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Grand Reopening Celebration

Your Transformed Library Celebration

2022-09-10 13:00:00 2022-09-10 16:00:00 America/Chicago Grand Reopening Celebration Join us as we celebrate a new chapter of the Wood Dale Public Library. Wood Dale Public Library -

Saturday, September 10
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-09-10 13:00:00 2022-09-10 16:00:00 America/Chicago Grand Reopening Celebration Join us as we celebrate a new chapter of the Wood Dale Public Library. Wood Dale Public Library -

Join us as we celebrate a new chapter of the Wood Dale Public Library.

Join us as we celebrate a new chapter of the Wood Dale Public Library. The grand reopening is a culmination of the renovation and expansion project that began in 2020.

 

Schedule of Activities:

 

1 pm    Opening Ceremony with Ribbon Cutting & Dedications Ceremony

2 pm    “Feathered Friends” Bird Presentation on the Back Lawn

3 pm    Puppet Play

 

1:30 pm – 4 pm:           Culver’s Ice Cream on the Patio

                                    “Get to Know Your Library” Scavenger Hunt with a chance to win a Kindle Fire

                                    Storywalk and Lawn Games for Kids

                                    Library Card Sign-up

Additional Parking:

Street parking along south side of School St. 

Park District parking lot across the street, 111 Foster Ave. Wood Dale

School District north parking lot, 543 N. Wood Dale Rd., Wood Dale

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | All Ages |

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Wood Dale Public Library
contact@wooddalelibrary.org
Phone: 630-766-6762
Hours
Mon, Aug 19 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 20 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 21 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 22 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 25 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

