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Visit with Santa - 6:00 pm Session

2024-12-05 18:00:00 2024-12-05 18:25:00 America/Chicago Visit with Santa - 6:00 pm Session Personal visit with Santa. Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Thursday, December 05
6:00pm - 6:25pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-05 18:00:00 2024-12-05 18:25:00 America/Chicago Visit with Santa - 6:00 pm Session Personal visit with Santa. Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Wood Dale Public Library

Small Meeting Room

Personal visit with Santa.

For a personal visit with Santa during the Library Holiday Open House please sign-up for one of four Santa sessions using the online calendar reservation system or by calling the Library at 630-766-6762. There are a limited number of spots in each Santa session so register early and reserve a spot for each child who has a wish list for Santa.

Registration is required to visit Santa. The elves need to know how many presents to bring!

New this year:

Bring an unwrapped, new toy for the Toys for Tots drive and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a family game night gift basket (valued at $75).

Additional Parking:

Street parking along south side of School St. 

Park District parking lot across the street, 111 Foster Ave. Wood Dale

School District north parking lot, 543 N. Wood Dale Rd., Wood Dale

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Children's Program |

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Wood Dale Public Library

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

Hours
Mon, Dec 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 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

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.
Registration is now closed

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.
This event is full

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.
Registration is now closed

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.
Registration is now closed

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!
This event is full

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 - Activity Room 2
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.
This event is full

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.

Mon, Dec 16, 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 16, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join your BOB team mates to make your t-shirts, pick up flash cards and enjoy some tasty treats. 3rd Grade BOB Team Members only

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join us for a fun evening of soap making! Wood Dale Card Holders ONLY the first week.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 16, 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 17, 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
This event is full

Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Come make some festive UV resin keychains or jewelry! Recommended age: 11-16 years

Tue, Dec 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Art Gallery Kafe
"Duma i Uprzedzenie" autorstwa Jane Austen. Książki będą czytane i omawiane w języku polskim. "Duma i Uprzedzenie" by Jane Austen. Books will be discussed in the Polish Language.

Wed, Dec 18, 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.
This event is full

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join your BOB team mates to make your t-shirts, pick up flash cards and enjoy some tasty treats. 4th & 5th Grade BOB members only

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd.
Join us at the Target Starbucks, 401 Irving Park Rd, to discuss The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews.

Thu, Dec 19, 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 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Tis the season for gingerbread houses. Join us as we decorate our own gingerbread houses for the holidays! Recommended age: 6-12 years
This event is full

Thu, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Need a place to wrap a special gift? You bring the gifts, we’ll provide the space, supplies and a festive ambiance.

Thu, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Create a holiday centerpiece, the perfect complement to any holiday meal. The program cost is $25.

Fri, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Create a holiday centerpiece, the perfect complement to any holiday meal. The program cost is $25.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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

Wed, Dec 25, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.

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

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

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

Tue, Dec 31, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.

Wed, Jan 01, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.