Christmas Eve Jammie Jam

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.

This event is full

Around the World in 60 Minutes - Beach Getaway

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.

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.

Cancelled

Around the World in 60 Minutes - Beach Getaway

Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library

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

This event is full

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

This event is full

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!

This event is full

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

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

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

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.

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, 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 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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 11. 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 10:00am

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.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 10:00am

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.

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

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 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.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 1 2025 at 10:00am

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.

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