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Klub Ksiazki

Polish Book Discussion
2023-10-17 19:00:00 2023-10-17 20:45:00 America/Chicago Klub Ksiazki "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. Art Gallery Kafe -

Tuesday, October 17
7:00pm - 8:45pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-17 19:00:00 2023-10-17 20:45:00 America/Chicago Klub Ksiazki "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. 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.

"The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein. Books will be read and discussed in the Polish language. Copies of books are available at the Wood Dale Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion | Adult Program |

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Mon, Dec 04 10:00AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, Dec 06 10:00AM to 9:00PM
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Preschool Visit
Tue, Dec 05, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Wood Dale Park District 2 year old class.
Family Photos at Candyland
Tue, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
Family Photos at Candyland
Tue, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Family Photos at Candyland
Tue, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Family Photos at Candyland
Tue, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Mystery Lovers' Book Club
Tue, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Join us for a discussion of "A Christmas Candy Killing" by Christina Romeril. This upbeat cozy mystery is set in a charming Montana bookshop where veronal vanilla creams and murder are on the menu.
Illinois Libraries Present - Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb
Wed, Dec 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast, joins us for a conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season.
Holiday Open House
Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Library ,Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Ring in the holidays at the Library with a night of music, crafts, treats, puppet plays, and merriment for all ages.
Visit with Santa - 6pm Session
Thu, Dec 07, 6:00pm - 6:25pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Personal visit with Santa.
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Puppet Play
Thu, Dec 07, 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Come to the Holiday Open House and help our puppets celebrate the holiday season!
Visit with Santa - 6:30pm Session
Thu, Dec 07, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Personal visit with Santa.
Visit with Santa - 7pm Session
Thu, Dec 07, 7:00pm - 7:25pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Personal visit with Santa.
Puppet Play
Thu, Dec 07, 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Come to the Holiday Open House and help our puppets celebrate the holiday season!
Visit with Santa - 7:30pm Session
Thu, Dec 07, 7:30pm - 7:55pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Personal visit with Santa.
Visit with Santa - 8pm Session
Thu, Dec 07, 8:00pm - 8:25pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
Personal visit with Santa.
Puppet Play
Thu, Dec 07, 8:15pm - 8:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Come to the Holiday Open House and help our puppets celebrate the holiday season!
NDSEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 10:15am - 10:35am
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
NDSEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Dec 08, 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, Dec 08, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Take & Bake - Santa Hat Cupcakes
Mon, Dec 11, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - Online
Enjoy making holiday cupcakes with us. Pick up supplies (just add eggs and milk), then follow along with the provided recipe. One per family.
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Family Photos at Candyland
Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Family Photos at Candyland
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Family Photos at Candyland
Mon, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
Family Photos at Candyland
Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Outdoor Planter Class 2
Mon, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Celebrate the season by making an outdoor planter with Peggy Garvin. The program cost is $30 (payable with cash or check to Peggy Garvin at the program). Registration begins on Nov 1, at 10 am. 
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Family Photos at Candyland
Tue, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
Family Photos at Candyland
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
Battle of Books Kickoff Party - 3rd Grade - T-Shirt Craft Day
Tue, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join your BOB team mates to make your t-shirts, pick up flash cards and enjoy a snack. This program is only for BOB team members in 3rd Grade.
Family Photos at Candyland
Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
Polish Storytime
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Enjoy this fun storytime in Polish. Recommended age: 3-7 years
Family Photos at Candyland
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 13, 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.
Wacky Wednesdays
Wed, Dec 13, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
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Family Photos at Candyland
Wed, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Family Photos at Candyland
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
Family Photos at Candyland
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Family Photos at Candyland
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Holiday Center piece
Wed, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Celebrate the season by making a Holiday Centerpiece with Peggy Garvin. The program cost is $25. Registration begins on Nov 1 at 10 am.
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Toddler Time Repeat
Thu, Dec 14, 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.
Family Photos at Candyland
Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
Family Photos at Candyland
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
Bookworms Storytime
Thu, Dec 14, 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
Battle of Books Kickoff Party - 4th Grade - T-Shirt Craft Day
Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join your BOB team mates to make your t-shirts, pick up flash cards and enjoy a snack. This program is only for BOB team members in 4th Grade.
Family Photos at Candyland
Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
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Family Photos at Candyland
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Lobby
Get the matching holiday outfits and smiles ready! We'll provide a Candyland-themed photo scene that will make the perfect backdrop for a family photo just in time for sending holiday cards.
ECEC Storytime AM - Ms. Galle
Fri, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 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, Dec 15, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Illinois Libraries Present - Virtual Screening: The Nutcracker (The Royal Ballet)
Sat, Dec 16, All day
Wood Dale Public Library - Online
Get in the spirit of the season with a recorded virtual performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker performed by the United Kingdom’s internationally renowned Royal Ballet.
Register
Christmas Carols of Olde England
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Have you ever wondered why most of our Christmas songs have a decidedly English Victorian feel to them?
STEAM Tots: Holiday Fun
Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Let’s learn and play with STEAM! In this session we will have some holiday fun!
Holiday Cake Decorating - Snow Globe Cake
Mon, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Come for a holiday cake decorating workshop. Pastry chef Frannie Hargadon will guide you through the process and share helpful tips. Supplies for a small cake will be provided. Please register.
This event is full
Excel Formulas and Functions - Online Class
Mon, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Online
Watch as we demonstrate using formulas and functions in Excel using averages, data analysis, and loan payment calculation in this online class.
Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Mon, Dec 18, 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, Dec 19, 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.
Battle of Books Kickoff Party - 5th Grade - T-Shirt Craft Day
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2
Join your BOB team mates to make your t-shirts, pick up flash cards and enjoy a snack. This program is only for BOB team members in 5th Grade.
Let's Learn Spanish Storytime
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Have fun and learn Spanish through stories, songs and games. This storytime is presented in English and Spanish, so beginners are welcome. Recommended age: 3-7 years
Klub Książki - Polish Book Club
Tue, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Art Gallery Kafe
"Wielki Gatsby" autorstwa F. Scotta Fitzgeralda. Książki będą czytane i omawiane w języku polskim. Kopie książek są dostępne w Bibliotece Publicznej Wood Dale. "Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Frozen Fun & Games
Tue, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1
Brave the wind and the snow to have some fun playing games inspired by the Frozen movies. Recommended age: 5-11 years
Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 20, 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.
Reindeer Fun & Games
Wed, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Join in all our reindeer games! We’ll play, create, and more! Recommended age: 4-8 years
Book Club Express
Wed, Dec 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Target Starbucks, 401 N Irving Park Rd.
Join us at the Target Starbucks, 401 Irving Park Rd, to discuss Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini.
Toddler Time Repeat
Thu, Dec 21, 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, Dec 21, 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
DIY Gingerbread Houses
Thu, Dec 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Build and decorate your own gingerbread houses using all sorts of candy. Take it home to display for the holidays! Recommended age: 7-11 years
This event is full
NDSEC Storytime - AM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Dec 22, 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, Dec 22, 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, Dec 22, 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!
NDSEC Storytime - PM - Ms. Pubentz
Fri, Dec 22, 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, Dec 22, 1:40pm - 2:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Off-Site 1
Youth Services will visit the Early Childhood Education Center for a story time.
Library Closed
Mon, Dec 25, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.
Loom Knitting
Wed, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
This event is full
History Pages Book Discussion
Wed, Dec 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Small Meeting Room
We will discuss Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service by Carol Leoning.
Loom Knitting
Thu, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Noon Year's Eve Party
Fri, Dec 29, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Countdown to noon with us! Children who are too young to stay up until midnight can celebrate the coming of the new year with us.
Library Closed
Mon, Jan 01, All day
Wood Dale Public Library
The library is closed. Please visit wooddalelibrary.org to access digital services 24/7.
Loom Knitting
Tue, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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. Recommend age: 8-14 years
Giant Candy Land
Tue, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Bring your family to the library and play our life-sized version of a Candy Game! Make your way through the path to reach the Candy Castle. Recommended age: 3 years and up
Loom Knitting
Wed, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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. Recommend age: 8-14 years
Giant Candy Land
Wed, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Bring your family to the library and play our life-sized version of a Candy Game! Make your way through the path to reach the Candy Castle. Recommended age: 3 years and up
Giant Candy Land
Thu, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1 & 2
Bring your family to the library and play our life-sized version of a Candy Game! Make your way through the path to reach the Candy Castle. Recommended age: 3 years and up
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