Name: Nonfiction Readers' Club
Start: 2025-02-20T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-02-20T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Wood Dale Public Library

Nonfiction Readers' Club

The Black Angels by Maria Smilios

2025-02-20 19:00:00 2025-02-20 20:00:00 America/Chicago Nonfiction Readers' Club Join us for a discussion of "The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis" by Maria Smilios. Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Thursday, February 20
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-20 19:00:00 2025-02-20 20:00:00 America/Chicago Nonfiction Readers' Club Join us for a discussion of "The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis" by Maria Smilios. Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Wood Dale Public Library

Small Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of "The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis" by Maria Smilios.

New York City, 1929. A sanatorium, a deadly disease, and a dire nursing shortage.

In the days when tuberculosis stirred people’s darkest fears, white nurses at Sea View, New York’s largest municipal hospital, began quitting en masse. City officials summoned Black southern nurses, luring them with promises of good pay, a career, and an escape from the strictures of Jim Crow. This remarkable true story follows the intrepid young women known by their patients as the “Black Angels.” But despite their role in desegregating the New York City hospital system—and their vital work in helping to find the cure for tuberculosis at Sea View—these nurses were completely erased from history.

Gotham Book Finalist 2024 | NPR Science Friday Best Summer Beach Reads 2024 | Winner of Christopher Award 2024

Copies of the book will be available at the library on Friday, January 17. Holds can be placed through our website.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion | Adult Program |

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Wood Dale Public Library

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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

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

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.

3rd Grade BOB - Girl Power vs. the Monkeys vs. The Ferocious Four

Thu, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

3rd Grade BOB Game 2 - Girl Power vs. the Monkeys vs. The Ferocious Four

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.

Westview 5th Grade Visit

Fri, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:15am

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 2

Youth Services will visit 5th grade for a science experiment!

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

Westview 5th Grade Visit

Fri, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 2

Youth Services will visit 5th grade for a science experiment!

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!

BOB 4th Grade Game 1 - Crazy Coconuts vs. Shooting Stars vs. The Speedy

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

4th Grade BOB Game 1 - Crazy Coconuts vs. Shooting Stars vs. The Speedy

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!

Westview Booktalks

Tue, Jan 28, 11:50am - 12:10pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Ms. Meg will visit Westview for booktalks and book check out.

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

Westview Booktalks

Wed, Jan 29, 12:15pm - 12:40pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Ms. Meg will visit Westview for booktalks and book check out.

Westview 4th Grade Visit

Wed, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Ms. Meg will visit Ms. Isaacson's 4th grade class for book check out.

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.

Westview 5th Grade Visit

Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will visit Mr. Wissig's 5th grade class for a science experiment!

3rd Grade BOB - The Monkeys vs. Girl Power vs. The Ferocious Four

Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

3rd Grade BOB Game 3 - The Monkeys vs. Girl Power vs. The Ferocious Four

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.

Westview 5th Grade Visit

Fri, Jan 31, 10:00am - 11:15am

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 2

Youth Services will visit Ms. Papanicolaou's 5th grade class for a science experiment!

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.

Westview 5th Grade Visit

Fri, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 2

Youth Services will visit Ms. Diaz's 5th grade class for a science experiment!

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.

BOB 4th Grade Game 2 - The Speedy vs. Crazy Coconuts vs. Shooting Stars

Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

4th Grade BOB Game 2 - The Speedy vs. Crazy Coconuts vs. Shooting Stars

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

BOB 5th Grade Game 1 - The Alphas vs. BOB Jrs.

Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

5th Grade BOB Game - The Alphas vs. BOB Jrs.

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.

BOB 3rd Grade - Final Game

Thu, Feb 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

3rd Grade BOB Final Game

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

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

BOB 4th Grade Game 3 - Shooting Stars vs. Crazy Coconuts vs. The Speedy

Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

4th Grade BOB Game 3 - Shooting Stars vs. Crazy Coconuts vs. The Speedy

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.

This event is full

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

BOB 5th Grade Game 2 - BOB Jrs. vs. The Alphas

Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

5th Grade BOB Game 2 - BOB Jrs. vs. The Alphas

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.

Westview Booktalks

Thu, Feb 13, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Ms. Meg will visit Westview for booktalks and book check out.

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!

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!

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.

STEAM Tots - Winter Animals

Mon, Feb 17, 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.

The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group

Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Grieving the loss of a beloved pet? Join The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group facilitated by an LPC for a 5-week session. To register or for more information, call the facilitator at 630-464-9179.

BOB 4th Grade - Final Game

Mon, Feb 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

4th Grade BOB Final Game

Wood Carving Meetup

Mon, Feb 17, 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.

BOB 5th Grade Game 3 - The Alphas vs. BOB Jrs.

Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

5th Grade BOB Game 3 - The Alphas vs. BOB Jrs.

Klub Książki - Polish Book Club

Tue, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Art Gallery Kafe - 127 Front St, Wood Dale

Klub Książki spotyka się w Art Gallery Kafe. Książki będą omawiane w języku polskim. Polish Book Club meets at the Art Gallery Kafe. Books will be discussed in the Polish Language.

Toddler Time

Wed, Feb 19, 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

Crafternoon - Sock Snowman

Wed, Feb 19, 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

Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Wed, Feb 19, 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 - The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Target Starbucks, 401 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, Feb 20, 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.

Family STEAM Night

Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Try out some fun STEAM activities as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Registration is required. Recommended age: 5 yrs & up with a caregiver

Not Your Mother's Book Club - Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join our romance book club where we'll read different romance genres. As long as it has a Happily Ever After, it’s fair game. Children are welcome to play or partake in an activity while we discuss.

Nonfiction Readers' Club - The Black Angels by Maria Smilios

Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Join us for a discussion of "The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis" by Maria Smilios.

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Mon, Jan 20	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 21	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 22	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 23	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 24	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 26	Closed

Nonfiction Readers' Club

The Black Angels by Maria Smilios

Thursday, February 207:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library

Wood Dale Public Library

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Thursday, February 20
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