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Book Club Express
2024-09-18 19:00:00 2024-09-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Book Club Express Join us to discuss Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See at the Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd. Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd. -

Wednesday, September 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-18 19:00:00 2024-09-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Book Club Express Join us to discuss Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See at the Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd. Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd. -

Join us to discuss Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See at the Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd.

Discuss this immersive historical novel inspired by the true story of a woman physician in 15th-century China. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion | Adult Program |

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Wood Dale Public Library
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Phone: 630-766-6762
Hours
Mon, Dec 16 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 Closed
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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

Supported Storytime
Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
This accessible Storytime is designed for children with developmental disabilities with their caregiver. We will learn, play and connect through stories, and music.
Sensory Saturday!
Sat, Dec 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
This accessible play time is designed to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for children with disabilities and their families!
Teen Paper Snowflakes
Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Learn how to make snowflakes out of paper bags. Make a big snowflake or a small one to hang in your room! Recommended age: 11-16 years
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Dec 23, 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.
Grinchmas Party!
Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Merry Grinchmas! Join us for grinchy crafts, games, and other activities inspired by the Grinch himself. Recommended age: 5-10 years
This event is full
Library Closed
Tue, Dec 24, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.
Library Closed
Wed, Dec 25, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.
Doodle Time!
Thu, Dec 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Try out our 3Doodler pens and make a creation to take home! Recommended age: 6-14 years
Noon Year's Eve Party
Mon, Dec 30, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Countdown to noon with us! Children who are too young to stay up until midnight can celebrate the coming of the new year with us. Enjoy crafts, a story and then countdown to noon!
This event is full
Loom Knitting
Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Learn to make a scarf or a hat, work on your existing projects or start a new project. Recommended age: 8-14 years
Library Closed
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.
Library Closed
Wed, Jan 01, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.
Loom Knitting
Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Learn to make a scarf or a hat, work on your existing projects or start a new project. Recommended age: 8-14 years
Family Game Night
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Come play a favorite game or learn a new game as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Registration is required. Recommended age: 5 years & up with a caregiver
Loom Knitting
Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Learn to make a scarf or a hat, work on your existing projects or start a new project. Recommended age: 8-14 years
Supported Storytime
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
This accessible Storytime is designed for children with developmental disabilities with their caregiver. We will learn, play and connect through stories, and music.
Sensory Saturday!
Sat, Jan 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
This accessible play time is designed to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for children with disabilities and their families!
STEAM Tots - Snow Fun
Mon, Jan 06, 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, Jan 06, 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.
STEAM Lab - Robots
Tue, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 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
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Jan 08, 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 8 2025 at 2:30pm
Potty Party
Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
New Year, New Goals! Is your “big kid” ready to say goodbye to diapers? Join us for a Potty Party, we will read books, play games, and prepare for potty training.
Yoga Adventure
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Graehling
Fri, Jan 10, 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 10, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Adult Crafting and Social Circle
Fri, Jan 10, 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.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Graehling
Fri, Jan 10, 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 10, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Teen Craft-DIY Lights
Sat, Jan 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Come hang out with friends and create a paper mâché light!
Preschool Visit
Mon, Jan 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Wood Dale Park District 4 year old class
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Jan 13, 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.
Preschool Visit
Mon, Jan 13, 10:50am - 11:20am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Wood Dale Park District 3 year old class
OB 2nd Grade Class Visit
Mon, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Spitalli and her 2nd Grade Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
Preschool Visit
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!
OB 2nd Grade Class Visit
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!
Crafternoon - Snowflake Art
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
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
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 opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 10:00am
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 10:00am
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.
Registration opens Thursday, January 2 2025 at 10:00am
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.
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