Monthly Movie Showing: The King of Comedy (1982)

Wed, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Have fun in this interactive pre-reader storytime with books, songs, and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.

This event is full

Creepy Halloween Animals

Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Meet some of nature’s creepiest creatures! Get up close with bats, snakes, tarantulas, lizards, and more in this spooky Halloween animal encounter!

Cancelled

Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library

Let’s play Dungeons & Dragons! Join a campaign with others and learn how to play the game.

Drop-in Tech Help

Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Study Room 1

Stop by to meet with our Technology Services Librarian for help with eBooks, eAudiobooks, devices, and Microsoft Word or Excel during these limited drop-in sessions.

Wed, Oct 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.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime for preschool-age children and their caregivers!

This event is full

Cancelled

Thursday Mix: League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale

Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library

Join us for a mix of coffee, conversation, and engaging programs designed for adults 55 and older. This month make your voice count and learn about the importance of voting.

Thursday Mix: Puzzles, Games, and Social Time

Thu, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Join us for a mix of coffee, conversation, and engaging programs designed for adults 55 and older. This month, join us for a variety of games, puzzles, and coloring with social time. See you there!

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Thu, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Supported Storytime

Sat, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

This accessible storytime is designed for children with developmental disabilities with their caregivers. We will learn, play, and connect through stories and music.

Sensory Saturday!

Sat, Oct 24, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

This accessible play time is designed to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for children of all abilities and their families! No registration required.

Crochet Class: Thanksgiving Turkey

Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Craft a handmade turkey for the season! All sessions must be attended to complete the project.

Hocus Pocus Halloween Fun!

Sun, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Library

May the odds be ever in your favor! Every nonperishable food donation earns you a ticket for a chance to win a Hunger Games-themed prize. Donations benefit the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry.

Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Join the Sanderson Sisters for a spellbinding time! Enjoy a story, games, and a magical meet-and-greet with the witchy sisters. Costumes are welcome!

Halloween Flower - with Peggy Garvin

Sun, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Create a festive flower arrangement just in time for Halloween! The program cost is $25 and is payable at the time of the event with cash or a check made out to Peggy Garvin.

Scary Stories & Creepy Cupcakes

Mon, Oct 26, 10:00am - 9:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Library

May the odds be ever in your favor! Every nonperishable food donation earns you a ticket for a chance to win a Hunger Games-themed prize. Donations benefit the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry.

Yoga Adventure Jr.

Mon, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a yoga adventure! Experience a story through yoga poses, games, and songs. Bring your own yoga mat/towel or use one of ours.

This event is full

Mon, Oct 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room ,Small Meeting Room

Come for an evening filled with scary stories and sweet treats. First course, calorie-free stories. For dessert, decorate two Halloween cupcakes with pastry chef Frannie Hargadon. Adults only.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 9:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Library

May the odds be ever in your favor! Every nonperishable food donation earns you a ticket for a chance to win a Hunger Games-themed prize. Donations benefit the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry.

Halloween Boo Bash

Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Celebrate Halloween with crafts, fun family games, and more! Costumes are encouraged but not required.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Special Book Discussion - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Tue, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Get ready for the upcoming film release of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping with this special book discussion. The fifth book in the series will focus on Haymitch’s moving story.

Wed, Oct 28, 10:00am - 9:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Library

May the odds be ever in your favor! Every nonperishable food donation earns you a ticket for a chance to win a Hunger Games-themed prize. Donations benefit the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry.

Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Have fun in this interactive pre-reader storytime with books, songs, and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.

This event is full

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 9:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Library

May the odds be ever in your favor! Every nonperishable food donation earns you a ticket for a chance to win a Hunger Games-themed prize. Donations benefit the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry.

Monster Boogie

Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a fun and friendly Monster Boogie! We’ll dance, sing songs, and play games together, then end with trick-or-treating through the Library! Costumes are encouraged but not required.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Monthly Movie Showing: House on Haunted Hill (1959)

Fri, Oct 30, 10:00am - 9:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Library

May the odds be ever in your favor! Every nonperishable food donation earns you a ticket for a chance to win a Hunger Games-themed prize. Donations benefit the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry.

Fri, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 3:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

A millionaire invites five guests to survive a night at a haunted mansion with him and his wife for $10,000. Runtime: 95 minutes.

