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Wed, Oct 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft, activity, and snack with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
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Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meet at the Target Starbucks in Wood Dale to chat about popular books with this informal book group.

Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Small Meeting Room
Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees of the Wood Dale Public Library District.

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Roots & Wings//Alas y Raices will be at our Hispanic Heritage Night to share details about the services they offer.

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hamdard Health Alliance will be providing more information about their services while tabling during our Hispanic Heritage Night.

Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room 1 & 2,Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room ,Outdoor Patio,Small Meeting Room,Study Room 3
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at our annual Hispanic Heritage Night! Join our fun night of cultural crafts, authentic flavors, Loteria, live music, & more entertainment for the whole family.

Fri, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
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.

Fri, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Activity Room 1 & 2
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 in 4th or 5th grade.

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Sat, Oct 11, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Activity Room 1
This accessible play time is designed to provide an inclusive, supportive environment for children of all abilities and their families!

Sat, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Computer Lab
Build confidence online by learning essential internet skills, including safe browsing, searching, and navigating websites.

Mon, Oct 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Mon, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 3
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.

Mon, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Chef Pina will demonstrate how to make one of the most iconic Polish dishes, tender stuffed cabbage rolls with tomato sauce. Samples and recipes included. WDPL cardholders.
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Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Activity Room 1 & 2
Come celebrate National Dessert Day with some fun games and sweet crafts!

Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room 1
Enjoy this fun storytime in Polish. Stay and play when the storytime is finished.

Wed, Oct 15, All day
The Library will be closed for a Staff Development Day.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 8:55pm
Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening and speaking, reading and writing skills.

Fri, Oct 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Barbara E. Dunn 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.

Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room 2
Come and play with STEAM! Join us for this open play with all things STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related. There will be something for everyone!

Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room 1
This interactive program will include rhymes, songs and games. Come for 20 minutes of guided pre-reader activities to do with your baby and then 10 minutes of play and socialization for both of you.
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Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby
IDHS will be tabling at the Library to provide information about their full-time job opportunities.

Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:45am
Activity Room 2
Let’s learn and play with STEAM! Each session will explore different topics that relate to science, technology, engineering, art or math geared toward the younger ones.
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Mon, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
No matter where you are on the retirement planning journey, insurance and financial planning experts demystify the retirement planning process, including budgeting, financial planning, and more.

Mon, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room 1
Meet some of nature’s creepiest creatures! Get up close with bats, snakes, tarantulas, lizards, and more in this spooky Halloween animal encounter! Recommended ages: 8-13 years

Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 3
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.

Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room 2
Drop in and discover a new hobby with the North Suburban Carvers! Join the learning and carving session—no experience needed.

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
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. ADULTS ONLY.
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Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
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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Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room 2
Try out some fun STEAM activities as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Registration is required.

Tue, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:55pm
Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening and speaking, reading and writing skills.

Tue, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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.

Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Wed, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room 1 & 2
Enjoy a craft, activity, and snack with your friends on early dismissal Wednesdays.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adult Computer Lab
Explore essential formulas and functions to perform calculations and analyze data efficiently.

Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Donna Solecka Urbikas, author of Polish heritage, will come to discuss her book "My Sister’s Mother: A Memoir of War, Exile, and Stalin’s Siberia," which chronicles her family's survival story.

Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:45am
Activity Room 1
Join us for a 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.

Thu, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
In this engaging and immersive program by William Pack, learn how Universal Pictures was not a big player during Hollywood's early years but became one by turning its energies into the horror genre.

Thu, Oct 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meet us at the Lynfred Winery in Roselle to enjoy a tour and wine tasting with the Library. Transportation is not provided. Must be 21+. ID's required.
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Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room 2
Celebrate the fall season with us by decorating pumpkins in a fun and creative way. Bring a pumpkin and let’s enjoy crafting together!

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room 1
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.

Thu, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 8:55pm
Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening and speaking, reading and writing skills.

Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Tampering with life and death, Dr. Frankenstein pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life. MPAA rating: Not Rated. Please note, the run time for this movie is 71 minutes.

Sat, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity Room 2
Come learn how to make fake blood and makeup to be the hit of Halloween!

Sat, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Visit Wood Dale Historical Society's Ghost Stories in the Barn for storytelling, hayrides, refreshments and fun. This event is co-sponsored by the Wood Dale Public Library.

Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.

Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity Room 2
Come make a spooky gingerbread house just in time for Halloween!
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Cancelled
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.

Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Activity Room 1
Join us for a fun and friendly Monster Boogie! We’ll dance, sing songs and play games together then end with trick or treating through the library! Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room 2
Come make some creative crafts as a family. You are welcome to stay as long or as little as you would like. Registration is required.

Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 8:55pm
Barbara E. Dunn Meeting Room
Free English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes develop your conversation, listening and speaking, reading and writing skills.

Tue, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room 1
Stephen Szabados will join us virtually to simplify the confusing ancestry research, and outline a process that will identify where your Polish ancestors were born and where to find their records.