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Mystery Lovers' Book Club

The Life and Death of Rose Doucette by Harry Hunsicker

2026-04-07 19:00:00 2026-04-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago Mystery Lovers' Book Club We read all types of mysteries, from classic “whodunnits" to cozies and professional detective novels. Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Tuesday, April 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 19:00:00 2026-04-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago Mystery Lovers' Book Club We read all types of mysteries, from classic “whodunnits" to cozies and professional detective novels. Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Wood Dale Public Library

Activity Room 1

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

Dallas private investigator Dylan Fisher hasn’t seen his ex-wife, Rose, in three years—which is why he’s surprised when she asks him to meet her at a hotel. Rose Doucette is a homicide detective, and she wants Dylan’s help with a murder investigation that she’s been asked to step back from but can’t seem to let go.

Print copies are available at the Library. eBook version is available on Libby.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Clubs and Author Visits |

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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.
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.
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.
Jackie Kennedy Portrayal
Tue, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Historian and actress Leslie Goddard portrays Jackie Kennedy in this unforgettable portrayal where you will meet the private woman behind the public myth.
Toddler Time
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Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
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Chair Yoga and Tai-Chi
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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.
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Wed, Mar 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2,Study Room 1,Study Room 2,Study Room 3
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Crochet for Beginners
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Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
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Adult Crafting and Social Circle
Fri, Mar 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
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Sat, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
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Sat, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab
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Mon, Mar 16, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - Library
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Mon, Mar 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
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Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
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The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group
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Wood Dale Public Library - Study Room 3
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Mon, Mar 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
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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.
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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!
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Wed, Mar 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
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Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
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Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab
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Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
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Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
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Mystery Lovers' Book Club - The Life and Death of Rose Doucette by Harry Hunsicker
Tue, Apr 07, 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.
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