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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. 

DIY Beaded Lanyard

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a special beaded lanyard for your keys, work badge, or school ID!  Teens are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Registration required

Adult program

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.

Estate Planning Explained

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

A representative from Bentron Financial Group will explain the estate planning process from beginning to end. Planning techniques and documents will also be shared.

Baby & Toddler Tunes

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Does your little one love music? If so, join us for a half hour of singing songs, moving to music, and exploring different types of rhythm instruments. This program is open for birth to 2 year olds with an adult caregiver. 

Baby and Toddler Tunes

10:45am - 11:15am
Children
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Does your little one love music? If so, join us for a half hour of singing songs, moving to music, and exploring different types of rhythm instruments. This program is open for birth to 2 year olds with an adult caregiver. 

Junior Detectives: Fingerprint Experts

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us as we become detectives and learn about the fascinating science behind fingerprints!

Live Music: Songs of Yesteryears by David Blixt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Off-the-Lobby
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 56
Event Details:

Vocalist and guitarist David Blixt will perform unforgettable songs from generations past, including hits by Dean Martin, Dion, Neil Diamond, the Righteous Brothers, and many others.

Tween Take & Make: Create Your Own Bouncy Balls

All Day 9/16 - 9/21
Tweens
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by the Circulation desk starting September 16 to pick up your Tween Craft. 

Unleash your inner scientist and create your own bouncy balls. Each kit makes two balls.

This is intended for tweens in grades 4-6.

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.

Engineer it!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

What will you make from simple popsicle sticks? Can you make a boat? How tall can your tower get?

Experiment building different structures and engineer a masterpiece!

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.

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

History of Carole King

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

Professor Gary Wenstrup recounts King's incredible journey, whose blend of rock, pop, folk, and soul music resonates deeply, warming hearts everywhere. Presented with entertaining videos and music clips. 

Preschoolers on a Roll

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Explore physics, momentum, and gravity by experimenting with balls, tubes, ramps and tunnels!

Take & Make: Baby Sensory Bottles

All Day 9/30 - 10/5
Children
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Available: September 30- October 5, while supplies last

Pick up: at 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.

LEGO Marble Run

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Build a marble run with LEGO.

All you need to bring is your imagination! We will provide the materials. 

 

 

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. 

Witches Brew

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children, Tweens
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create your own magical witches brew—through the power of imagination, play, and experimentation .

Tween Witches

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children, Tweens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Woodridge Public Library
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Ever wished you could fly?  Or turn into a cat? Use the power of your imagination to brew up your very own magical potion to take home.  

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.

Medicare 101

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

An overview that highlights issues and decisions important to those approaching retirement and strategies for those using Medicare. Presented by Dave Wylly from the Medicare Solutions Network.