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Book Club Express

2024-10-16 19:00:00 2024-10-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Book Club Express Join us to discuss The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware at the Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd. Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd. -

Wednesday, October 16
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-16 19:00:00 2024-10-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Book Club Express Join us to discuss The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware at the Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd. Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd. -

Join us to discuss The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware at the Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd.

A high-paying nanny job at a luxurious Scottish Highlands home ends with her imprisonment for a child's murder in this spooky thriller.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion | Adult Program |

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Wood Dale Public Library

contact@wooddalelibrary.org
Phone: 630-766-6762

Hours
Mon, Nov 11 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 12 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 Closed

About the branch

Reach. Explore. Achieve. Dream. 

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

Fri, Nov 15, 9:50am - 10:10am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.

Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Fri, Nov 15, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.

Fri, Nov 15, 1:15pm - 1:35pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.

Fri, Nov 15, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.

Fri, Nov 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join us for an evening of wine tasting and education. Registration is required & IDs will be checked at the door. Limited to Wood Dale Cardholder signups for the first week.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Mon, Nov 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab
Join us as we demonstrate basic text formatting and editing, copying and pasting, inserting images, checking your document for spelling and grammar errors, and saving and printing.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:15am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Shindollar and her 3rd grade class. Parents, please make sure your child brings their library card today!

Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Mazurek and her 3rd grade class. Parents, please make sure your child brings their library card today!

Tue, Nov 19, 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

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Wed, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Recommended age: 0-4 years with an adult. Stay and play after the storytime ends.

Wed, Nov 20, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Bueno and her 3rd grade class. Parents, please make sure your child brings their library card today!

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees of the Wood Dale Public Library District.

Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Target Starbuck, 401 W Irving Park Rd.
Join us at the Target Starbucks, 401 Irving Park Rd, to discuss This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Stinnett and her 3rd grade class. Parents, please make sure your child brings their library card today!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Drop in between 6-7:30 pm to try out some STEAM activities as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5 years and up with an adult

Thu, Nov 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Author and librarian Eva Jurczyk will join us for a discussion of "That Night in the Library."

Fri, Nov 22, 9:50am - 10:10am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Fri, Nov 22, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.

Fri, Nov 22, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Join our community and the Red Cross in making a difference by donating blood! You must register by going to redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: WoodDaleLibrary

Fri, Nov 22, 1:15pm - 1:35pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.

Fri, Nov 22, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Sat, Nov 23, 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.

Sat, Nov 23, 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!

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Mon, Nov 25, 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.

Mon, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Put on your hard hats and get ready to build with us! Stay as long or as little as you want as we build with different materials. Recommended age: 5-12 years

Mon, Nov 25, 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
This event is full

Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Learn to decorate some Thanksgiving cupcakes! Recommended age: 11-16 years

Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Create a colorful flower arrangement for your Thanksgiving table with Peggy Garvin. The program cost is $30.

Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Tue, Nov 26, 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

Tue, Nov 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Learn to make a scarf or a hat, work on your existing projects or start a new project. Recommended age: 8-14 years
This event is full

Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, join us as we make turkey themed crafts to celebrate! Recommended age: 6-11 years
This event is full

Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Wed, Nov 27, 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

Thu, Nov 28, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.

Fri, Nov 29, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.

Sat, Nov 30, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Mon, Dec 02, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Mon, Dec 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Wood Dale Park District 4 year old class

Mon, Dec 02, 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, Dec 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Mon, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Come for a holiday cupcake decorating workshop. Pastry chef Frannie Hargadon will guide you through the process and share helpful tips. Supplies for 2 cupcakes provided. Adult registrations only.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Tue, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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
This event is full

Tue, Dec 03, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a discussion of "Dead and Gondola" by Ann Claire. In this cozy mystery, a bookshop visitor gets murdered and the owners use the skills learned from Christie novels to solve the crime.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Meet with Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s staff! Stop by with any questions you may have about federal topics including social security, veterans’ affairs, immigration, and taxes.

Wed, Dec 04, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Thu, Dec 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Library
Ring in the holidays at the Library with a night of music, crafts, treats, puppet plays, Santa, and merriment for all ages. Registrations for Santa sessions will start on Nov.1 at 10 a.m.

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 6:25pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Personal visit with Santa.
This event is full

Thu, Dec 05, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for the Holiday Open House and celebrate the festive season with our delightful puppets!

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Personal visit with Santa.

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 7:25pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Personal visit with Santa.

Thu, Dec 05, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for the Holiday Open House and celebrate the festive season with our delightful puppets!

Thu, Dec 05, 7:30pm - 7:55pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Personal visit with Santa.

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Fri, Dec 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library
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.

Fri, Dec 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Celebrate the season by making an outdoor planter with Peggy Garvin. The program cost is $30.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Mon, Dec 09, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - Library
Learn to make this old-fashioned country holiday favorite with us. Pick up supplies (except perishables), then follow along with the provided recipe. One per household. For WDPL cardholders.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
Pick up your supplies, then follow along with the instructions provided.One per household. Limited to Wood Dale cardholders for the first week of signup.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 09, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Tue, Dec 10, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Enjoy this fun storytime in Polish. Recommended age: 3-7 years

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Professional gift wrapper Hilary Vincent will teach you gift wrapping skills in this fun hands-on workshop, including bow-making techniques, hard-to-wrap gifts, and more.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Recommended age: 0-4 years with an adult. Stay and play after the storytime ends.

Wed, Dec 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft, activity, and snack with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays. Recommended age: 11-14 years

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Design and make your own festive outdoor holiday swag. The program cost is $25.

Thu, Dec 12, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! Take the perfect family photo just in time for sending holiday cards. We’ll provide a photo scene backdrop, ring light, and phone or camera tripod.

Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join Julie Norris from The Mrs Mahoopagee Royal Icing Academy for a festive holiday cookie decorating class. All supplies are provided; just bring your creativity!
This event is full

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Study Room 1
Join us for a discussion of “The Soulmate” by Sally Hepworth. When an old acquaintance dies, it dredges up demons of the past that threaten to unravel a seemingly perfect marriage.

Thu, Dec 12, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Need a place to wrap a special gift? You bring the gifts, we’ll provide the space, supplies and a festive ambiance.

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Celebrate the season by making an outdoor planter with Peggy Garvin. The program cost is $30.

Fri, Dec 13, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.