Online Dating Workshop
Mon, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab
Meet the one Online!
6th Grade Parent Night - Junior High
Tue, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services attends School Night at the Wood Dale Junior High
7th & 8th Grade Parent Night - Wood Dale Junior High
Wed, Aug 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services attends School Night at the Wood Dale Junior High
History Pages Book Discussion
Wed, Aug 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Tonight we will discuss The Pioneers: the Historic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough
Knitting For Beginners
Thu, Aug 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Learn the basics of knitting in this two-part class. We’ll provide the knitting needles and the yarn.
Registration is now closed
Oakbrook Parent Information Night - Oakbrook Elementary School
Thu, Aug 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services attends School Night at Oakbrook Elementary School
Friday Fun Day
Fri, Aug 30, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Explore, discover, and imagine with our educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs and store clerks never get bored!
Library Closed
Mon, Sep 02, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Office Hours
Wed, Sep 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.
Animal Lovers Storytime
Wed, Sep 04, 11:00am - 11:20am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for a Storytime featuring Laura Numeroff’s book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie with a live animal guest! Recommended age: 3-7 years with a caregiver
Family Game Night
Thu, Sep 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Drop in any time between 6-7:30 pm to play some games as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Registration is required.
ECEC Parent Information Night - Early Childhood Education Center
Thu, Sep 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services attends School Night at the Early Childhood Education Center
Friday Fun Day
Fri, Sep 06, 11:30am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Explore, discover, and imagine with our educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs and store clerks never get bored!
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Come join us for a yoga adventure! We will experience a story through yoga poses and learn some relaxation strategies too. You may bring your own yoga mat/towel or use one of our mats.
The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
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, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Discover the joys of wood carving and join the North Suburban Carvers for their regular club meeting at the Library.
Adventures in Art
Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join us on an adventure in art! In this class we will use our imagination and creativity to explore art together! Children will create a piece of art to display at home!
Polish Storytime
Tue, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Enjoy this fun storytime in Polish. Recommended age: 3-7 years
Fall Outdoor Planter
Tue, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Peggy Garvin will show you how to make a vibrant Fall arrangement. Registration is required and opens Saturday, Aug 3 at 10am. The cost for supplies is $30.
Wacky Wednesday
Wed, Sep 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. Recommended age: 11-14 years
Grandparent’s Day Cupcake Decorating Workshop - Age 3-7 with caregiver
Thu, Sep 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Celebrate your Grandparent with cupcakes! Bring your Grandparent and together we will learn to decorate fall themed cupcakes to take home and share.
Grandparent’s Day Cupcake Decorating Workshop - Age 5-11 with caregiver
Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Celebrate your Grandparent with cupcakes! Bring your Grandparent and together we will learn to decorate fall themed cupcakes to take home and share.
German Dances
Thu, Sep 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Discover the traditional dances of Germany such as polkas, waltzes, laendlers and mazurkas, watching a fabulous performance by the Egerländer Folk Dance Group. German strudel tasting as a bonus.
Adult Crafting and Social Circle
Fri, Sep 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.
Friday Fun Day
Fri, Sep 13, 11:30am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Explore, discover, and imagine with our educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs and store clerks never get bored!
Teen Craft
Sat, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Stop in to make a fun craft! Recommended age: 11-14 years
Plant Swap
Sat, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Outdoor Patio
Bring in a plant cutting and pick up new plants to add to your collection!
Fall Take & Bake: German Spritz Cookies
Mon, Sep 16, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Learn to make "Spritzgebäck," Germany's favorite butter cookies. Come pick up a bag of supplies (except perishables) and follow along with the provided recipe. One per household.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 3 2024 at 10:00am
Take & Make - Apple Crate
Mon, Sep 16, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
Celebrate fall by making a cute apple crate decoration. Pick up your craft kit, then follow along with the instructions given. One per household.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 3 2024 at 10:00am
STEAM Tots
Mon, Sep 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Let’s learn and play with STEAM! In each session we 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, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
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.
Hoopla & Libby: An eBook and eAudio Introduction Class
Mon, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab
Learn to use Libby and Hoopla!
STEAM Lab: Farkel Party
Tue, Sep 17, 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.
Levi Strauss and the World’s Most Famous Pair of Pants! - with German Historian Anette Isaacs
Tue, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Everybody loves them, everybody wears them. Join historian Anette Isaacs for a fascinating journey into the days of the Gold Rush when Bavarian-born entrepreneur Levi Strauss revolutionized fashion.
Toddler Time
Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Stay and play after the storytime ends. Recommended age: 0-4 years with a caregiver
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wed, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join our community and the Red Cross in making a difference by donating blood! You must register by going to redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: WoodDaleLibrary
Public Hearing: FY25 Budget and Appropriation - Board of Library Trustees
Wed, Sep 18, 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
This is an annual public hearing for the budget and appropriation ordinance.
Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Wed, Sep 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
Wed, Sep 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd.
Join us to discuss Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See at the Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this NEW Storytime for preschool age children and their caregivers! We will read books, sing songs, and work on fundamentals for Early Literacy. We’ll meet new friends and make a craft.
Talk like a Pirate Day Party
Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Ahoy Mateys! Come aboard and celebrate all things pirates with us. There will be pirate games, crafts and activities. You might even get to walk the plank. Arrghh!
Family STEAM Night
Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Drop in between 6-7:30 pm to try out some STEAM activities as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Recommended age: 5 years and up with a caregiver
German Cuisine
Thu, Sep 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Chef Dave Esau will demonstrate easy and delicious German dishes. Samples and recipes included.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 3 2024 at 10:00am
Jewel Osco Shot Clinic
Fri, Sep 20, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room ,Small Meeting Room
Protect yourself and your family ahead of this year's flu season. Available vaccines include flu, COVID-19, RSV, pneumonia, shingles, and Hepatitis B. Click on the link below to schedule appointment
Friday Fun Day
Fri, Sep 20, 11:30am - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Explore, discover, and imagine with our educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs and store clerks never get bored!
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise
Sun, Sep 22, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Today Wood Dale Library patrons may experience the famous CAC River Cruise. In 2024, this cruise was voted the number one boat tour in America. There is no charge to participate.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 3 2024 at 10:00am
Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Come join us for a yoga adventure! We will experience a story through yoga poses and learn some relaxation strategies too. You may bring your own yoga mat/towel or use one of our mats.
The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
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, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Discover the joys of wood carving and join the North Suburban Carvers for their regular club meeting at the Library.
IL Senator Lewis & IL Representative Sanalitro - Traveling Office Hours
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
District office staff will be available to assist individuals & businesses with access to state services, answer questions and gather opinions about state activities and legislation.
Adventures in Art
Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join us on an adventure in art! In this class we will use our imagination and creativity to explore art together! Children will create a piece of art to display at home!
Crafternoon
Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Let’s get artsy and crafty! Each session we will complete a craft or piece of art that you’ll take home at the end. Recommended age: 6-11 years
Goal Setting for Success
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Timothy Phillips of Sunlit Motivation will teach you how to achieve success in personal and professional life, overcome obstacles, and find inspiration necessary to achieve extraordinary results.
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