Klub Książki

Tue, Jan 14, 10:15am - 10:35am

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will visit the Wood Dale Park District 2 year old class

Adventures in Art

Tue, Jan 14, 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!

Registration is now closed

Crafternoon - Snowflake Art

Tue, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Welcome to Ms. Ruscitti and her 2nd Grade Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!

Tue, Jan 14, 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

Registration is now closed

Polish Storytime

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Enjoy this fun Storytime in Polish. Recommended age: 3-7 years

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

PTO Meeting at Oakbrook

Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library

Youth Services will do an activity with children while parents attend the PTO meeting at Oakbrook.

Comfort Chicken Dinner

Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Welcome Chef Pina as she presents a delicious dinner menu perfect for a cold winter night. Recipes and samples included. Wood Dale Public Library cardholders.

Registration is now closed

Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting

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

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.

The American Folk Song with Mark Dvorak - Thursday Mix

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.

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.

ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Pubentz

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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

STEAM Lab - The Science of Snowflakes

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!

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.

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

Yin and Yang of Mindfulness

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.

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.

Crafternoon - Valentine's Day Craft

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!

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

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

Until Death Did Them Part

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.

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.

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

STEAM Tots - Valentine's Day Fun

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

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.

Mystery Lovers' Book Club - The Frozen River

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

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.

STEAM Lab - Heart Challenge

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

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

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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.

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

Teen Valentine's Day UV Resin

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

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!