Take & Bake

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

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.

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.

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

This event is full

Westview Booktalks

Wed, Feb 19, 12:15pm - 12:40pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

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

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.

This event is full

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.

ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Pubentz

Fri, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, 1:40pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.

Supported Storytime

Sat, Feb 22, 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, Feb 22, 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!

Yoga Adventure Jr.

Mon, Feb 24, 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.

BOB 5th Grade - Final Game

Mon, Feb 24, 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.

Tue, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

5th Grade BOB Final Game

Wacky Wednesday

Wed, Feb 26, 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 26 2025 at 2:30pm

Family Arts & Crafts Night

Thu, Feb 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Come make some creative crafts 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

Preschool Visit

Mon, Mar 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, Mar 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 - Building

Mon, Mar 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.

Mon, Mar 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will visit Ms. Assenato's 2nd Grade class to do a Book Talk.

Mon, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will visit Ms. Garcia's 2nd Grade class to do a Book Talk.

Julia Child : A Portrayal

Mon, Mar 03, 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.

Wood Carving Meetup

Mon, Mar 03, 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.

Mon, Mar 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Leslie Goddard will portray the legendary cookbook author, television star and champion of French cooking and discuss everything from her relationship with the husband to the mishaps on television.

Preschool Visit

Tue, Mar 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

STEAM Lab - Electricity

Wed, Mar 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

Family Game Night

Thu, Mar 06, 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. Recommended age: 5 yrs & up with a caregiver

ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Graehling

Fri, Mar 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, Mar 07, 10:00am - 11:15am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Welcome to Ms. Stanczyk and her 1st Grade Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!

Fri, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.

Teen Stained Glass Windows

Sat, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Come make some stained glass windows using only crayons and paper! Recommended age: 11-16!

Yoga Adventures Jr.

Mon, Mar 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.

Mon, Mar 10, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Welcome to Ms. Welter and her 1st Grade Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!

Mario Kart Party

Mon, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Play Mario Kart and watch as friends compete against each other. Recommended age: 7-14!

Envelope Journaling Workshop

Mon, Mar 10, 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.

Adventures in Art!

Tue, Mar 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!

Polish Storytime

Tue, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Enjoy this fun storytime in Polish. Stay and play when the storytime is finished. Recommended ages: 3-7 yrs

PTO Meeting at Westview

Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

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

Toddler Time

Wed, Mar 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 an adult.

Wacky Wednesday

Wed, Mar 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, March 12 2025 at 2:30pm

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Mar 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.

Thu, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Make journals using envelopes and other recycled materials, then decorate using various art supplies with instructor Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo.

Spring Planting with Native Plants - Presented by the Conservation Foundation

Thu, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Welcome to Ms. Mahaney and her 1st Grade Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!

Yoga Adventure

Thu, Mar 13, 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, Mar 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Learn how to create a thriving garden using native plants that support local wildlife and help conserve water!

ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Pubentz

Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 10:00am - 11:15am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Welcome to Ms. Kari and her 1st Grade Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!

Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 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.

ECEC Storytime- PM - Ms. Pubentz

Fri, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Welcome to Ms.Hepner and her 1st Grade Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!

Fri, Mar 14, 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, Mar 14, 1:40pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.

Take & Make - Spring Flower Hanger

Mon, Mar 17, All day

Wood Dale Public Library

Create a decorative hanger for spring flowers. Pick up your supplies, then follow along with the instructions provided. WDPL cardholders only. One per household.

Registration opens Monday, March 3 2025 at 10:00am

Spice Club - Featured Spice: Lemon Pepper

Mon, Mar 17, All day

Wood Dale Public 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. One per household.

Registration opens Monday, March 3 2025 at 10:00am

Take & Bake - Julia Child's Queen of Sheba Cake

Mon, Mar 17, All day

Wood Dale Public Library - Library

Learn to make Julia's iconic chocolate almond cake. Pick up supplies (except perishables), then follow along with the provided recipe. One per household. For WDPL cardholders.

Registration opens Monday, March 3 2025 at 10:00am

STEAM Tots - St. Patrick's Day

Mon, Mar 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.

Mon, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will visit Ms.Ruscitti's 2nd Grade class to do a Book Talk.

Mon, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will visit Ms. Braasch's 2nd Grade class to do a Book Talk.