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Registration opens:
January 02nd, 2026

Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration
2026-01-20 19:00:00 2026-01-20 20:30:00 America/Chicago Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration Cultural educator Yvonne Wolf will share about the origin of tea, its role in East Asian social interactions, and its many health benefits. Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Tuesday, January 20
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-20 19:00:00 2026-01-20 20:30:00 America/Chicago Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration Cultural educator Yvonne Wolf will share about the origin of tea, its role in East Asian social interactions, and its many health benefits. Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Wood Dale Public Library

Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Cultural educator Yvonne Wolf will share about the origin of tea, its role in East Asian social interactions, and its many health benefits.

With a demonstration of two varieties of Chinese tea, including a decaffeinated option, participants will engage in the ritual of tea handling, tea ware, and tea making, and enjoy a tasting session. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning |

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Phone: 630-766-6762
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Mon, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
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Sweet Creations: Gingerbread House Decorating
Tue, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
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Fri, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join us for The Princess Bride to celebrate Rob Reiner’s legacy of timeless storytelling and cinematic magic.
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Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
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STEAM Lab: Design an Igloo
Wed, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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Let's learn and play with all things STEAM! In each session we will explore different topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art or math.
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Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
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Teen Mario Kart Competition
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 3:00pm
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Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Come join us for a yoga adventure! We will experience a story through yoga poses, games, and songs. You may bring your own yoga mat/towel or use one of our mats.
Registration opens Friday, January 2 2026 at 10:00am
4th Grade BOB Game 1
Mon, Jan 12, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Polish Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Enjoy this fun Storytime in Polish. Stay and play when the storytime is finished.
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Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
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Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Mon, Jan 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
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Let’s learn and play with STEAM! Each session will explore different topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art or math geared toward the younger ones.
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Mon, Jan 19, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Mon, Jan 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
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Traditional Chinese Tea Demonstration
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Cultural educator Yvonne Wolf will share about the origin of tea, its role in East Asian social interactions, and its many health benefits.
Registration opens Friday, January 2 2026 at 10:00am
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