Name: Loom Knitting
Start: 2023-03-29T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-03-29T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Wood Dale Public Library

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Loom Knitting

2023-03-29 14:00:00 2023-03-29 15:00:00 America/Chicago Loom Knitting Learn to make a scarf or hat on a knitting loom. Loom knitting is a fun entry level yarn craft that we have shared with many young crafters over the years. Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Wednesday, March 29
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-29 14:00:00 2023-03-29 15:00:00 America/Chicago Loom Knitting Learn to make a scarf or hat on a knitting loom. Loom knitting is a fun entry level yarn craft that we have shared with many young crafters over the years. Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Wood Dale Public Library

Activity Room 2

Learn to make a scarf or hat on a knitting loom. Loom knitting is a fun entry level yarn craft that we have shared with many young crafters over the years.

Did you learn to loom knit last year? Join us to make more loom knit projects! Recommended age: 8-18 years

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Children's Program |

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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

Wacky Wednesday

Wed, May 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.

Supported Storytime

Sat, May 31, 11:00am - 11:30am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

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

Sensory Saturday!

Sat, May 31, 11:30am - 2:30pm

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!

Spring Migration Bird Walk

Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Salt Creek Woods entrance on Elizabeth Drive

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Salt Creek Woods! You will look for a variety of migrant and resident birds. Meet at the entrance to the Salt Creek Woods on Elizabeth Drive.

The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group

Mon, Jun 02, 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, Jun 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.

Mystery Lovers' Book Club

Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

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

Policy Committee - Board of Library Trustees

Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

The Library Board of Trustees' Policy Committee will meet.

Summer Reading Kick-off

Fri, Jun 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2,Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room ,Library ,Outdoor Patio,Small Meeting Room

Start the Summer Reading season off with a party at the Library!

Build it!

Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Ready, set, build! Put on your hard hats and build with us. Stay as long or as little as you want as we build with different materials. Recommended age: 5 yrs and up

Snow White Princess Storytime

Mon, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join Snow White for a sing-a-long, dance and storytime to start our summer reading with some fairytale magic. Make your own magic mirror! Feel free to dress up as your favorite princess.

The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group

Mon, Jun 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.

Summer Cupcake Decorating

Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Learn some fun designs applicable for summer cupcakes or cakes. Pastry chef Frannie will guide you through the process and share helpful decorating tips. Supplies for 2 cupcakes provided. ADULTS ONLY.

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Toddler Play

Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Toddlers will play group games as they learn the social skills needed to play with others. Have fun while meeting other toddlers and parents. Recommended age: 2-4 years with a caregiver

Polish Storytime

Tue, Jun 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. Recommended ages: 3-7 yrs

Toddler Time

Wed, Jun 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.

Loom Knitting

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

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Learn to make a scarf or a hat, work on your existing projects or start a new project. Recommended age: 8-14 yrs

3D Printing for Teens

Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Family Computer Lab,Small Meeting Room

Learn how to make codes for our 3D Printers and how they work. You can even get something printed! Ages recommended: 11-16 years old

Potty Party!

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

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Summer fun, diapers are done! Is your “big kid” ready to say goodbye to diapers? Join us for a Potty Party, we will read books, play games, and prepare for potty training.

Thursday Mix - Mind Games, The Science of Perception Deception

Thu, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Our brain decides how we perceive everything around us except for when it lies to us. In this engaging program, William Pack explores the science of how our brains trick us.

Hats Off to Dads

Thu, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Celebrate the special dad in your life! Spend time together while creating a work of art. Recommended ages: 5-12 with adult *Please be sure that everyone attending is included in your registration

Not Your Mother's Book Club - HOOKED by Emily McIntire

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room

Join our romance book club where we'll read different romance genres. As long as it has a Happily Ever After, it’s fair game. Children are welcome to play or partake in an activity while we discuss.

Giant Bubbles - Family Entertainment Night - Anastasia Filippova

Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for an amazing show with fantastic bubbles tricks like square bubbles, fire bubbles bubble fountains and many other bubble tricks.

Park District Visit

Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:30am

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will present a storytime at the Park District.

Adult Crafting and Social Circle

Fri, Jun 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.

Personalized Puzzles

Fri, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Transform blank puzzles into your very own works of art. Design, trade and test, then take home your puzzle after the program. Recommended ages: 6-11 yrs

Mystery At the Library

Fri, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 8:45pm

Wood Dale Public 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 going into 6th, 7th or 8th grade.

Strawberry Picking Field Trip - Stade's Farm & Market

Sat, Jun 14, 8:00am - 12:30pm

Stade's Farm

Join the Library for an exciting trip to Stade's Farm & Market in McHenry to pick your own strawberries. They are delicious! Prices: $6 for 1-quart basket & $18 for a 4-quart basket.

Puzzle Swap

Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Love doing jigsaw puzzles but ran out of new ones? Bring in your old ones and swap them with other people while enjoying some casual conversation.

Friendship Bracelets for Teens

Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Come make friendship bracelets with your friends!