DuPage ROSC Donation Drive (Oct 1-Oct 31)

Sat, Oct 31, All day

Wood Dale Public Library

Support DuPage ROSC's Community Outreach Van by donating supplies for unhoused and harm reduction outreach programs. Please drop off items in the donation box located in the Library.

Open Play: Superspace® Tiles

Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Library

May the odds be ever in your favor! Every nonperishable food donation earns you a ticket for a chance to win a Hunger Games-themed prize. Donations benefit the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry.

Monster Mash Craft Bash

Sat, Oct 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Stop in before trick-or-treating to make some spooky Halloween crafts! Supplies are limited. No registration required.

Sun, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Build a fort, spaceship, or castle with these life-size magnetic tiles! No registration required.

Baby Time

Mon, Nov 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

This interactive program includes rhymes, songs, and games. Start with 20 minutes of guided pre-reader activities, followed by 10 minutes of play and socialization for both you and baby.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

STEAM Tots

Mon, Nov 02, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Learn and play with STEAM! Each session explores different topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art, or math, geared toward a younger audience.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

Wood Carving Meetup

Mon, Nov 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.

Cancelled

Hunger Games Trivia Night

Mon, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library

Test your Hunger Games knowledge in this exciting trivia game! Answer questions from the books and compete to win prizes, including a pair of tickets to see Sunrise on the Reaping in theaters.

Election Day - General Election

Tue, Nov 03, 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 Election. All polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Adventures in Art!

Tue, Nov 03, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Join us on an adventure in art! Use your imagination and creativity to explore art together and create a piece of art to display at home.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 10:00am

Family Movie Night: Moana (2026)

Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Enjoy a screening of the live-action movie Moana as a family. Light refreshments provided. Runtime: 115 minutes. MPA Rating: PG.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

Cancelled

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Office Hours

Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library

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.

Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Have fun in this interactive pre-reader storytime with books, songs, and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

STEAM Lab: Spy Juices

Wed, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

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...

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Let’s play Dungeons and Dragons! Join a campaign with others and learn how to play the game.

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for storytime for preschool-age children and their caregivers! We will read books, sing songs, and work on early literacy, then end with a craft or our early education play stations.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

Thu, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Crochet Class: Thanksgiving Turkey

Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Dress in your holiday best and bring your smiles! Our backdrop is the perfect setting for a beautiful family photo, just in time for holiday cards. No registration required.

Drop-in Tech Help

Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Study Room 1

Stop by to meet with our Technology Services Librarian for help with eBooks, eAudiobooks, devices, and Microsoft Word or Excel during these limited drop-in sessions.

Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Craft a handmade turkey for the season! All sessions must be attended to complete the project.

Toys for Tots

Sun, Nov 08, All day

Wood Dale Public Library - Library

Help make the holidays brighter! Donate a new, unwrapped toy during Library open hours and bring joy to local families.

Mini Musicians - Session 1: ages 0–23 months with a caregiver

Sun, Nov 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Dress in your holiday best and bring your smiles! Our backdrop is the perfect setting for a beautiful family photo, just in time for holiday cards. No registration required.

Sun, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Jam out with your little ones in this fun and engaging class full of songs, rhymes, instruments, and movement! For ages 0–23 months with a caregiver.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

Mini Musicians - Session 2: ages 2–4 years with a caregiver

Sun, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Jam out with your little ones in this fun and engaging class full of songs, rhymes, instruments, and movement! For ages 2–4 years with a caregiver.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

Yoga Adventure Jr.

Mon, Nov 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a yoga adventure! Experience a story through yoga poses, games, and songs. Bring your own yoga mat/towel or use one of ours.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Dinosaur String Art

Mon, Nov 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Make a cool dinosaur out of string!

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Mon, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Dress in your holiday best and bring your smiles! Our backdrop is the perfect setting for a beautiful family photo, just in time for holiday cards. No registration required.

Turkey Bingo Night

Mon, Nov 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Play Turkey Bingo for your chance to win gift cards and kick off Thanksgiving with extra holiday cheer!

