Snow White Princess Storytime

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.

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.

Animal Lovers Storytime - Frogs & Toads

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.

This event is full

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.

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

This event is full

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

This event is full

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

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.

Teen Stop Motion - Part 1 of 3: Creation

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.

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.

Magic of Scott Green - Family Entertainment Night

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.

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

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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!

This event is full

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!

This event is full

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

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.

Look What You Made Me Do...UV Resin

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

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.

An Enchanted Evening with Taylor - Family Entertainment Night

Thu, Jul 17, 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.

Swiftie Dance Party

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

You belong with me, together we’ll dance, sing songs and make Taylor themed crafts. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Does your calendar have a Blank Space on July 17? Don't miss a beat at our Taylor Swift tribute! Exchange and make friendship bracelets, sing along, and shake it off with a dance lesson.

Level Up Your Keychains

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Create a game themed key chain for your backpack! Recommended ages: 6-11 yrs

Murder on a Sailing Cruise - Mystery Game

Fri, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room ,Small Meeting Room

Imagine you are on a pleasure nighttime cruise. Then a murder on board and a disaster occur. You must work on finding the killer, and ... surviving. Register by July 6. Adults only.

Early Childhood Extravaganza at the Bensenville Library

Sat, Jul 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Join us in partnership with the Bensenville Library to explore local community programs and resources available to support your early learners! This program will be held at the Bensenville Library.

Take & Make - Strawberry Centerpiece

Mon, Jul 21, All day

Wood Dale Public Library

Create a strawberry and floral centerpiece for your summer table. Pick up your supplies, then follow along with the instructions provided. WDPL cardholders only. One per household.

Spice Club - Featured Spice: Herbes de Provence

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

STEAM Tots

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

This event is full

Afternoon STEAM Tots

Mon, Jul 21, 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.

Fix My Posture

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 4:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

In today’s world of excessive computer, tablet, and smartphone use, everyone could benefit from some help with their posture. R.J Zamar, a licensed physical therapist will educate you on what to do.

Animal Lovers Storytime - Insects

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 3:25pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime about insects, featuring real live insects! Children will be allowed to meet the insects! Recommended ages: 3-7 yrs

Animal Lovers Storytime - Insects Repeat

Mon, Jul 21, 3:35pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime about insects, featuring real live insects! Children will be allowed to meet the insects! Recommended ages: 3-7 yrs

Wood Carving Meetup

Mon, Jul 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

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 22, 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

Toddler Snow Play

Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Experience the magic of winter, without the cold! We will transform a room into a winter wonderland filled with shredded paper “snow” for lots of imaginative play. Enjoy this unique sensory activity.

Let It Snow: Indoor Snow Play!

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Experience the magic of winter in July! We will transform a room into a winter wonderland filled with shredded paper “snow” for lots of imaginative play and other snow activities.

Let It Snow: Indoor Snow Play!

Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Experience the magic of winter in July! We will transform a room into a winter wonderland filled with shredded paper “snow” for lots of imaginative play and other snow activities.

Grilling with Chef Tony

Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Outdoor Patio

Chef Tony Cannon will come to demonstrate proper and delicious grilling techniques. Program will take place on our outdoor patio. Recipes and samples provided. WDPL cardholders.

Wed, Jul 23, 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.

Teen Stop Motion - Part 2 of 3: Filming!

Wed, Jul 23, 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

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Come learn how to create your own stop motion movie! In this part, start filming your stop motion movie. Please remember your character and a device to record on. For ages 11-16.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color - Family Entertainment Night

Thu, Jul 24, 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.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 5:00pm

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

Christmas Eve Jammie Jam

Thu, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Get ready to jingle and jam with us! We’ll dance, sing songs and play games together to celebrate Christmas in July! Pajamas are encouraged but not required.

Thu, Jul 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Nonfiction Readers' Club - The Virginia Dynasty by Lynne Cheney

Thu, Jul 24, 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!

Park District Visit

Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will present a storytime at the Park District.

Winter Wonderland Baby Play

Fri, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Bring your baby to romp in our Winter Wonderland play ground! Recommended age: 0-4 yrs with adult

Rudolph's Reindeer Games

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Let’s play some reindeer games! Race against time as you play Christmas themed minute to win it games. Recommended ages: 8-11 yrs

Teen Just Dance Party

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Come play Just Dance on the Switch with friends! Play for the whole 2 hours or play for 2 songs, just have fun! For ages 11-16

Animal Lovers Storytime - Birds

Mon, Jul 28, 3:00pm - 3:25pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime about birds, featuring real live birds! Children will be allowed to meet the birds! Recommended ages: 3-7 yrs

This event is full

Animal Lovers Storytime - Birds Repeat

Mon, Jul 28, 3:35pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime about birds, featuring real live birds! Children will be allowed to meet the birds! Recommended ages: 3-7 yrs

This event is full

Water Balloon Math

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2,Outdoor Patio

Let’s practice our math skills with this fun interactive game with water balloons! Dress appropriately, you might get wet. Recommended ages: 6-11 yrs

Adventures in Art!

Tue, Jul 29, 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, Jul 29, 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

Giant Game Family Night

Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Come play giant versions of some of your favorite games 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

Mystery Lovers' Book Club

Tue, Jul 29, 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 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 DIY Funko

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Come design your own Funko! Hang out with friends and create your own character or yourself. For ages 11-16