Upcoming Events

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Get a crash-course in storytelling (and a little mad science) with local author Refe Tuma as he inspires us to craft compelling stories in books, games, songs –even everyday conversations.

Refe and Susan will share the wild true story (with incredible behind-the scenes photos) of Dinovember—the month dinosaurs come to life—and read their hit picture book What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night.

Spanish-Language Storytime

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

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.

Join us for a special family Storytime at the Woodstock Farmer's Market every Tuesday (weather permitting). We will meet on the Square for stories, songs, dancing and fun.

Dates: Tuesdays/June 4-September 24

Join us for an hour of activities, crafts, and adventures. We will be telling stories, playing games, and exploring the unknown in this weekly summer program. 
Days:  Tuesdays / June 4 - June 23

Join us at the library with Author Joe Ziemba to relive the rowdy, formative years of the Chicago Bears through audience interaction, rare archival photos, and surprising insight into local historical figures such as Red Grange, George Halas, and

No idea is too simple or too complex. Bring your questions, knowledge, and show and tell projects. Discussion is open to any topic relative to the art of quilting: construction, design, tools, books and more.

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

The art of storytelling is becoming more and more popular. Local resident Joy Aavang, author and storyteller, invites you to join this group to share memories, history or anything that interests you.

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

Hope you join us this summer as we go on a fun adventure making maps, flags, mazes and more.
Days: Wednesdays / June 5 - July 24
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Alice's Ordinary People is a documentary about Alice Tregay, an unsung heroine of the Civil Rights Movement. Her remarkable story spans the historic marches of Dr.

Come on by to have some everyday adventures. We'll read stories, dance and sing to rocking tunes, and do new activities weekly such as parachute games. All that and a fun craft each week. 

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For more information contact the Woodstock Recreation Department
woodstockrecreationdepartment.com
815-338-4363

The Woodstock Water Works loves summer readers. Stop by our table for fun activities and then join us for fun in the water and Super Soaker Stories with Sarah Jane during the lifeguard break.

The McHenry County Department of Health will be offering wellness screenings for cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, blood pressure, body mass analysis, AIC, and heart age assessment. Fasting not required.