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DAR Genealogy Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

DAR Genealogy Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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.

Dead Air: The Night Orson Welles Terrified America

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy

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.

McHenry County Civil War Roundtable

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join the McHenry County Civil War Roundtable for a series of interesting and informative historical presentations. 

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.

Rural Woodstock Public Library District Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Program Type: Library Board Meeting

Rural Board

Rural Woodstock Public Library District Board Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month and are held in person at the Woodstock Public Library. Agendas, meeting links, and minutes are posted on the library website.

All meetings of the Library Board are open to the public. In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), they are fully accessible, and if any further accommodations are needed, please contact the Library Director 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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.

AARP Safe Driving Course

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

Drivers 50 years and older will learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. The cost for this class is $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members.

City of Woodstock Public Library Board Meeting

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Program Type: Library Board Meeting

City Board

City of Woodstock Public Library Board Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. The Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month. Agendas and minutes are posted on the City of Woodstock website. 

All meetings of the Library Board are open to the public. In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), they are fully accessible, and if any further accommodations are needed, please contact the Library Director 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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.

AARP Safe Driving Course

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

Drivers 50 years and older will learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. The cost for this class is $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members.

Hollow Tree Spinners

10:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the Hollow Tree Spinners, a group of spinning enthusiasts, at the library for some fun and collaborative sessions. The meeting is open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend.

No registration required. 

The Codebreaker and the POW

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

In this gripping family saga, L. Sue Baugh tells the stories of both her father, a Navy codebreaker, and her grandfather, a POW of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines.

Quilter’s Discussion Forum

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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. 

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.

Memory Makers Storytelling Group

9:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

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.

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.

Battle Against Buckthorn (and its Buddies): How-to For Homeowners

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Want some practical tips on how to rid your property of invasive tree species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle?

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.

The Rule of Rum

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Did you know rum played a contributing role in the American Revolution? Join us at the library for a historical program discussing the role of rum in government and military affairs from historian Cynthia Clampitt.

DAR Genealogy Workshop

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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.

DAR Genealogy Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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.

McHenry County Civil War Roundtable

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join the McHenry County Civil War Roundtable for a series of interesting and informative historical presentations. 

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.

Hollow Tree Spinners

10:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Upper Level
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join the Hollow Tree Spinners, a group of spinning enthusiasts, at the library for some fun and collaborative sessions. The meeting is open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend.

No registration required. 

Versiti Blood Drive

1:30pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot - Main
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

WPL will host Versiti Blood Center. Donated blood will benefit area hospitals. All donors must show a photo ID prior to donating.

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.

Cut the Cord: The Pros & Cons of Streaming

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Interested in learning about streaming services like Netflix or Hulu? Come to the library for an informative session comparing the prices for different services and equipment needed to stream movies and television.

McHenry County Civil War Roundtable

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join the McHenry County Civil War Roundtable for a series of interesting and informative historical presentations. 

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.

Rural Woodstock Public Library District Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Library Board Room
Program Type: Library Board Meeting

Rural Board

Rural Woodstock Public Library District Board Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month and are held in person at the Woodstock Public Library. Agendas, meeting links, and minutes are posted on the library website.

All meetings of the Library Board are open to the public. In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), they are fully accessible, and if any further accommodations are needed, please contact the Library Director 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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.