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MCDH Wellness Screenings

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Event Details:
The McHenry County Department of Health will be offering wellness screenings for cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, blood pressure, body mass analysis, A1C, and heart age assessment. Fasting is recommended but not required. The glucose and chole...

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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

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
The Spouses Caring for Spouses support group is facilitated by mental health professionals from Independence Health & Therapy and provides a place for spouses or life partners providing care to their companions to share their unique experiences w...

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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.

Medicare 101

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Questions about the Annual Open Enrollment and Medicare Plans?  Come learn about all your options with this educational event focusing on the different ways to insure yourself once you reach Medicare Eligibility. Samuela (Ela) Venturi, of Ven...

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 Dept. of Health Wellness Screenings

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Event Details:
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. The cost for the glucose and cholesterol...

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.

Preventing Food Waste in the Home

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
The EPA has given out new guidelines on how to prevent food waste in the home.  Food going to our landfills is causing more greenhouse gases than expected. Come for an informational lesson hosted by the McHenry County Environmental Defenders on ...

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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.

[VIRTUAL] Farm-to-You Program: You Can Garden Too!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Virtual/Online Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:
Tune in virtually over Zoom to learn the basic steps for a successful garden. You can grow many things in spaces small and large using pots, containers, or in-ground beds. The presentation will include instructional content as well as time for a Q&am...

How to Free Yourself from Big Food

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: 30
Event Details:
Big Food has hooked us onto an increasing reliance on convenient, ultra-processed foods, even as we learn more about the health risks associated with these fake foods. This program, hosted by Presenter Joan Davis, features an entertaining role play i...

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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.

Navigating Elder Care with Humor and Grace

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: 30
Event Details:
Join Dr. Vicki Atkinson, the author of Surviving Sue, to learn how to navigate the challenges of elder care. Dr. Atkinson’s personal experience in caring for her mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s, alcoholism, and anxiety taught her lessons ab...

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 Dept. of Health Wellness Screenings

9:30am - 1:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Event Details:
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. The cost for the glucose and cholesterol...

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.

Bull Valley Garden Club's Annual Flower Show

12:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Library Foyer
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Event Details:
Consider yourself a plant lover? The Bull Valley Garden Club will be holding their Annual Flower Show at the Woodstock Public Library. Participants will have their arrangements on display in the library for everyone to enjoy. There will be five desig...

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.

Bull Valley Garden Club's Annual Flower Show

9:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Library Foyer
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Event Details:
Consider yourself a plant lover? The Bull Valley Garden Club will be holding their Annual Flower Show at the Woodstock Public Library. Participants will have their arrangements on display in the library for everyone to enjoy. There will be five desig...

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? Join Sarah Michehl from The Land Conservancy to learn how to control these species, as well as native tree and shrub replacement rec...

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.