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Friday Fun Day

All Day
Children's Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Check in each Friday to see what fun activities are available in the Children’s Department.

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Check in each Friday to see what fun activities are available in the Children’s Department.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Turkey Bingo

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Families play for Thanksgiving-related prizes and pieces of the feast.  Registration limited to Woodstock Public Library cardholders and their family members.  In-pers...

Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Fun & Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Families play for Thanksgiving-related prizes and pieces of the feast.  Registration limited to Woodstock Public Library cardholders and their family members. 

In-person or phone registration only.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Picture of two women sitting at a table talking.

Seeking Success: Prepare to Land Your Next Job

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Job & Career Development
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you doing everything possible to land your next job? Presenter Steve Alban is stopping by the library to discuss effective job searching strategies. Come find out how to improv...

Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Job & Career Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Are you doing everything possible to land your next job? Presenter Steve Alban is stopping by the library to discuss effective job searching strategies. Come find out how to improve as a candidate and more in this exciting program.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Early Closing at 5pm - Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Woodstock Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Woodstock Public Library

Library Closed - Thanksgiving

All Day
Woodstock Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Woodstock Public Library

Friday Fun Day

All Day
Children's Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Check in each Friday to see what fun activities are available in the Children’s Department.

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Check in each Friday to see what fun activities are available in the Children’s Department.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Pop-up Library at Lighting of the Square

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Woodstock Historic Square at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit our tent at the Lighting of the Square for fun activities and take-home craft kits.

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Woodstock Historic Square
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Visit our tent at the Lighting of the Square for fun activities and take-home craft kits.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Spanish-Language Storytime / Cuentos en Español

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Storytime Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Families who speak, or are learning to speak, Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts, and songs at our Spanish-language storytime. This program is conducted entirely in Spanish. &n...

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Event Details:

Families who speak, or are learning to speak, Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts, and songs at our Spanish-language storytime. This program is conducted entirely in Spanish.   

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Babies and Books Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Storytime Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, activities, and rhymes chosen especially for lap babies, beginning walkers, and their caregivers. Then stay and play with a variety of toys and everyday objects...

Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, activities, and rhymes chosen especially for lap babies, beginning walkers, and their caregivers. Then stay and play with a variety of toys and everyday objects. 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Picture of plant sowing in milk containers.

Winter Sowing

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Winter Sowing is a term for a specific method of starting seeds outdoors in an enclosed container. Gardeners plant seeds in recycled containers such as milk jugs then set the ju...

Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Winter Sowing is a term for a specific method of starting seeds outdoors in an enclosed container.

Gardeners plant seeds in recycled containers such as milk jugs then set the jugs outside for the winter.

It’s that simple. 

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Storytime Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, activities, and rhymes chosen especially for toddlers. Then stay for a craft to help fine tune those fine motor skills.   

Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, activities, and rhymes chosen especially for toddlers. Then stay for a craft to help fine tune those fine motor skills. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Storytime Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Talk, read, write, play, and sing your way through learning with books, rhymes, flannel stories and activities. Then stay for a craft to help fine tune those fine motor skills.

Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Talk, read, write, play, and sing your way through learning with books, rhymes, flannel stories and activities. Then stay for a craft to help fine tune those fine motor skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Take and Make Family Craft

All Day
All Library Event at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Gingerbread House Craft.

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: All Library Event
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Gingerbread House Craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Caregiver's Support Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Training Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This support group allows spouses or life partners providing care to their companions to share their unique experiences with other spouses and life partners providing similar care....

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Event Details:

This support group allows spouses or life partners providing care to their companions to share their unique experiences with other spouses and life partners providing similar care.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Picutre of completed craft. Pine cone made of old book and map pages.

Adult Craft - Pinecone Ornament

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Let's make a paper pinecone ornament.

Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Let's make a paper pinecone ornament.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Library Closed 9am to Noon - All Staff Meeting

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Woodstock Public Library

The Library will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon for all-staff meetings the first Friday of each month.

Closing
Branches:
Woodstock Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon for all-staff meetings the first Friday of each month.

Friday Fun Day

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Check in each Friday to see what fun activities are available in the Children’s Department.

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Check in each Friday to see what fun activities are available in the Children’s Department.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

DAR Genealogy Workshop

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Volunteer genealogists from the Kishwaukee Trail Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will help prospective members with applications. Members must be descended from the pa...

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Volunteer genealogists from the Kishwaukee Trail Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will help prospective members with applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Rescue Readers

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other Location at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Spend time at the Hooved Animal Humane Society interacting and reading with the horses. Attendees must sign safety waivers, and space is limited to children attending the program w...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Other Location
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Spend time at the Hooved Animal Humane Society interacting and reading with the horses. Attendees must sign safety waivers, and space is limited to children attending the program with their caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Draw Cute Animals

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let your imagination fly and learn how to draw cute animals step-by-step.  

Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Let your imagination fly and learn how to draw cute animals step-by-step.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Free Guitars for Future Stars

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Music & Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Local students enrolled in this non-profit organization’s program, which provides lower-income children with free guitars and weekly lessons, will entertain the crowd with their ne...

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music & Performance
Event Details:

Local students enrolled in this non-profit organization’s program, which provides lower-income children with free guitars and weekly lessons, will entertain the crowd with their newfound musical skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Spanish-Language Storytime / Cuentos en Español

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Storytime Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Families who speak, or are learning to speak, Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts, and songs at our Spanish-language storytime. This program is conducted entirely in Spanish. &n...

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Event Details:

Families who speak, or are learning to speak, Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts, and songs at our Spanish-language storytime. This program is conducted entirely in Spanish.   

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

D200 All School Winter Art Show

All Day 12/10 - 1/6
All Library Event at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Families
Event Details:

D200 All School Winter Art Show will be on display throughout the main and upper floors of the library December 10 through January 6. The art show will kick off with two open house...

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: All Library Event
Age Group: All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Event Details:

D200 All School Winter Art Show will be on display throughout the main and upper floors of the library December 10 through January 6. The art show will kick off with two open house nights for the artists and their families:

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.

Babies and Books Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Storytime Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime & Early Childhood
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, activities, and rhymes chosen especially for lap babies, beginning walkers, and their caregivers. Then stay and play with a variety of toys and everyday objects...

Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, activities, and rhymes chosen especially for lap babies, beginning walkers, and their caregivers. Then stay and play with a variety of toys and everyday objects. 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Notice

The Woodstock Public Library is committed to providing a high level of service to all library patrons. Any person needing an accommodation for a disability in order to access the benefits of the Library's services, programs, or activities under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the library at 815.338-0542 or email library@woodstockil.gov not less than five (5) working days before the program.

Photographs During Events

Library staff may take photographs during library programs and/or events. The library reserves the right to include these images in brochures, flyers, web pages, news releases or other promotional materials.