Book Club Express

Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2

Tue, Sep 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Solutions for Widows is a 5-week support group led by an LPC that provides an opportunity to explore the practical challenges widows may face after this life change. See registration details below.

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

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Enjoy a screening of the movie Zootopia 2 as a family. Light refreshments provided. Runtime: 108 minutes. MPA Rating PG.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Tue, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Toddler Time

Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Have fun in this interactive pre-reader storytime with books, songs, and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Wed, Sep 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Did you know one blood donation can potentially save up to three lives? Join our community and the Red Cross in making a difference by donating blood!

Book Explorers: Moon! Earth’s Best Friend

Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Let’s play Dungeons & Dragons! Join a campaign with others and learn how to play the game.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime for preschool-age children and their caregivers!

This event is full

Thu, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Join us for a reading of Moon! Earth’s Best Friend, followed by a fun activity based on the book.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Nonfiction Readers' Club - Dinner With King Tut by Sam Kean

Thu, Sep 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!

Pop-Up Movie: Clue (1985)

Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Celebrate the memorable career of Tim Curry with a screening of this beloved comedy mystery.

Supported Storytime

Sat, Sep 26, 11:00am - 11:30am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

This accessible storytime is designed for children with developmental disabilities with their caregivers. We will learn, play, and connect through stories and music.

Sensory Saturday!

Sat, Sep 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm

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! No registration required.

Princess Storytime: Rapunzel

Sun, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Experience a fairytale adventure with a princess featuring stories, games, and activities. Stay after the storytime to meet the princess and capture a magical photo!

Cancelled

Yoga Adventure Jr.

Mon, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library

Join us for a yoga adventure! Experience a story through yoga poses, games, and songs. Bring your own yoga mat/towel or use one of ours.

3D Printing for Teens

Mon, Sep 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Family Computer Lab

Learn how to use TinkerCAD and the Library’s 3D printer. One item per participant may be printed, either from MakerWorld or created using TinkerCAD.

Cooking with Chef Pina: Classic Pasta Dishes

Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Study Room 3

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.

Mon, Sep 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Gain the confidence to master delicious dishes at home. Learn how to make classic pasta dishes, then enjoy tasty samples!

This event is full

1,000 Books Celebration!

Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Whether you are about to start, are currently reading, or have already finished your 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten journey, everyone is welcome to celebrate with us.

Family Arts & Crafts Night

Tue, Sep 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Solutions for Widows is a 5-week support group led by an LPC that provides an opportunity to explore the practical challenges widows may face after this life change. See registration details below.

Tue, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Make some creative crafts as a family! You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Toddler Time

Wed, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Have fun in this interactive pre-reader storytime with books, songs, and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Let’s play Dungeons & Dragons! Join a campaign with others and learn how to play the game.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime for preschool-age children and their caregivers!

This event is full

Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Adult Crafting and Social Circle

Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Join our monthly crafting circle! Bring your materials, spend time working on your needlework, crocheting, quilting, knitting, etc., and socialize with other crafty people.

Drop-in Tech Help

Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Stop by to meet with our Technology Services Librarian for help with eBooks, eAudiobooks, devices, and Microsoft Word or Excel during these limited drop-in sessions.

Latin Dance Sampler

Sat, Oct 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Discover the joy of Latin dance during Hispanic Heritage Month with Desueño Dance! Learn the basic beginner steps for Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue while exploring the cultures behind the dances.

Self-Defense Basics

Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Keep yourself safe by learning about self-defense law, situational awareness, de-escalation techniques, and how to execute simple and effective strikes.

Mini Musicians - Session 1: ages 0–23 months with a caregiver

Sun, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Jam out with your little ones in this fun and engaging class full of songs, rhymes, instruments, and movement! For ages 0–23 months with a caregiver.

Mini Musicians - Session 2: ages 2–4 years with a caregiver

Sun, Oct 04, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Jam out with your little ones in this fun and engaging class full of songs, rhymes, instruments, and movement! For ages 2–4 years with a caregiver.