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

American Mah-jongg

Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Learn to identify tiles, read a mah-jongg card, and how to set up and play a game of American mah-jongg.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Polish Storytime

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Enjoy this fun storytime in the Polish language, then stay and play at the Library.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Wed, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Have fun in this interactive pre-reader storytime with books, songs, and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

Chair Yoga and Tai Chi

Wed, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Move, think, flow, and relax with stretching, brain games, and tai chi. Stand or stay comfy in your chair; all mobility levels are welcome.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Dress in your holiday best and bring your smiles! Our backdrop is the perfect setting for a beautiful family photo, just in time for holiday cards. No registration required.

Cooking with Chef Dave: Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Wed, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Let’s play Dungeons and Dragons! Join a campaign with others and learn how to play the game.

Wed, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Impress your guests with Thanksgiving favorites: maple cranberry roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato gratin, and spinach salad with candied pecans and Dijon vinaigrette. Samples follow the demo.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for storytime for preschool-age children and their caregivers! We will read books, sing songs, and work on early literacy, then end with a craft or our early education play stations.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

Book Explorers: Dinosaur Bones

Thu, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Join us as we read Dinosaur Bones, then enjoy a fun activity based on the book.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Adult Crafting and Social Circle

Fri, Nov 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Join our monthly crafting circle! Bring your materials, spend time working on your needlework, crocheting, quilting, knitting, etc., and socialize with other crafty people.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Dress in your holiday best and bring your smiles! Our backdrop is the perfect setting for a beautiful family photo, just in time for holiday cards. No registration required.

Dino-mite Explorers

Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Drop in for some dinosaur fun! Get creative with crafts, play games, and enjoy other activities. While supplies last. No registration required.

Autumn Cupcake Decorating Workshop

Sun, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Dress in your holiday best and bring your smiles! Our backdrop is the perfect setting for a beautiful family photo, just in time for holiday cards. No registration required.

Sun, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Celebrate the fall season with this cupcake decorating workshop led by chef Violeta Trujeque.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Reading Deeply: BYOB Yin Yoga

Sun, Nov 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Bring your own book and unwind with Yin Yoga! Enjoy gentle stretches while you read and relax. Please bring a mat or towel, and any comfort items such as blankets, pillows, or yoga blocks.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Take & Make: Mason Jar Luminaries

Mon, Nov 16, All day

Wood Dale Public Library

Craft a beautiful mason jar luminary that brings a cozy, inviting glow to your home. Pick up your supplies, then follow along with the instructions provided.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Spice Club: Cloves

Mon, Nov 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, recipes, book recommendations, and a packet of the spice.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Baby Time

Mon, Nov 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

This interactive program includes rhymes, songs, and games. Start with 20 minutes of guided pre-reader activities, followed by 10 minutes of play and socialization for both you and baby.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

Fall Baby Art

Mon, Nov 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Make a fall craft with your baby! This project will not take the entire time, so feel free to stay and play or leave when you are finished.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Book Club Express - Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer

Mon, Nov 16, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Dress in your holiday best and bring your smiles! Our backdrop is the perfect setting for a beautiful family photo, just in time for holiday cards. No registration required.

Wood Carving Meetup

Mon, Nov 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.

Mon, Nov 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd.

Meets at the Target Starbucks in Wood Dale. Chat about popular books with this informal book club.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Adventures in Art!

Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Join us on an adventure in art! Use your imagination and creativity to explore art together and create a piece of art to display at home.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 10:00am

English Language Acquisition (ELA) Classes with COD

Tue, Nov 17, 6:30pm - 8:55pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

In-Person Author Visit: Lori Rader-Day

Tue, Nov 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Meet local USA Today bestselling author Lori Rader-Day and discuss her newest novel, Wreck Your Heart.

Registration opens Monday, November 2 2026 at 10:00am

Addison Township - Tabling Event

Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Have fun in this interactive pre-reader storytime with books, songs, and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills.

Registration opens Sunday, October 25 2026 at 6:00pm

Red Cross Blood Drive

Wed, Nov 18, 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!

Wed, Nov 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby

Addison Township serves several communities in DuPage County, including Wood Dale. Meet with the human services manager to learn about the different social services available to you and your family.

Wed, Nov 18, 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Dress in your holiday best and bring your smiles! Our backdrop is the perfect setting for a beautiful family photo, just in time for holiday cards. No registration required.

Drop-in Tech Help

Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Study Room 1

Stop by to meet with our Technology Services Librarian for help with eBooks, eAudiobooks, devices, and Microsoft Word or Excel during these limited drop-in sessions.