Name: Open House Chicago
Start: 2023-10-15T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-10-15T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Wood Dale Public Library

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Open House Chicago

South Side Tour 1

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!

Open House Chicago is a free, once-a-year opportunity to get a behind-the-scene peak at historic Chicago buildings and landmarks. The Wood Dale Public Library and Bensenville Community Public Library are offering an organized walking tour of the University of Chicago campus, including complimentary train tickets. Space is limited. Register as soon as possible!

Tours depart from the Wood Dale Metra station (199 W Division St, Wood Dale, IL 60191) at 8:27a.m. Please check in with your guide by 8:00 a.m. Coffee and refreshments will be available for purchase inside of the station from Division Street Cafe. If you are late to check-in, you will not be able to go on the tour.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are appropriate for the weather. Please remember this is a walking tour and participants will be walking up to 3 miles, as well as boarding multiple public transport buses and trains. Children are welcome to join with parents or guardians.

In order to keep families and friends together, please register all members of your group together on one registration (register yourself first, then add additional friends and family as "guests").

Please reach out to contact@wooddalelibrary.org with any questions.

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Wood Dale Public Library

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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

Spice Club - Featured Spice: Oregano

Mon, May 19, All day

Wood Dale Public Library

Spice up your life every other month with a take & make spice kit. Each kit will contain information about the spice, recipes, book recommendations, and a packet of the spice. One per household.

Registration is now closed

STEAM Tots

Mon, May 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

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. Dress for the mess!

This event is full

The Buddy Pet Loss Support Group

Mon, May 19, 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, May 19, 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.

Baking with Chef Pina - Biscotti

Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Chef Pina will teach us how to make the perfect biscotti. Samples and recipes included. WDPL cardholders.

Registration is now closed

Spring BINGO Family Night

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Come play Spring BINGO 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

Outdoor Summer Planter

Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room

Supply costs for this program are $30, payable at the time of the event with cash or a check made out to Peggy Garvin.

Registration is now closed

Crafternoon

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

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 2

Are you feeling crafty? Each session we will make a craft or piece of art that you’ll take home. Recommended age: 6-11 yrs

Excel Formulas and Functions - Ann Stovall

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Adult Computer Lab

Learn the basics of calculations in Excel. Discover how to use simple formulas to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers.

This event is full

Book Club Express - Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Target Starbucks, 401 W Wood Dale Rd.

Meet at the Target Starbucks in Wood Dale to chat about popular books with this informal book group.

Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Wed, May 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.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

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 www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code: WoodDaleLibrary

Crafty Saturday - Memorial Day Craft

Sat, May 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wood Dale Public Library - Activity Room 1

Stop by the library and make a craft celebrating Memorial Day! While supplies last. Recommended age: 5 years and up

Adventures in Art!

Tue, May 27, 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!

This event is full

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.

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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!

This event is full

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!

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.

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.

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.

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Mon, May 19	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 20	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 21	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 22	10:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 23	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24	10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 25	Closed