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Virtual Author Visit

Charles B. Fancher
2026-02-18 19:00:00 2026-02-18 19:30:00 America/Chicago Virtual Author Visit Author Charles B. Fancher will join us virtually for a discussion of his novel, Red Clay. Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 18
7:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-18 19:00:00 2026-02-18 19:30:00 America/Chicago Virtual Author Visit Author Charles B. Fancher will join us virtually for a discussion of his novel, Red Clay. Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Wood Dale Public Library

Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Author Charles B. Fancher will join us virtually for a discussion of his novel, Red Clay.

Author Charles B. Fancher will join us virtually for a discussion of Red Clay, an astounding multigenerational saga that chronicles the interwoven lives of an enslaved Black family and their white owners as the Civil War ends and Reconstruction begins. 
 
This visit will be followed by a book discussion with Book Club Express. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs and Author Visits |

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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.
Registration is now closed
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.
This event is full
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 - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
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.
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.
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.
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!
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Feb 09, 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.
Love Stories & Cupcakes
Mon, Feb 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room ,Small Meeting Room
Come for an evening filled with stories of love and sweet delights. First course, calorie-free stories! For dessert, Pastry Chef Frannie Hargadon will present a cupcake decorating workshop.
This event is full
5th Grade BOB Game 3
Tue, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Polish Storytime
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy this fun Storytime in Polish. Stay and play when the storytime is finished.
Cooking with Chef Tony - I Am More Than You Think I Am 
Tue, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join us for a cooking demonstration with samples, followed by a community discussion led by Chef Tony on his experience as an African American chef.
Toddler Time
Wed, Feb 11, 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, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft or activity with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
Chair Yoga and Tai-Chi
Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
3rd Grade BOB- Snow Day
Thu, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD
Thu, Feb 12, 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.
Adult Crafting and Social Circle
Fri, Feb 13, 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.
Word Basics for Seniors
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab
This beginner class teaches how to create, edit, format, and save documents.
Cupid’s Creation Station
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Spread the love and get creative! Design and create your own unique Valentine’s Day projects using a variety of different materials.
Spice Club - Featured Spice: Cajun Spice
Mon, Feb 16, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - 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.
Baby Time
Mon, Feb 16, 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 16, 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
Kahoot for Teens!
Mon, Feb 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Come hang out with friends and play Kahoot! Each player needs to bring their own device.
4th Grade BOB Snow Day
Mon, Feb 16, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Wood Carving Meetup
Mon, Feb 16, 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 4/Finals
Tue, Feb 17, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD
Tue, Feb 17, 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.
Klub Książki - Polish Book Club
Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Art Gallery Cafe
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, Feb 18, 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: Snowman Crafts
Wed, Feb 18, 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.
Excel Basics
Wed, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab
Get started with Excel by learning how to enter data, format cells, and navigate worksheets.
Virtual Author Visit - Charles B. Fancher
Wed, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Author Charles B. Fancher will join us virtually for a discussion of his novel, Red Clay.
Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wed, Feb 18, 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 - Red Clay by Charles B. Fancher
Wed, Feb 18, 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Book Club Express will meet at the Wood Dale Public Library to discuss Red Clay, after meeting virtually with the author.
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