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Teen Star Wars Celebration
2025-05-06 18:00:00 2025-05-06 19:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Star Wars Celebration Come celebrate Star Wars Day-Return of the Sixth. Make a lightsaber, train to be a Jedi, and enjoy photo opportunities! Recommended ages 11-16! Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Tuesday, May 06
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-06 18:00:00 2025-05-06 19:00:00 America/Chicago Teen Star Wars Celebration Come celebrate Star Wars Day-Return of the Sixth. Make a lightsaber, train to be a Jedi, and enjoy photo opportunities! Recommended ages 11-16! Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Wood Dale Public Library

Activity Room 1 & 2

Come celebrate Star Wars Day-Return of the Sixth. Make a lightsaber, train to be a Jedi, and enjoy photo opportunities! Recommended ages 11-16!

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Staff | Children | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Program |

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Wood Dale Public Library
contact@wooddalelibrary.org
Phone: 630-766-6762
Hours
Mon, Apr 07 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 08 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 09 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 10 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 11 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 12 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 13 Closed
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About the branch

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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

Preschool Visit
Mon, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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 - Fairy Tales
Mon, Apr 07, 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.
Registration is now closed
Wood Carving Meetup
Mon, Apr 07, 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.
Preschool Visit
Tue, Apr 08, 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, Apr 08, 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
Westview 3rd Grade Booktalks
Tue, Apr 08, 11:25am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Ms. Meg will visit Westview for booktalks and book check out.
Westview 4th Grade Booktalks
Tue, Apr 08, 11:50am - 12:10pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Ms. Meg will visit Westview for booktalks and book check out.
Westview 5th Grade Booktalks
Tue, Apr 08, 12:15pm - 12:35pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Ms. Meg will visit Westview for booktalks and book check out.
Polish Storytime
Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Enjoy this fun storytime in Polish. Stay and play when the storytime is finishd. Recommended ages: 3-7 yrs
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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, Apr 09, 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.
This event is full
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft or activity with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
Fairy Tale Ball
Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Come big, come small to the Fairy Tale Ball! Join us as we read, dance and play games based on our favorite fairy tale characters. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
This event is full
Not Your Mother's Book Club - Beautiful Villian by Rebecca Kenney
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
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.
Tent Night
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Celebrate National Library Week with a family night of reading in a “tent” you build in the library! Bring your own sheets, blankets and pillows (the library will have some sheets).
Designing Your Pollinator Garden - Presented by the Conservation Foundation
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll be inspired to design your very own pollinator garden!
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Graehling
Fri, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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, Apr 11, 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 Kahoot With Friends
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Come test your knowledge and play Kahoot with friends! Recommended age: 11-16!
Yoga Adventures Jr.
Mon, Apr 14, 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.
Homebuying & Mortgage Loans
Mon, Apr 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Wood Dale Bank Mortgage Officer Rick Tayfel will discuss mortgages for first time home buyers and current homeowners unsure of a good time to refinance.
Klub Książki - Polish Book Club
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Art Gallery Kafe
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, Apr 16, 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.
STEAM Lab - Egg Drop Challenge
Wed, Apr 16, 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
Book Club Express - Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wed, Apr 16, 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, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Try out some fun STEAM activities 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
Spring Basket
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Create a dazzling Spring fresh flower arrangement. Supply costs for this program is $30, payable at the time of the event with cash or a check made out to Garvin Gardens.
This event is full
Cancelled
Nonfiction Readers' Club - Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath
Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Join other nonfiction enthusiasts for engaging discussions about history, science, memoirs and everything in between!
Take & Plant: Pollinator Garden
Mon, Apr 21, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
Celebrate Earth Day by growing a pollinator garden from seed! Limit one per household. Wood Dale Library cardholders only for the first week.
This event is full
STEAM Tots - Spring
Mon, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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.
Adventures in Art!
Tue, Apr 22, 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
Toddler Time
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft or activity with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
OB Kindergarten Class Visit
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Welcome to Ms. Castro and her Kindergarten Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
Family Arts & Crafts Night
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Come make some creative crafts 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
Rescheduled
Not Your Mother's Book Club - Beautiful Villian by Rebecca Kenney
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Thursday, April 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
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.
OB Kindergarten Class Visit
Fri, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:15am
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Welcome to Ms. Louie and her Kindergarten Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
OB Kindergarten Class Visit
Fri, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Welcome to Ms. Frawley and her Kindergarten Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
Supported Storytime
Sat, Apr 26, 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, Apr 26, 11:30am - 3:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
This accessible play time is designed to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for children of all abilities and their families!
Traditional Mexican Churros - with Chef Violeta
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Chef Violeta Trujeque, originally from Veracruz, Mexico, will demonstrate how to prepare traditional churros with a spicy chocolate and vanilla dip. Samples and recipes provided!
This event is full
Yoga Adventures Jr.
Mon, Apr 28, 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 Kindergarten Class Visit
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 11:15am
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Welcome to Ms. Matos and her Kindergarten Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
OB Kindergarten Class Visit
Tue, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Welcome to Ms. Mackowiak and her Kindergarten Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
Nichos de Hojalata - Mexican Tin Artwork
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Library by learning how to create embossed Mexican Tin Artwork.
This event is full
Crafternoon - Suncatchers
Wed, Apr 30, 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
Preschool Storytime
Thu, May 01, 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.
Mariachi Ameca Performance
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Come and enjoy a festive evening of traditional mariachi music by Mariachi Ameca at the Wood Dale Library. Light refreshments and a treat will be available.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Margarita Mixing
Fri, May 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Learn to make tantalizing margarita mixes with Marcy from Backyard Patch Herbs. Recipes and margarita tasting included. 21+ only event and IDs required. WDPL cardholders signups for the first week.
Free Comic Book Day
Sat, May 03, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Come and get some free comic books! Event will start at 12. While supplies last.
STEAM Tots
Mon, May 05, 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. Dress for the mess!
Wood Carving Meetup
Mon, May 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Drop in and discover a new hobby with the North Suburban Carvers! Join the learning and carving session—no experience needed.
Westview 3rd Grade Booktalks
Tue, May 06, 11:25am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Ms. Meg will visit Westview for booktalks and book check out.
Westview 4th Grade Booktalks
Tue, May 06, 11:50am - 12:10pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Ms. Meg will visit Westview for booktalks and book check out.
Westview 5th Grade Booktalks
Tue, May 06, 12:15pm - 12:35pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Ms. Meg will visit Westview for booktalks and book check out.
Teen Star Wars Celebration
Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Come celebrate Star Wars Day-Return of the Sixth. Make a lightsaber, train to be a Jedi, and enjoy photo opportunities! Recommended ages 11-16!
Murder in the Park - Vitual Author Visit
Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Author Jeanne M. Dams will join us for a discussion of her novel "Murder in the Park."
STEAM Lab
Wed, May 07, 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 yrs
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