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Registration opens:
March 02nd, 2026

Mystery in the Library

Jr. High
2026-03-27 18:00:00 2026-03-27 20:30:00 America/Chicago Mystery in the Library There has been a crime in the library! Heart pounding, you head to safety to begin the investigation to solve the mystery. You must be in 6th-8th grade. Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Friday, March 27
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-27 18:00:00 2026-03-27 20:30:00 America/Chicago Mystery in the Library There has been a crime in the library! Heart pounding, you head to safety to begin the investigation to solve the mystery. You must be in 6th-8th grade. Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Wood Dale Public Library

Activity Room 1 & 2

There has been a crime in the library! Heart pounding, you head to safety to begin the investigation to solve the mystery. You must be in 6th-8th grade.

An adult MUST be present at drop off and pick up.

Recommended age: 11-14 years

AGE GROUP: | Tweens & Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Play & Learn |

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Wood Dale Public Library
contact@wooddalelibrary.org
Phone: 630-766-6762
Hours
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Mon, Feb 23 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 24 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 25 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 26 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 01 Closed
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About the branch

Reach. Explore. Achieve. Dream. 

Mission: All library district residents will have access to library materials and programs to encourage literacy and the joy of reading; to promote lifelong learning; and to experience a sense of community in a welcoming environment.

Upcoming events

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Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Feb 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft or activity with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
Monthly Movie Showing - Her Pen Pal
Fri, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Movie showing of a Hallmark romantic comedy about an event planner meeting up with her old pen pal in France.
STEAM Tots
Mon, Mar 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.
The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Mar 02, 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, Mar 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.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Office Hours
Wed, Mar 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.
STEAM Lab: Robots
Wed, Mar 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Let's learn and play with all things STEAM! Each session will explore topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art or math. This month we’ll try out different robots!
Exhibits-To-Go - DuPage Children's Museum
Thu, Mar 05, 11:00am - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Build, stack, and stick! Explore creativity with Superspace Tiles, giant bricks, and endless Squigz fun in this hands-on, interactive play experience.
Hamdard Health Alliance - Tabling Event
Thu, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Library
Stop by the Hamdard Health table to explore their healthcare services, ask questions, and learn how they can support you and your family.
Parent Education Night - Tools, Not Tantrums
Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Learn practical strategies to support your child’s behavior and education in grades K-2.
Exhibits-To-Go - DuPage Children's Museum
Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Build, stack, and stick! Explore creativity with Superspace Tiles, giant bricks, and endless Squigz fun in this hands-on, interactive play experience.
Exhibits-To-Go - DuPage Children's Museum
Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Build, stack, and stick! Explore creativity with Superspace Tiles, giant bricks, and endless Squigz fun in this hands-on, interactive play experience.
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Mar 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Sewing 101 for Teens
Mon, Mar 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Mar 09, 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.
Polish Storytime
Tue, Mar 10, 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Jackie Kennedy Portrayal
Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Historian and actress Leslie Goddard portrays Jackie Kennedy in this unforgettable portrayal where you will meet the private woman behind the public myth.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Toddler Time
Wed, Mar 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Chair Yoga and Tai-Chi
Wed, Mar 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Mar 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.
Crochet for Beginners
Thu, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Learn crochet basics with all materials provided! Create simple, fun projects like a mini hat and scrunchie to start your crafting journey.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Adult Crafting and Social Circle
Fri, Mar 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
St. Patrick's Day Craft
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Come hang out with friends as you make a St. Patrick’s Day themed craft.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Intermediate Word for Seniors
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab
Enhance documents with tables, images, and styles for polished results.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Take & Make - Mini Tulip Basket
Mon, Mar 16, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - Library
Celebrate spring by making pipe cleaner tulips and arranging them in a mini flower basket. Pick up your supplies, then follow along with the instructions provided.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Baby Time
Mon, Mar 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
STEAM Tots
Mon, Mar 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Mar 16, 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, Mar 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.
Sneaker Art
Mon, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Unleash your creativity! Design your own custom kicks using vibrant paint pens. We provide the canvas sneakers and all supplies—just bring your style and shoe size.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Election Day - General Primary Election
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00am - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
The Wood Dale Public Library serves as a polling place for the General Primary Election. All polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Shamrocks & Shenanigans: Family Craft Night
Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Unleash your inner leprechaun at our St. Patrick's Day themed family craft night!
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Toddler Time
Wed, Mar 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Crafternoon: Pisanki (Egg Decorating)
Wed, Mar 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Excel Formulas & Functions
Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab
Use essential formulas and functions to perform quick calculations.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wed, Mar 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 - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Wed, Mar 18, 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Nonfiction Readers' Club - Mrs. Kennedy and Me by Clint Hill
Thu, Mar 19, 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!
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Mar 23, 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Home Health vs. Home Care
Mon, Mar 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join a Certified Senior Advisor to learn the key differences between Home Health and Home Care, and discover which option is right for you or your loved ones.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Mar 23, 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.
Artemis: Returning to the Moon
Mon, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
The goal of the Artemis program is to return people to the surface of the Moon. We’ll discuss the plans and technologies that will get humanity back to the Moon for the first time since 1972.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Toddler Time
Wed, Mar 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, Mar 25, 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!
YWCA - Tabling Event
Wed, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
The YWCA will be tabling at the Library. Learn about programs, resources, and ways to support equity and empowerment in our community. Stop by for info and connection!
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Mar 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft or activity with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
Cooking with Chef Dave - Jackie Kennedy’s Favorites
Wed, Mar 25, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Celebrate Jackie O’s iconic style and taste! Watch Chef Dave demonstrate three of her favorite dishes: Poached Salmon with Dill, Casserole Marie Blanche, and Strawberries Romanoff.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Monthly Movie Showing - Hidden Figures
Fri, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Meet Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson—the brilliant African-American women at NASA who helped launch John Glenn into orbit and changed the course of the Space Race.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
Mystery in the Library - Jr. High
Fri, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
There has been a crime in the library! Heart pounding, you head to safety to begin the investigation to solve the mystery. You must be in 6th-8th grade.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 2026 at 10:00am
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