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Exploring Social Media
2024-03-25 18:00:00 2024-03-25 19:00:00 America/Chicago Exploring Social Media Dealing with social media can sometimes be rewarding, sometimes frustrating, sometimes exciting, and sometimes daunting, but always necessary. Now join us at the library to make it fun! Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab

Monday, March 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-25 18:00:00 2024-03-25 19:00:00 America/Chicago Exploring Social Media Dealing with social media can sometimes be rewarding, sometimes frustrating, sometimes exciting, and sometimes daunting, but always necessary. Now join us at the library to make it fun! Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab

Wood Dale Public Library

Adult Computer Lab

Dealing with social media can sometimes be rewarding, sometimes frustrating, sometimes exciting, and sometimes daunting, but always necessary. Now join us at the library to make it fun!

Gain confidence in navigating the digital world of social media as we review social media basics, discuss some of the big players such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, X (formerly Twitter), and cover privacy and safety.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

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Wood Dale Public Library
contact@wooddalelibrary.org
Phone: 630-766-6762
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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About the branch

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Mission: All library district residents will have access to library materials and programs to encourage literacy and the joy of reading; to promote lifelong learning; and to experience a sense of community in a welcoming environment.

Upcoming events

Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Stay and play after the storytime ends. Recommended age: 0-4 years with a caregiver
This event is full
Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees of the Wood Dale Public Library District.
Book Club Express - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Target Starbucks, 410 W Irving Park Rd.
Meet at the Target Starbucks in Wood Dale to chat about popular books with this informal book group.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a Storytime for preschool age children and their caregivers! We will read books, sing songs, and work on fundamentals for early literacy. We’ll meet new friends and make a craft.
OB 2nd Grade Class Visit
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Assenato and her 2nd Grade Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
The American Folk Song with Mark Dvorak - Thursday Mix
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Enjoy an entertaining afternoon with Mark Dvorak, as he shares stories about growing up in the Chicago area and plays familiar folk songs.
Nonfiction Readers' Club
Thu, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Join us to discuss the Mystery of Mysteries: the Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe by Mark Dawidziak.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Jan 17, 9:50am - 10:10am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Hradek and Ms. Rodriguez
Fri, Jan 17, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime- PM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Jan 17, 1:15pm - 1:35pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Hradek and Ms. Rodriguez
Fri, Jan 17, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Take & Make - Heart Jar
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
Make a decorative heart jar in time for Valentine’s Day. Pick up your supplies, then follow along with the instructions provided. WDPL cardholders only. One per household.
This event is full
Spice Club (NEW) - Featured Spice: Turmeric
Mon, Jan 20, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - Library
Spice up your life every other month with a take & make spice kit. Each kit will contain information about the spice, recipes, book recommendations, and a packet of the spice.
STEAM Tots - Penguins
Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Let’s learn and play with STEAM! In each session we will explore different topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art or math geared toward the younger ones.
Teen Make A Penguin
Mon, Jan 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Come celebrate National Penguin Day by making your very own penguin!
Wood Carving Meetup
Mon, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Discover the joys of wood carving and join the North Suburban Carvers for their regular club meeting at the Library.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Jan 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm
New venue Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join our community and the Red Cross in making a difference by donating blood! You must register by going to www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: WoodDaleLibrary
OB 2nd Grade Class Visit
Tue, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Garcia and her 2nd Grade Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
STEAM Lab - The Science of Snowflakes
Tue, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Let's learn and play with all things STEAM! In each session we will explore different topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art or math. Recommended age: 6-11 years
MPAC
Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2,Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room ,Small Meeting Room,Study Room 3
MPAC Meetings hosted by Wood Dale School District 7.
Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Stay and play after the storytime ends. Recommended age: 0-4 years with a caregiver
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Jan 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft or activity with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 22 2025 at 2:30pm
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a Storytime for preschool age children and their caregivers! We will read books, sing songs, and work on fundamentals for early literacy. We’ll meet new friends and make a craft.
Yin and Yang of Mindfulness
Thu, Jan 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join cultural educator Yvonne Wolf to learn the basic principles of Yin and Yang, and experience mindfulness practice with light stretches as you reach for the positive and let go of the negative.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Graehling
Fri, Jan 24, 9:50am - 10:10am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Markham-Gonzalez and Ms. Barton
Fri, Jan 24, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Rescheduled
Red Cross Blood Drive
Fri, Jan 24, 11:00am - 4:00pm
New date Tuesday, January 21, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Join our community and the Red Cross in making a difference by donating blood! You must register by going to www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: WoodDaleLibrary
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Graehling
Fri, Jan 24, 1:15pm - 1:35pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Markham-Gonzalez and Ms. Barton
Fri, Jan 24, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Come join us for a yoga adventure! We will experience a story through yoga poses and learn some relaxation strategies too. You may bring your own yoga mat/towel or use one of our mats.
OB 2nd Grade Class Visit