Baby Time

Mon, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

This interactive program will include rhymes, songs and games. Come for 20 minutes of guided pre-reader activities to do with your baby and then 10 minutes of play and socialization for both of you.

STEAM Tots

Mon, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Learn and play with STEAM! Each session explores different topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art, or math, geared toward a younger audience.

This event is full

Teen Pumpkin Decorating

Mon, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Turn your pumpkin into a spooky ghost, a creepy jack-o'-lantern, or whatever you want! This is a messy project, so wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Mon, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Study Room 3

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, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Drop in and discover a new hobby with the North Suburban Carvers! All experience levels are welcome to join the learning and carving session. No registration required.

Hollywood Ghost Stories

Mon, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Hollywood stars lived in glamorous homes, stayed in luxurious hotels, and worked in “dream factories”. Hear stories of famous haunts and ghostly legends from the City of Angels and beyond.

Adventures in Art!

Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Join us on an adventure in art! Use your imagination and creativity to explore art together and create a masterpiece to display at home.

This event is full

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Tue, Oct 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Solutions for Widows is a 5-week support group led by an LPC that provides an opportunity to explore the practical challenges widows may face after this life change. See registration details below.

Family Game Night

Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Play a favorite game or learn a new one as a family! You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like.

Tue, Oct 06, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Mystery Lovers' Book Club - Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger

Tue, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

We read all types of mysteries, from classic “whodunnits" to cozies and professional detective novels.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Office Hours

Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby

Meet with Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s staff! Stop by with any questions you may have about federal topics including social security, veterans’ affairs, immigration, and taxes.

STEAM Lab: Witch’s Potions

Wed, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Let's learn and play with all things STEAM! Each session will explore topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art, or math.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Wed, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Let’s play Dungeons & Dragons! Join a campaign with others and learn how to play the game.

Paint & Sip: Atole

Wed, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a relaxing watercolor painting class while trying atole, a traditional warm corn-based drink enjoyed in parts of Latin America.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Library Closed

Fri, Oct 09, All day

Wood Dale Public Library

The Library will be closed for a Staff Development Day.

Exhibits-To-Go!

Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

The DuPage Children’s Museum comes to the Library! Build with Superspace® Tiles and a Rigamajig kit, and experiment with motion and gravity with Ramps & Rollers. No registration required.

iPad Basics: Getting Started

Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Learn the essential skills to get comfortable using your iPad, including navigating the screen, browsing the web, taking photos, and managing apps.

Exhibits-To-Go!

Sun, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

The DuPage Children’s Museum comes to the Library! Build with Superspace® Tiles and a Rigamajig kit, and experiment with motion and gravity with Ramps & Rollers. No registration required.

Teen Monster Makeup

Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Learn how to make fake blood and other costume makeup to be the hit of Halloween!

Yoga Adventure Jr.

Mon, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a yoga adventure! Experience a story through yoga poses, games, and songs. Bring your own yoga mat/towel or use one of ours.

Exhibits-To-Go!

Mon, Oct 12, 11:00am - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library

The DuPage Children’s Museum comes to the Library! Build with Superspace® Tiles and a Rigamajig kit, and experiment with motion and gravity with Ramps & Rollers. No registration required.

Retirement Planning Series: Retirement 101

Mon, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Start planning for a confident retirement. Learn retirement basics, income strategies, savings tips, and get answers to your retirement planning questions. Light refreshments will be served.

Cancelled

Ghost Paintings

Mon, Oct 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library

Use air dry clay to make a fun ghost, then decorate it for spooky season!

Paint Your Own Ceramic Pumpkin Dish

Mon, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Study Room 3

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.

Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Visit the library on your day off from school to decorate your own ceramic pumpkin dish. Make it a pumpkin, a jack-o’-lantern, or create your own unique design!

Hungry for Bread: Sourdough Starter

Tue, Oct 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Solutions for Widows is a 5-week support group led by an LPC that provides an opportunity to explore the practical challenges widows may face after this life change. See registration details below.