Take & Bake - Strawberry Sugar Cookies

Mon, Jun 16, All day

Wood Dale Public Library

These sweet crowd-pleasers are perfect for any Summer party. Pick up a bag of supplies and follow along with the provided recipe. One per household.

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Take & Make - American Flag Craft

Mon, Jun 16, All day

Wood Dale Public Library

Create a unique and patriotic American flag decoration. Pick up your supplies, then follow along with the instructions provided. WDPL cardholders only. One per household.

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STEAM Tots

Mon, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2,Outdoor Patio

Let’s learn and play with STEAM this summer! Each session we will have activities that relate to science, technology, engineering, art and/or math.

Afternoon STEAM Tots

Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2,Outdoor Patio

Let’s learn and play with STEAM this summer! Each session we will have activities that relate to science, technology, engineering, art and/or math.

Animal Lovers Storytime - Rabbits

Mon, Jun 16, 3:00pm - 3:25pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime about rabbits, featuring a real live rabbit! Children will be allowed to meet the rabbit! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs

Animal Lovers Storytime - Rabbits Repeat

Mon, Jun 16, 3:35pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime about rabbits, featuring a real live rabbit! Children will be allowed to meet the rabbit! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs

The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group

Mon, Jun 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.

Wood Carving Meetup

Mon, Jun 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.

Adventures in Art!

Tue, Jun 17, 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!

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Afternoon Adventures in Art!

Tue, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

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!

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Moana Fun & Games

Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

If you loved watching the Moana movies, come have a fun evening playing some active group games, inspired by your favorite characters. Recommended age: 5 years & up

Klub Książki - Polish Book Club

Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Art Gallery Kafe - 127 E Front St, Wood Dale

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.

State Senator Lewis & State Rep. Sanalitro ICASH Event

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

State Senator Seth Lewis & State Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro will host the Illinois State Treasurer's office to help residents locate unclaimed property.

Toddler Time

Wed, Jun 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.

Loom Knitting

Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Learn to make a scarf or a hat, work on your existing projects or start a new project. Recommended age: 8-14 yrs

Teen Resin Craft

Wed, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Make a fun resin figure for your room! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty.

Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Wed, Jun 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 - Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Wed, Jun 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.

Let's Play Storytime

Thu, Jun 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for stories and games for fun and learning! We’ll end our time together enjoying games and puzzles with our new friends.

Animal Quest - Family Entertainment Night

Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Meet and learn about a variety of animals up close and personal.

Nonfiction Readers' Club - Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach

Thu, Jun 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!

Dog Man's Bone-anza!

Fri, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

Do you like Dogman? So do we! Join us for fun activities based on the hit book series. Then stay for a showing of the movie! Recommended ages: 5-10 yrs

Dog Man Movie Time!

Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Bring your friends and stay for a movie showing of Dog Man! Recommended ages: 5 and up

Saturday Art Studio

Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Stop in and create a piece of artwork to display at home! We will have several art stations to explore and enjoy together.

This event is full

Plant Swap

Sat, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Outdoor Patio

Bring in a plant cutting and pick up new plants to add to your collection!

VR Games

Mon, Jun 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Strap on your headsets and join us in virtual reality! Play games using our VR headsets. Recommended ages: 10-14 yrs

VR Games

Mon, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Strap on your headsets and join us in virtual reality! Play games using our VR headsets. Recommended ages: 10-14 yrs

Animal Lovers Storytime - Turtles

Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 3:25pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime about turtles, featuring real live turtles! Children will be allowed to meet the turtles! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs

Animal Lovers Storytime - Turtles Repeat

Mon, Jun 23, 3:35pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for a storytime about turtles, featuring real live turtles! Children will be allowed to meet the turtles! Recommended age: 3-7 yrs

Toddler Play

Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Toddlers will play group games as they learn the social skills needed to play with others. Have fun while meeting other toddlers and parents. Recommended age: 2-4 years with a caregiver

Minute to Win It Family Game Night

Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2

These minute long games will be fun for the whole family. Work together or compete to see who is the fastest. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like.

Toddler Time

Wed, Jun 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.

Loom Knitting

Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Learn to make a scarf or a hat, work on your existing projects or start a new project. Recommended age: 8-14 yrs

Tie Dye Party!

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2,Outdoor Patio

Celebrate summer by joining us for a tie-dye event! Everyone is asked to bring 2 items that are 80% cotton or higher to dye. Please wear clothing you don't mind getting stained.

Let's Play Storytime

Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:45am

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Join us for stories and games for fun and learning! We’ll end our time together enjoying games and puzzles with our new friends.

Around the World in 60 Minutes - Beach Getaway

Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Adults are invited to experience immersive virtual reality (VR) at the Library.

Around the World in 60 Minutes - Beach Getaway

Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Adults are invited to experience immersive virtual reality (VR) at the Library.

Park District Visit

Fri, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1

Youth Services will present a storytime at the Park District.

Floor is Lava Jr.

Fri, Jun 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Work with your fellow junior adventurers to cross the lava covered ground, while completing obstacles. Recommended ages: 5-8 yrs

Floor is Lava

Fri, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Work with your fellow adventurers to cross the lava covered ground, while completing obstacles. Recommended ages: 9-11 yrs

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