Mon, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Braasch and her 2nd Grade Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
Adventures in Art
Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join us on an adventure in art! In this class we will use our imagination and creativity to explore art together! Children will create a piece of art to display at home!
Crafternoon - Valentine's Day Craft
Tue, Jan 28, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Are you feeling crafty? Each session we will make a craft or piece of art that you’ll take home. Recommended age: 6-11 years
Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Stay and play after the storytime ends. Recommended age: 0-4 years with a caregiver
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a Storytime for preschool age children and their caregivers! We will read books, sing songs, and work on fundamentals for early literacy. We’ll meet new friends and make a craft.
Until Death Did Them Part
Thu, Jan 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Prepare for Un-Valentine's Day with true crime aficionado Susan Gibberman and look at some famous murder cases in which spouses decided to speed up the “until death do us part” section of their vows.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Jan 31, 9:50am - 10:10am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Hradek and Ms. Rodriguez
Fri, Jan 31, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime- PM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Jan 31, 1:15pm - 1:35pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Hradek and Ms. Rodriguez
Fri, Jan 31, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Preschool Visit
Mon, Feb 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Wood Dale Park District 4 year old class
Preschool Visit
Mon, Feb 03, 10:50am - 11:20am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Wood Dale Park District 3 year old class
STEAM Tots - Valentine's Day Fun
Mon, Feb 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Let’s learn and play with STEAM! In each session we will explore different topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art or math geared toward the younger ones.
Wood Carving Meetup
Mon, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Discover the joys of wood carving and join the North Suburban Carvers for their regular club meeting at the Library.
Preschool Visit
Tue, Feb 04, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Wood Dale Park District 2 year old class
Mystery Lovers' Book Club - The Frozen River
Tue, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
We read all types of mysteries, from classic “whodunnits" to cozies and professional detective novels.
Toddler Time
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Stay and play after the storytime ends. Recommended age: 0-4 years with a caregiver
STEAM Lab - Heart Challenge
Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Let's learn and play with all things STEAM! In each session we will explore different topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art or math. Recommended age: 6-11 years
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Feb 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a Storytime for preschool age children and their caregivers! We will read books, sing songs, and work on fundamentals for early literacy. We’ll meet new friends and make a craft.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Thu, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Educator Yvonne Wolf explains the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and introduces 10 most common roots and herbs such as such as ginger, ginseng, and licorice. Herbal tea tasting included.
This event is full
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Graehling
Fri, Feb 07, 9:50am - 10:10am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Markham-Gonzalez and Ms. Barton
Fri, Feb 07, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Graehling
Fri, Feb 07, 1:15pm - 1:35pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Markham-Gonzalez and Ms. Barton
Fri, Feb 07, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Family Valentine's Day Art Workshop
Fri, Feb 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join us for some sweet fun! Spend time together while creating a work of art. Each person registered will go home with their own canvas. Recommended ages: 5-12 yrs with caregiver
Valentine's Day Flower Arrangement
Fri, Feb 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Enjoy the colors of the season by making your own Valentine's Day floral arrangement. The program cost is $25 and is payable at the time of the event with cash or check made out to Peggy Garvin.
Teen Valentine's Day Craft
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Make a Valentine’s Day craft and hang out with your friends!
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Come join us for a yoga adventure! We will experience a story through yoga poses and learn some relaxation strategies too. You may bring your own yoga mat/towel or use one of our mats.
Oakbrook Visit - 2nd Grade
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit Ms. Assenato's 2nd Grade class to talk about our databases.
Oakbrook Visit - 2nd Grade
Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit Ms. Garcia's 2nd Grade class to talk about our databases.
Love Stories and Cupcakes
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Come for an evening filled with stories of love and sweet delights. First course calorie-free stories! For dessert Frannie our Cupcake Lady will present a cupcake decorating workshop. Adults only.
Adventures in Art
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join us on an adventure in art! In this class we will use our imagination and creativity to explore art together! Children will create a piece of art to display at home!
This event is full
Polish Storytime
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Enjoy this fun Storytime in Polish. Recommended age: 3-7 years
Toddler Time
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Stay and play after the storytime ends. Recommended age: 0-4 years with a caregiver
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Feb 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft or activity with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
Registration opens Wednesday, February 12 2025 at 2:30pm
Teen Valentine's Day UV Resin
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Make a keychain or jewelry out of UV resin for Valentine’s Day!
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a Storytime for preschool age children and their caregivers! We will read books, sing songs, and work on fundamentals for early literacy. We’ll meet new friends and make a craft.
Around the World in 60 Minutes - Adult Virtual Reality
Thu, Feb 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Embark on a romantic virtual vacation just in time for Valentine’s Day! Wood Dale cardholders only.
Around the World in 60 Minutes - Adult Virtual Reality
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Embark on a romantic virtual vacation just in time for Valentine’s Day! Wood Dale cardholders only.
Adult Crafting and Social Circle
Fri, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join us for a monthly crafting circle where you can bring your materials, spend time working on your needlework, crocheting, quilting, knitting, etc., and socialize with other crafty people.
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