Yahtzee or poker, organize a game like Bananagrams, Scrabble, or Bunco...anything goes. ...

Hour of Code

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Children, Teens

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Computer Training Lab

Age Groups: Children, Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Description

Students grades 5-12! Join us for the Hour of Code™, a wor...

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....

Teens: Perler Bead Snowflakes

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

Take a break from studying--design a beautiful Perler Bead snowflake....

Library Needlers

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Age Group: Adults

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Bring your needle-related project and supplies and join us for conversation and useful tips. We help each other!...

Hot Cocoa Mix & Give

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Customize your own hot cocoa mix and personalize a jar to take it home in. Perfect for a last-minute gift or to enjoy yourself. All supplies provided. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult....

Hot Cocoa Mix & Give

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Customize your own hot chocolate mix and personalize a jar to take it home in. Perfect for a last-minute gift or to enjoy yourself. All supplies provided. Children under 12 must be accompanied by 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....

Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Seniors

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Description

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....

Teen DIY: Mini Calendar Pages

All Day

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

We'll provide blank mini calendar pages, you create the design. Craft supply station in Teen Area, or take pages home to decorate....

Teens: Create Your Own Button

3:30pm - 5:00pm

Age Group: Teens

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Computer Training Lab

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Description

Adults: Create Your Own Button

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Computer Training Lab

Age Groups: Adults

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Description

Teen DIY: Calendar

All Day

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

We'll provide blank mini calendar pages, you create the design. Craft supply station in Teen Area, or take pages home to decorate....

Teen DIY: Calendar

All Day

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

We'll provide blank mini calendar pages, you create the design. Craft supply station in Teen Area, or take pages home to decorate....

Teen DIY: Calendar

All Day

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

We'll provide blank mini calendar pages, you create the design. Craft supply station in Teen Area, or take pages home to decorate....

Teen DIY: Calendar

All Day

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

We'll provide blank mini calendar pages, you create the design. Craft supply station in Teen Area, or take pages home to decorate....

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....

Teen DIY: Calendar

All Day

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

We'll provide blank mini calendar pages, you create the design. Craft supply station in Teen Area, or take pages home to decorate....

Don't Pay the College Sticker Price

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Registration Required

Don't Pay the College Sticker Price

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Jan 7, 2020

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Adults, Teens

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Description

The program will introduce the three key areas of opportunity to reduce the overall cost of a college education....

Teen DIY: Calendar

All Day

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

We'll provide blank mini calendar pages, you create the design. Craft supply station in Teen Area, or take pages home to decorate....

Astrology 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

Description

Presenter Jez Layman will teach you about sun, moon and rising signs, planets, and houses in a fun overview of Astrology. Learn how to read your natal chart so you can find inspiration, discover your strengths and embrace your best self....

Teen DIY: Calendar

All Day

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

We'll provide blank mini calendar pages, you create the design. Craft supply station in Teen Area, or take pages home to decorate....

Teen DIY: Calendar

All Day

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

We'll provide blank mini calendar pages, you create the design. Craft supply station in Teen Area, or take pages home to decorate....

Senior Cards & Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Seniors

Woodridge Public Library

Off-the-Lobby

Age Groups: Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Description

Teen DIY: Calendar

All Day

Age Group: Teens

Woodridge Public Library

Age Groups: Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Description

We'll provide blank mini calendar pages, you create the design. Craft supply station in Teen Area, or take pages home to decorate....

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....

Taxes are Everyone's Business

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Registration Required

Taxes are Everyone's Business

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Jan 14, 2020

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Description

Learn about changes for the 2019 returns with local tax expert Judi Strauss. She will discuss the 1040 form itself and highlight the challenge of properly documenting charitable contributions from an IRA....

Cosplay 101

6:30pm - 8:15pm

Age Group: Adults, Teens

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Adults, Teens

Program Type: General Programs, Teen Programs

Registration Required

Description

Thinking about attending a cosplay conference or interested in DIY costume design? Learn the basics of getting a cosplay costume together, from picking a character to construction (or assembly), all the way to taking it to the convention....

Genealogy Research Help in the Training Lab

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Registration Required

Genealogy Research Help in the Training Lab

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jan 19, 2020

Woodridge Public Library

Computer Training Lab

Age Groups: Adults, Teens, Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Description

Registration required, seats are limited.Bring your own family history notes and questions, you will access to and guidance in using Ancestry.com and other genealogy research tools available at the library....

Swedish Death Cleaning: Downsize in a Memorable, Joyful Way

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Registration Required

Swedish Death Cleaning: Downsize in a Memorable, Joyful Way

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Jan 19, 2020

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: General Programs

Registration Required

Description

"A loved one wishes to inherit nice things from you. Not ALL things from you."...

App-y Hour

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Registration Required

Woodridge Public Library

Mahlke Meeting Room Whole

Age Groups: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Computer Classes, General Programs

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Description

Did you get a new tablet, or have one already? Want to find out about entertaining and educational things you can do with it for free? We’ll demo library apps and help you get them on your device. Appetizers will be served....