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Pokémon Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate all things Pokémon with card trading, games, Pokémon-themed crafts, 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.

Prevent T2

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

All are welcome to register for this FREE 22-class series hosted by the McHenry County Department of Health on either Tuesday mornings OR Thursday evenings. 

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.

City of Woodstock Public Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
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 Training 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 Tax Appointments

9:00am–5:00pm
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide trained tax preparers provides in-person tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. 

Hollow Tree Spinners

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
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. 

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 Spring Art Show

All Day 4/13–5/4
All Ages, Families
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 Spring Art Show will be on display throughout the main and upper floors of the library April 13 - May 5. 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.

Spanish Storytime / Cuentos en Español (Session 2)

5:00pm–5:45pm
Children, Families
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Families
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.  

No registration is required.

 

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 Tax Appointments

9:00am–5:00pm
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Event Details:

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide trained tax preparers provides in-person tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. 

Babies & Books Storytime (Session 2)

9:30am–10:15am
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Prevent T2

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

All are welcome to register for this FREE 22-class series hosted by the McHenry County Department of Health on either Tuesday mornings OR Thursday evenings. 

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.

Basic Backyard Chicken Keeping

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The price of eggs getting too high? Jennifer Murtoff of Home to Roost Chickens is stopping by the library to offer a hands-on course covering the basics of raising chickens.

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: Large 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. 

Walk-in program.  Nor registration required.

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 (Session 2)

9:30am–10:15am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
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.

Memory Makers Storytelling Group

9:30am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Large 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.

Preschool Storytime (Session 2)

11:30am–12:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Early Childhood
Registration Required
Event Details:

Talk, read, write, play, and sing your way through learning with books, rhymes, 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.

YA Mario Kart Meetups

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Stop by the library for some casual Mario Kart races. All skill levels welcome. 

Controllers available for checkout in Teen area. 

Up to 4 players at once. 

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.

Chess Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Are you new to chess? Have you competed in tournaments? All experience levels are welcome to join the library chess club and develop their skills in a casual setting.  

 

 

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 Spring Art Show Elementary Schools Reception

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages, Families
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 Spring Art Show will be on display throughout the main and upper floors of the library April 13 - May 4. 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.

Prevent T2

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Event Details:

All are welcome to register for this FREE 22-class series hosted by the McHenry County Department of Health on either Tuesday mornings OR Thursday evenings. 

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 Spring Art Show Middle, High Schools and Clay School Receptionse

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages, Families
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Library Foyer
Age Group: All Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Event Details:

D200 All School Spring Art Show will be on display throughout the main and upper floors of the library April 13 - May 4. The art show will kick off with two open house nights for the artists and their families:

Writer's Workshop

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Class/Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you enjoy writing stories or poems? Come to this workshop series to learn more about literary devices and share your writings with others.

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.

Virtual - Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Virtual/Online Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Those interested in attending from home can register and receive the Zoom link directly from: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__cytg1dKTOK71L3_Wi

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.

Bug Bytes - Junior Master Naturalist Program 

11:00am–12:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Science & Nature
Event Details:

Bitten by the curiosity bug? Join us to discover amazing facts about our smallest neighbors, the “superhero” bugs in our backyards and around the world.

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.

Mini Links Raffle April 19-25

All Day 4/19–4/25
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: All Library Event
Event Details:

Enter to win prizes, gift certificates, and gift baskets from local businesses during the National Library Week raffle.

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.