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Blues Music in America
2026-02-06 19:00:00 2026-02-06 20:30:00 America/Chicago Blues Music in America Blues guitarist and songwriter Fruteland Jackson combines lecture, song, and instrumental demonstration to trace the evolution of blues music in American culture. Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Friday, February 06
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-06 19:00:00 2026-02-06 20:30:00 America/Chicago Blues Music in America Blues guitarist and songwriter Fruteland Jackson combines lecture, song, and instrumental demonstration to trace the evolution of blues music in American culture. Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Wood Dale Public Library

Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Blues guitarist and songwriter Fruteland Jackson combines lecture, song, and instrumental demonstration to trace the evolution of blues music in American culture.

He examines how blues traveled from the Mississippi Delta and Piedmont regions to the Great Migration and the origins of rock and roll and Chicago blues tradition.   

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Performances |

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3rd Grade BOB Game 1
Thu, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Adult Crafting and Social Circle
Fri, Jan 09, 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.
Teen Mario Kart Competition
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Come hang out and race against your friends!
Android Phone Basics for Seniors
Sat, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn to navigate your phone, use calls and messages, take photos, and adjust basic settings.
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
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.
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
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Enjoy this fun Storytime in Polish. Stay and play when the storytime is finished.
Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Move, think, flow & relax! Stretching, brain games, Tai Chi. Stand part-time or stay comfy in your chair.
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft or activity with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
Basics of Sewing and Clothing Repair
Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Elise Cochran will teach different sew and no-sew techniques to participants.
3rd Grade BOB Game 2
Thu, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Nonfiction Readers’ Club - Mailman by Stephen Starring Grant
Thu, Jan 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!    
STEAM Saturday
Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Come and play with STEAM! Join us for this open play with all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related. There will be something for everyone.
Take & Make - Heart Banner
Mon, Jan 19, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - Library
Create a pretty heart banner to decorate your home for Valentine’s Day. Pick up your supplies, then follow along with the instructions provided.
Baby Time
Mon, Jan 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.
STEAM Tots
Mon, Jan 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
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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4th Grade BOB Game 2
Mon, Jan 19, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Wood Carving Meetup
Mon, Jan 19, 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.
IDHS: Illinois Department of Human Services - Tabling Event
Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
IDHS will be tabling at the Library to provide information about their full-time job opportunities.
5th Grade BOB Game 1
Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
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.
Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 21, 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.
Crafternoon: Silhouette Art
Wed, Jan 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Get ready to imagine, create, and get a little messy! Each session, we will explore a new project and a variety of materials, from paint and glitter to paper and glue.
Selling Your Stuff Online
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab
Turn clutter into cash! Learn how to sell your unwanted items online. We'll cover popular selling sites, how to write great listings, and tips for safe transactions.
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Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wed, Jan 21, 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 Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods
Wed, Jan 21, 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.
3rd Grade BOB Game 3
Thu, Jan 22, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Monthly Movie Showing - Rudy
Fri, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Movie showing of the 1994 film Rudy, about a college student who wants to be a football player despite significant obstacles.
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Jan 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
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.
4th Grade BOB Game 3
Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Red Cross Blood Drive
Tue, Jan 27, 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!
College of DuPage ELA Testing
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:55pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
All English Language Acquisition (ELA) students are required to complete a placement test prior to starting their classes.
Toddler Time
Wed, Jan 28, 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.
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Jan 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.
Puzzle Palooza
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Team up in groups of 2-4 and race to finish jigsaw puzzles! Three levels—all are welcome. Fastest teams win prizes and bragging rights. Let the puzzling begin!
Sewing 101 for Teens
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Learn the basics of how to sew by hand! Work on an existing project or start a new one.
3rd Grade BOB Game 4/Finals
Thu, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
College of DuPage ELA Testing
Thu, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 8:55pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
All English Language Acquisition (ELA) students are required to complete a placement test prior to starting their classes.
Baby Time
Mon, Feb 02, 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, Feb 02, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
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.
This event is full
4th Grade BOB Game 4/Finals
Mon, Feb 02, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Wood Carving Meetup
Mon, Feb 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.
5th Grade BOB Game 2
Tue, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 8:55pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening and speaking, reading and writing skills.
Mystery Lovers' Book Club - All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Tue, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
We read all types of mysteries, from classic “whodunnits" to cozies and professional detective novels.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Office Hours
Wed, Feb 04, 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.
Toddler Time
Wed, Feb 04, 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.
STEAM Lab: Heart Collage
Wed, Feb 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
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.
Presidential Marriages & Romances
Wed, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join historian Tom Emery for a fun look at presidential romances—from White House weddings to love stories, scandals, and everything in between. Successes, failures, and secrets revealed!
English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD
Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 8:55pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening and speaking, reading and writing skills.
Blues Music in America
Fri, Feb 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Blues guitarist and songwriter Fruteland Jackson combines lecture, song, and instrumental demonstration to trace the evolution of blues music in American culture.
Teen Valentine’s Day Origami
Sat, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Make Valentine’s Day origami with your friends!
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