Cancelled

Ghost Paintings

Tue, Oct 13, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library

Use air dry clay to make a fun ghost, then decorate it for spooky season!

Polish Storytime

Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Enjoy this fun storytime in the Polish language, then stay and play at the Library.

Tue, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Learn the basics of sourdough in this hands-on class. Discover how to make and manage a sourdough starter as good as Peeta.

This event is full

Book Explorers: Creepy Carrots

Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Let’s play Dungeons & Dragons! Join a campaign with others and learn how to play the game.

Morbid History

Wed, Oct 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

From grand corpse larceny in medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, award-winning filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus shares spine-tingling tales you never learned in history class.

Thu, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Join us for a reading of Creepy Carrots, followed by a fun activity based on the book.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Thu, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Nonfiction Readers' Club - Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.

Thu, Oct 15, 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!

Jewel Osco Vaccine Clinic

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Protect yourself and your family ahead of this year's flu season. Available vaccines include flu, COVID-19, RSV, pneumonia, shingles, and Hepatitis B.

Frightful Bowling Competition at Wood Dale Bowl

Fri, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Bowl (155 Irving Park Road)

Join us for a frightfully fun bowling competition! Wear your Halloween spirit and compete with others for prizes. There is no fee to participate.

This event is full

Crochet Class: Thanksgiving Turkey

Sat, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Craft a handmade turkey for the season! All sessions must be attended to complete the project.

Mini Musicians - Session 1: ages 0–23 months with a caregiver

Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Jam out with your little ones in this fun and engaging class full of songs, rhymes, instruments, and movement! For ages 0–23 months with a caregiver.

Mini Musicians - Session 2: ages 2–4 years with a caregiver

Sun, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Jam out with your little ones in this fun and engaging class full of songs, rhymes, instruments, and movement! For ages 2–4 years with a caregiver.

The Salem Witch Trials and the Power of Fear

Sun, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

In 1692, witchcraft accusations began and spiraled out of control, letting fear gain the upper hand. Hear the true story of one of the strangest and most painful episodes in American history.

Take & Bake: Sicilian Fig Cookies

Mon, Oct 19, All day

Wood Dale Public Library - Library

Welcome the fall/winter baking season with cuccidati, traditional Sicilian fig cookies filled with dried fruit and nuts. Pick up a bag with supplies then follow along at home with the provided recipe.

This event is full

Baby Time

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

This interactive program will include rhymes, songs and games. Come for 20 minutes of guided pre-reader activities to do with your baby and then 10 minutes of play and socialization for both of you.

Retirement Planning Series: Medicare 101

Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Learn the basics of Medicare coverage, enrollment, costs, and plan options. Bring your questions and learn to make informed healthcare decisions. Light refreshments will be served.

Book Club Express - Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden

Mon, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Study Room 3

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, Oct 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Drop in and discover a new hobby with the North Suburban Carvers! All experience levels are welcome to join the learning and carving session. No registration required.

Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd.

Meets at the Target Starbucks in Wood Dale. Chat about popular books with this informal book club.

Adventures in Art!

Tue, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Join us on an adventure in art! Use your imagination and creativity to explore art together and create a masterpiece to display at home.

This event is full

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Tue, Oct 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Solutions for Widows is a 5-week support group led by an LPC that provides an opportunity to explore the practical challenges widows may face after this life change. See registration details below.

Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Klub Książki - Polish Book Club

Tue, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Art Gallery Kafe (127 Front St.)

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, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Have fun in this interactive pre-reader storytime with books, songs, and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.

Creepy Halloween Animals

Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Meet some of nature’s creepiest creatures! Get up close with bats, snakes, tarantulas, lizards, and more in this spooky Halloween animal encounter!

Drop-in Tech Help

Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Study Room 1

Stop by to meet with our Technology Services Librarian for help with eBooks, eAudiobooks, devices, and Microsoft Word or Excel during these limited drop-in sessions.

Cancelled