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Book Club Express

The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews
2025-07-16 19:00:00 2025-07-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Book Club Express Meet at the Target Starbucks in Wood Dale to chat about popular books with this informal book group. Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd. -

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

Add to Calendar 2025-07-16 19:00:00 2025-07-16 20:00:00 America/Chicago Book Club Express Meet at the Target Starbucks in Wood Dale to chat about popular books with this informal book group. 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.

After her sister is murdered, Letty Carnahan goes on the run with her 4-year-old niece to Florida’s Gulf Coast where she is taken in by a hotel owner and her cynical son, a police detective, who believes she is a danger to them all.

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, Jun 16 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 17 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jun 18 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jun 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jun 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 21 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 22 Closed
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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

Take & Make - American Flag Craft
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
Create a unique and patriotic American flag decoration. Pick up your supplies, then follow along with the instructions provided. WDPL cardholders only. One per household.
Registration is now closed
Take & Bake - Strawberry Sugar Cookies
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
These sweet crowd-pleasers are perfect for any Summer party. Pick up a bag of supplies and follow along with the provided recipe. One per household.
Registration is now closed
STEAM Tots
Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2,Outdoor Patio
Let’s learn and play with STEAM this summer! Each session we will have activities that relate to science, technology, engineering, art and/or math.
Afternoon STEAM Tots
Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2,Outdoor Patio
Let’s learn and play with STEAM this summer! Each session we will have activities that relate to science, technology, engineering, art and/or math.
Animal Lovers Storytime - Rabbits
Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 3:25pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a storytime about rabbits, featuring a real live rabbit! Children will be allowed to meet the rabbit! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs
This event is full
Animal Lovers Storytime - Rabbits Repeat
Mon, Jun 16, 3:35pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a storytime about rabbits, featuring a real live rabbit! Children will be allowed to meet the rabbit! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs
This event is full
The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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.
Adventures in Art!
Tue, Jun 17, 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
Afternoon Adventures in Art!
Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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
Moana Fun & Games
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
If you loved watching the Moana movies, come have a fun evening playing some active group games, inspired by your favorite characters. Recommended age: 5 years & up
Klub Książki - Polish Book Club
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Art Gallery Kafe - 127 E 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.
State Senator Lewis & State Rep. Sanalitro ICASH Event
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
State Senator Seth Lewis & State Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro will host the Illinois State Treasurer's office to help residents locate unclaimed property.
Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun, interactive, pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.
Loom Knitting
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 yrs
Teen Resin Craft
Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Make a fun resin figure for your room! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty.
This event is full
Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jun 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.
Book Club Express - Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Let's Play Storytime
Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for stories and games for fun and learning! We’ll end our time together enjoying games and puzzles with our new friends.
Animal Quest - Family Entertainment Night
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Meet and learn about a variety of animals up close and personal.
Nonfiction Readers' Club - Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach
Thu, Jun 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Join other nonfiction enthusiasts for engaging discussions about history, science, memoirs and everything in between!
Dog Man's Bone-anza!
Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Do you like Dogman? So do we! Join us for fun activities based on the hit book series. Then stay for a showing of the movie! Recommended ages: 5-10 yrs
Dog Man Movie Time!
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Bring your friends and stay for a movie showing of Dog Man! Recommended ages: 5 and up
Saturday Art Studio
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Stop in and create a piece of artwork to display at home! We will have several art stations to explore and enjoy together.
This event is full
Plant Swap
Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Outdoor Patio
Bring in a plant cutting and pick up new plants to add to your collection!
VR Games
Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Strap on your headsets and join us in virtual reality! Play games using our VR headsets. Recommended ages: 10-14 yrs
VR Games
Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Strap on your headsets and join us in virtual reality! Play games using our VR headsets. Recommended ages: 10-14 yrs
This event is full
Animal Lovers Storytime - Turtles
Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:25pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a storytime about turtles, featuring real live turtles! Children will be allowed to meet the turtles! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs
Animal Lovers Storytime - Turtles Repeat
Mon, Jun 23, 3:35pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a storytime about turtles, featuring real live turtles! Children will be allowed to meet the turtles! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs
Toddler Play
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Toddlers will play group games as they learn the social skills needed to play with others. Have fun while meeting other toddlers and parents. Recommended age: 2-4 years with a caregiver
Minute to Win It Family Game Night
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
These minute long games will be fun for the whole family. Work together or compete to see who is the fastest. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like.
Toddler Time
Wed, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun, interactive, pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.
Loom Knitting
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 yrs
Tie Dye Party!
Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2,Outdoor Patio
Celebrate summer by joining us for a tie-dye event! Everyone is asked to bring 2 items that are 80% cotton or higher to dye. Please wear clothing you don't mind getting stained.
Let's Play Storytime
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for stories and games for fun and learning! We’ll end our time together enjoying games and puzzles with our new friends.
Around the World in 60 Minutes - Beach Getaway
Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Adults are invited to experience immersive virtual reality (VR) at the Library.
Around the World in 60 Minutes - Beach Getaway
Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Adults are invited to experience immersive virtual reality (VR) at the Library.
Park District Visit
Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will present a storytime at the Park District.
Floor is Lava Jr.
Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Work with your fellow junior adventurers to cross the lava covered ground, while completing obstacles. Recommended ages: 5-8 yrs
Floor is Lava
Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Work with your fellow adventurers to cross the lava covered ground, while completing obstacles. Recommended ages: 9-11 yrs
Bouncy Ball Science
Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Make and test out your very own bouncy balls! We will experiment with different recipes to see which ball bounces the best. Recommended age: 9-12 yrs
Animal Lovers Storytime - Hedgehogs
Mon, Jun 30, 3:00pm - 3:25pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a storytime about hedgehogs, featuring a real live hedgehog! Children will be allowed to meet the hedgehog! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs
Animal Lovers Storytime - Hedgehogs Repeat
Mon, Jun 30, 3:35pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a storytime about hedgehogs, featuring a real live hedgehog! Children will be allowed to meet the hedgehog! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs
Adventures in Art!
Tue, Jul 01, 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!
Afternoon Adventures in Art!
Tue, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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!
The Floor Is Lava Game Night
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Come see how quickly you can complete an obstacle course. Bring a friend or try it alone, but don’t fall in! You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5 yrs & up
Toddler Time
Wed, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun, interactive, pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.
Loom Knitting
Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 yrs
Teen Hack a Painting
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Make old artwork your own as you hack a painting! For ages 11-16.
Let’s Play Storytime
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for stories and games for fun and learning! We’ll end our time together enjoying games and puzzles with our new friends.
STEAM Tots
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2,Outdoor Patio
Let’s learn and play with STEAM this summer! Each session we will have activities that relate to science, technology, engineering, art and/or math.
Afternoon STEAM Tots
Mon, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2,Outdoor Patio
Let’s learn and play with STEAM this summer! Each session we will have activities that relate to science, technology, engineering, art and/or math.
Animal Lovers Storytime - Frogs & Toads
Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:25pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a storytime about frogs and toads, featuring real live frogs and toads! Children will be allowed to meet the frogs and toads! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs
Animal Lovers Storytime - Frogs & Toads Repeat
Mon, Jul 07, 3:35pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a storytime about frogs and toads, featuring real live frogs and toads! Children will be allowed to meet the frogs and toads! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs
Wood Carving Meetup
Mon, Jul 07, 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.
Toddler Play
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Toddlers will play group games as they learn the social skills needed to play with others. Have fun while meeting other toddlers and parents. Recommended age: 2-4 years with a caregiver
Polish Storytime
Tue, Jul 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 finished. Recommended ages: 3-7 yrs
Toddler Time
Wed, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun, interactive, pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.
Loom Knitting
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 yrs
Chair Yoga and Tai-Chi
Wed, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Come in for a chair yoga and tai-chi session led by JoAnn Dickson from Body & Brain Yoga & Tai-Chi.
Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 10:00am
Teen Stop Motion - Part 1 of 3: Creation
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Come learn how to create your own stop motion movie! In this part, learn how to create your own character and manipulate it. For ages 11-16.
Let’s Play Storytime
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for stories and games for fun and learning! We’ll end our time together enjoying games and puzzles with our new friends.
Magic of Scott Green - Family Entertainment Night
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Scott Green has performed magic on WGN, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and even the scoreboard at Chicago Bulls games. Now you can be part of his immensely fun, surprising and interactive magic show.
Park District Visit
Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will present a storytime at the Park District.
Adult Crafting and Social Circle
Fri, Jul 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.
Are You Ready For It? - A Swiftie Par-tay!
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
You’ll be enchanted by this class all about Taylor. Come dressed in your favorite era! Recommended ages: 6-12 yrs
Swiftie Sips & Trivia
Fri, Jul 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Are you ready for it? Test your Taylor Swift knowledge in the most enchanting trivia game! Teams or solo play are welcome. Champagne will be served. 21+
Karma is St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room ,Small Meeting Room
St. Sophia's Forgotten Felines will be visiting the library with some adorable, adoptable cats!
Taylor's Bejeweled Coasters
Mon, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Make a fun coaster for your room with a Taylor Swift flair! For ages 11-16
Animal Lovers Storytime - Mice
Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 3:25pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a storytime about mice, featuring a real life mouse! Children will be allowed to meet the mouse! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs
Animal Lovers Storytime - Mice Repeat
Mon, Jul 14, 3:35pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a storytime about mice, featuring a real life mouse! Children will be allowed to meet the mouse! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs
Adventures in Art!
Tue, Jul 15, 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!
Afternoon Adventures in Art!
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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!
Paper Rings and More-Taylor Swift Family Craft Night
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Come make some Taylor Swift themed 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
Toddler Time
Wed, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun, interactive, pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.
Loom Knitting
Wed, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 yrs
Look What You Made Me Do...UV Resin
Wed, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Celebrate our Taylor Swift week with a guitar pick or guitar made from resin! For ages 11-16
Excel Charts with Ann Stovall
Wed, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Learn how to create simple charts to visualize your data. Discover basic chart types and formatting options.
Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jul 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.
Book Club Express - The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews
Wed, Jul 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.
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