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Saturday Art Studio
2025-06-21 12:00:00 2025-06-21 14:00:00 America/Chicago Saturday Art Studio Stop in and create a piece of artwork to display at home! We will have several art stations to explore and enjoy together. Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Saturday, June 21
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-21 12:00:00 2025-06-21 14:00:00 America/Chicago Saturday Art Studio Stop in and create a piece of artwork to display at home! We will have several art stations to explore and enjoy together. Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

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.

Stay as little or as long as you'd like.

Recommended age: 3-7 years with caregiver

AGE GROUP: | Children | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Children's Program |

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Wood Dale Public Library
contact@wooddalelibrary.org
Phone: 630-766-6762
Hours
Mon, May 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25 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

ECEC Class Visit
Thu, May 22, 9:45am - 10:15am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Ms Graehling's morning class will visit the library for Sensory Playtime.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
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
ECEC Classroom Visit
Thu, May 22, 1:20pm - 1:50pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Ms Graehling's afternoon class will visit the library for Sensory Playtime.
Crafty Saturday - Memorial Day Craft
Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Stop by the library and make a craft celebrating Memorial Day! While supplies last. Recommended age: 5 years and up
Adventures in Art!
Tue, May 27, 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
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, May 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft or activity with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
Supported Storytime
Sat, May 31, 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, May 31, 11:30am - 2:30pm
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!
Spring Migration Bird Walk
Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Salt Creek Woods entrance on Elizabeth Drive
Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Salt Creek Woods! You will look for a variety of migrant and resident birds. Meet at the entrance to the Salt Creek Woods on Elizabeth Drive.
The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Jun 02, 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 02, 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.
Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Tue, Jun 03, 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.
Summer Reading Kick-off
Fri, Jun 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2,Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room ,Library ,Outdoor Patio,Small Meeting Room
Start the Summer Reading season off with a party at the Library!
Build it!
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Ready, set, build! Put on your hard hats and build with us. Stay as long or as little as you want as we build with different materials. Recommended age: 5 yrs and up
Snow White Princess Storytime
Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join Snow White for a sing-a-long, dance and storytime to start our summer reading with some fairytale magic. Make your own magic mirror! Feel free to dress up as your favorite princess.
The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Jun 09, 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.
Summer Cupcake Decorating
Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Learn some fun designs applicable for summer cupcakes or cakes. Pastry chef Frannie will guide you through the process and share helpful decorating tips. Supplies for 2 cupcakes provided. ADULTS ONLY.
This event is full
Toddler Play
Tue, Jun 10, 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, Jun 10, 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, Jun 11, 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 11, 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
3D Printing for Teens
Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Family Computer Lab,Small Meeting Room
Learn how to make codes for our 3D Printers and how they work. You can even get something printed! Ages recommended: 11-16 years old
Potty Party!
Thu, Jun 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Summer fun, diapers are done! Is your “big kid” ready to say goodbye to diapers? Join us for a Potty Party, we will read books, play games, and prepare for potty training.
Thursday Mix - Mind Games, The Science of Perception Deception
Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Our brain decides how we perceive everything around us except for when it lies to us. In this engaging program, William Pack explores the science of how our brains trick us.
Hats Off to Dads
Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Celebrate the special dad in your life! Spend time together while creating a work of art. Recommended ages: 5-12 with adult *Please be sure that everyone attending is included in your registration
Not Your Mother's Book Club - HOOKED by Emily McIntire
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
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.
Giant Bubbles - Family Entertainment Night - Anastasia Filippova
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for an amazing show with fantastic bubbles tricks like square bubbles, fire bubbles bubble fountains and many other bubble tricks.
Park District Visit
Fri, Jun 13, 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, Jun 13, 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.
Personalized Puzzles
Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Transform blank puzzles into your very own works of art. Design, trade and test, then take home your puzzle after the program. Recommended ages: 6-11 yrs
Mystery At the Library
Fri, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library
There has been a crime in the library! Heart pounding, you head to safety to begin the investigation to solve the mystery. You must be going into 6th, 7th or 8th grade.
Strawberry Picking Field Trip - Stade's Farm & Market
Sat, Jun 14, 8:00am - 12:30pm
Stade's Farm
Join the Library for an exciting trip to Stade's Farm & Market in McHenry to pick your own strawberries. They are delicious! Prices: $6 for 1-quart basket & $18 for a 4-quart basket.
Puzzle Swap
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Love doing jigsaw puzzles but ran out of new ones? Bring in your old ones and swap them with other people while enjoying some casual conversation.
Friendship Bracelets for Teens
Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Come make friendship bracelets with your friends!
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.
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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