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Friday Fun Day
2023-06-16 11:00:00 2023-06-16 16:30:00 America/Chicago Friday Fun Day Join us for an informal play time. Explore our new early education play stations. Drop in anytime between 11am - 4:30pm for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years & up Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Friday, June 16
11:00am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-16 11:00:00 2023-06-16 16:30:00 America/Chicago Friday Fun Day Join us for an informal play time. Explore our new early education play stations. Drop in anytime between 11am - 4:30pm for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years & up Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Wood Dale Public Library

Activity Room 1

Join us for an informal play time. Explore our new early education play stations. Drop in anytime between 11am - 4:30pm for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years & up

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Parent Guided Activity in YS |

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Wood Dale Public Library
contact@wooddalelibrary.org
Phone: 630-766-6762
Fax: 630-766-5715
Hours
Mon, Oct 02 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Oct 03 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Oct 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Oct 05 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 06 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 08 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

Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 10:50am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Recommended age: 0-4 years with an adult.
Illinois Libraries Present - Chills and Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones
Wed, Oct 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Stephen Graham Jones joins ILP to talk scary stories, horror and more with librarian Becky Spratford.
Toddler Time Repeat
Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 10:50am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Can't attend on Wednesday? Join us for the same program on Thursday mornings!
Bookworms Storytime
Thu, Oct 05, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this interactive literature based storytime. We will read books, enjoy puppets, songs, activities and more. Recommended age: 3- 7 years
Fall Garden Clean-Up
Thu, Oct 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
End of the growing season cleanup can be a daunting task, especially with large yards.
ECEC Storytime AM - Ms. Galle
Fri, Oct 06, 9:45am - 10:05am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Hradek and Ms. Rodriguez
Fri, Oct 06, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Friday Fun Day
Fri, Oct 06, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for an informal play time. Explore our new early education play stations. Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years & up
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Galle
Fri, Oct 06, 1:10pm - 1:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Hradek and Ms. Rodriguez
Fri, Oct 06, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Mystery in the Library - 4th Grade
Fri, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Library
Join your classmates for an after hours mystery!
Game Day
Mon, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join us to play the card game, UNO! Recommended age: 5-12 years
Drop-in Robot Day
Mon, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Stop in any time between 2-4 pm to try out our robots! You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you want. Recommended age: 5-12 years
Teen Fall Painting
Tue, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join us to make a beautiful fall painting. Recommended age: 11-18 years
Polish Storytime
Tue, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Enjoy this fun storytime in Polish. Recommended age: 3-7 years
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 10:50am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Recommended age: 0-4 years with an adult.
Wacky Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 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. We will make back to school crafts, shrinky dinks and more! Recommended age: 11-15 years
Toddler Time Repeat
Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 10:50am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Can't attend on Wednesday? Join us for the same program on Thursday mornings!
Bookworms Storytime
Thu, Oct 12, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this interactive literature based storytime. We will read books, enjoy puppets, songs, activities and more. Recommended age: 3- 7 years
NDSEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Oct 13, 9:45am - 10:05am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Markham-Gonzalez and Ms. Barton
Fri, Oct 13, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Friday Fun Day
Fri, Oct 13, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for an informal play time. Explore our new early education play stations. Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years & up
NDSEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Oct 13, 1:10pm - 1:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Markham-Gonzalez and Ms. Barton
Fri, Oct 13, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Mystery in the Library - 5 th Grade
Fri, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Library
Join your classmates for an after hours library mystery.
This event is full
Open House Chicago - Loop Tour - Group 1
Sun, Oct 15, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Join us for a walking tour of historic Chicago buildings, outdoor art installations and little-know gems in the city of Chicago!
This event is full
Open House Chicago - Loop Tour - Group 2
Sun, Oct 15, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Join us for a walking tour of historic Chicago buildings, outdoor art installations and little-know gems in the city of Chicago!
Open House Chicago - South Side Tour 1
Sun, Oct 15, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Join us for a walking tour of historic Chicago buildings, outdoor art installations and little-know gems on Chicago's south side!
Canceled
Open House Chicago - Southside Group 2 - South Side Tour 2
Sun, Oct 15, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Join us for a walking tour of historic Chicago buildings, outdoor art installations and little-know gems on Chicago's south side!
Take & Bake - Apple Pie Cookies
Mon, Oct 16, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - Online
Welcome fall baking with this delicious twist on your favorites: crunchy cookies filled with spiced apple slices.
This event is full
Literacy Night - Let's Glow Read a Book - At Westview School
Mon, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services attends Literacy Night at Westview School.
Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Mon, Oct 16, 7:30pm - 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.
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Mobile Office Hours
Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - 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.
Tiny Tot Playtime
Tue, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Come explore some of the library's new toys and make some new friends. A parent must stay with their child to supervise play. Recommended age: 1- 4 years with an adult
Klub Ksiazki - Polish Book Discussion
Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Art Gallery Kafe
"Sztuka Ścigania Się w Deszczu" autorstwa Gartha Steina. Książki będą czytane i omawiane w języku polskim. Kopie książek są dostępne w Bibliotece Publicznej Wood Dale.
Illinois Libraries Present - Food, Family, and Folktales: A Conversation with Grace Lin
Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Children's book author and illustrator Grace Lin discusses food, family, and folktales, along with a drawing demonstration.
Register
Spanish Fun & Games
Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Learn Spanish colors, numbers and more while playing fun games. This program is presented in English and Spanish, beginners are welcome. Recommended age: 5-11 years
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 10:50am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Recommended age: 0-4 years with an adult.
OB Kindergarten Class Visit
Wed, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Louie and her Kindergarten Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
STEAM Lab: Halloween Special
Wed, Oct 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join us for Halloween experiments in this special STEAM Lab! Recommended age: 7-11 years
Book Club Express
Wed, Oct 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Target Starbucks, 401 W Irving Park Rd.
Join us to discuss Hang the Moon by Jeanette Walls.
Toddler Time Repeat
Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 10:50am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Can't attend on Wednesday? Join us for the same program on Thursday mornings!
Bookworms Storytime
Thu, Oct 19, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this interactive literature based storytime. We will read books, enjoy puppets, songs, activities and more. Recommended age: 3- 7 years
Introduction to Tarot Cards
Thu, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:40pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Learn the history, myths and theory of tarot card reading with Barbara Meyer. She will discuss how to use tarot cards to see hope in the future and forge new paths in your life.
ECEC Storytime AM - Ms. Galle
Fri, Oct 20, 9:45am - 10:05am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Hradek and Ms. Rodriguez
Fri, Oct 20, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Friday Fun Day
Fri, Oct 20, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for an informal play time. Explore our new early education play stations. Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years & up
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Galle
Fri, Oct 20, 1:10pm - 1:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Hradek and Ms. Rodriguez
Fri, Oct 20, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Mystery in the Library - Junior High
Fri, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Library
Join your classmates for an after hours library mystery.
STEAM Tots: Halloween Fun
Mon, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 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.
Scary Stories & Cupcakes
Mon, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Come for an evening filled with scary stories and sweet treats. First course calorie-free stories. For dessert, decorate 2 Halloween cupcakes with pastry chef Frannie Hargadon.
This event is full
Doing More With Microsoft Word - Online Class
Mon, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Online
Watch as we demonstrate more advanced features of Word: mail merge, tables, text boxes, bulleted lists, columns and insertion of text boxes and symbols in this Zoom class.
OB Kindergarten Class Visit
Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Mackowiak and her Kindergarten Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
Canceled
Free Flu Shot & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Canceled - Presented by Hamdard Health Alliance
Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Hamdard Health Alliance medical staff, through a partnership with Jewel-Osco, will be onsite to provide free (no insurance required) flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines. No appointment necessary.
Halloween Centerpiece
Tue, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy the colors of the season by making your own Halloween Floral Arrangement. Registration is required. Cost is $20.00.
This event is full
Toddler Time
Wed, Oct 25, 10:30am - 10:50am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Recommended age: 0-4 years with an adult.
Wacky Wednesdays
Wed, Oct 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. We will make back to school crafts, shrinky dinks and more! Recommended age: 11-15 years
History Pages Book Discussion
Wed, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Join us to discuss Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.
Toddler Time Repeat
Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 10:50am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Can't attend on Wednesday? Join us for the same program on Thursday mornings!
Bookworms Storytime
Thu, Oct 26, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for this interactive literature based storytime. We will read books, enjoy puppets, songs, activities and more. Recommended age: 3- 7 years
NDSEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Oct 27, 9:45am - 10:05am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
OB Kindergarten Class Visit
Fri, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Welcome to Ms. Frawley and her Kindergarten Class. Parents please make sure your child brings their library card today!
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Markham-Gonzalez and Ms. Barton
Fri, Oct 27, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Friday Fun Day
Fri, Oct 27, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Join us for an informal play time. Explore our new early education play stations. Drop in anytime between 11-4:30 for this self-guided, free-play day. Recommended age: 3 years & up
NDSEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Oct 27, 1:10pm - 1:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Markham-Gonzalez and Ms. Barton
Fri, Oct 27, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Wood Dale Historical Society - Ghost Stories in the Barn
Sat, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Yesterday's Farm Muesum
Visit Wood Dale Historical Society's Ghost Stories in the Barn for an evening of storytelling, crafting, refreshments and fun. This event is co-sponsored by the Wood Dale Public Library.
Halloween Boo Bash
Mon, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Calling all monsters and ghouls! Come and enjoy some spooky games and activities to celebrate Halloween. Costumes are optional! Recommended ages: 4-8 years old
Toddler Time
Wed, Nov 01, 10:30am - 10:50am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
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 an adult.
Toddler Time Repeat
Thu, Nov 02, 10:30am - 10:50am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join us for this fun pre-reader storytime including books, songs and activities. Can’t attend on Wednesday? Join us for the same program on Thursday mornings! Stay and play after the storytime ends.
Bookworms Storytime
Thu, Nov 02, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Read books, sing songs, and play with friends in this interactive literature-based storytime. Join us each week for a new topic and activity. Recommended age: 3-7 years
ECEC Storytime AM - Ms. Galle
Fri, Nov 03, 9:45am - 10:05am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Hradek and Ms. Rodriguez
Fri, Nov 03, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Friday Fun Day
Fri, Nov 03, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Explore, discover, and imagine with our new educational play stations. We rotate our toys every week to ensure our future veterinarians, doctors, chefs, and store clerks never get bored!
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Galle
Fri, Nov 03, 1:10pm - 1:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
ECEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Hradek and Ms. Rodriguez
Fri, Nov 03, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
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