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Logo for the Hooved Animal Human Society located in Woodstock, Illinois.

Rescue Readers

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other Location at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Spend time at the Hooved Animal Humane Society interacting and reading with the horses (10804 McConnell Road). 

Attendees must sign safety waivers, and space is limited to children attending the program with their caregiver. 

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

Spend time at the Hooved Animal Humane Society interacting and reading with the horses (10804 McConnell Road). 

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.

Election - Polling Location Dorr 4 & 6

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00am - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The library is the polling location for Dorr precincts 4 & 6.

The library building will be open to voters beginning at 6 a.m. Library services and computers will be available beginning at 9 a.m.

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The library is the polling location for Dorr precincts 4 & 6.

The library building will be open to voters beginning at 6 a.m. Library services and computers will be available beginning at 9 a.m.

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.

Birth to Five Illinois Outreach Table

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15pm
Library Foyer at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Birth to Five Illinois serving Region 44 will be near the front entrance of the library with goodies and information about ways this organization can support your family and how they advocate to rebuild our State’s Early Childhood Education and Ca

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

Birth to Five Illinois serving Region 44 will be near the front entrance of the library with goodies and information about ways this organization can support your family and how they advocate to rebuild our State’s Early Childhood Education and Ca

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.

Projects & Podcasts

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Training Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Crafters are invited to bring your current project to the library for a grown-up storytime together as we work on our projects and listen to an episode of "Levar Burton Reads", a podcast of short stories for adults read by Levar Burton of the hit

Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crafters are invited to bring your current project to the library for a grown-up storytime together as we work on our projects and listen to an episode of "Levar Burton Reads", a podcast of short stories for adults read by Levar Burton of the hit

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.

Blue image with the Chicago skyline across the bottom. The text reds 30 things to do in Chicago under $30.

30 Things to Do in Chicago under $30 

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Training Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

From big museums to little-known attractions, learn how to take advantage of everything our beautiful city has to offer—without breaking the bank.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

From big museums to little-known attractions, learn how to take advantage of everything our beautiful city has to offer—without breaking the bank.

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.

Limited to Woodstock Cardholders

Registration for this program is limited to Woodstock Public Library cardholders.

Logo for the Hooved Animal Human Society located in Woodstock, Illinois.

Rescue Readers

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other Location at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Spend time at the Hooved Animal Humane Society interacting and reading with the horses (10804 McConnell Road). 

Attendees must sign safety waivers, and space is limited to children attending the program with their caregiver. 

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

Spend time at the Hooved Animal Humane Society interacting and reading with the horses (10804 McConnell Road). 

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.

Birth to Five Illinois Outreach Table

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15pm
Library Foyer at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Birth to Five Illinois serving Region 44 will be near the front entrance of the library with goodies and information about ways this organization can support your family and how they advocate to rebuild our State’s Early Childhood Education and Ca

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

Birth to Five Illinois serving Region 44 will be near the front entrance of the library with goodies and information about ways this organization can support your family and how they advocate to rebuild our State’s Early Childhood Education and Ca

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.

Wedded Bliss Through the Ages

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Once upon a time, many ancient marriages were by capture, not consent.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Once upon a time, many ancient marriages were by capture, not consent.

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.

Teen Study Night

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Young Adult Area at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

You have to study anyway, why not do it with friends and classmates at the library? You bring your work, we’ll provide pizza and drinks. Have an allergy? No worries, bring food from home. 

 

 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

You have to study anyway, why not do it with friends and classmates at the library? You bring your work, we’ll provide pizza and drinks. Have an allergy? No worries, bring food from home. 

 

 

 

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.

Projects & Podcasts

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Training Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Crafters are invited to bring your current project to the library for a grown-up storytime together as we work on our projects and listen to an episode of "Levar Burton Reads", a podcast of short stories for adults read by Levar Burton of the hit

Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Crafters are invited to bring your current project to the library for a grown-up storytime together as we work on our projects and listen to an episode of "Levar Burton Reads", a podcast of short stories for adults read by Levar Burton of the hit

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.

Logo for the Hooved Animal Human Society located in Woodstock, Illinois.

Rescue Readers

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Other Location at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Spend time at the Hooved Animal Humane Society interacting and reading with the horses (10804 McConnell Road). 

Attendees must sign safety waivers, and space is limited to children attending the program with their caregiver. 

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

Spend time at the Hooved Animal Humane Society interacting and reading with the horses (10804 McConnell Road). 

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.

Historic Relationships with the Land and Peoples of McHenry County

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Training Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Sarah Taylor of the Colonel Palmer House in Crystal Lake returns to continue our Prairie Roots program series to share the fascinating history of indigenous and early settler native plant usage in McHenry County.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sarah Taylor of the Colonel Palmer House in Crystal Lake returns to continue our Prairie Roots program series to share the fascinating history of indigenous and early settler native plant usage in McHenry County.

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.

Image of an astrology chart set against stars in the background.

Astrology 101 

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Learn about sun, moon, and rising signs; planets; and how to read your natal chart to avoid future problems, learn your strengths, and embrace your best self. 

 

 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about sun, moon, and rising signs; planets; and how to read your natal chart to avoid future problems, learn your strengths, and embrace your best self. 

 

 

 

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.

Election - Polling Location Dorr 4 & 6

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:00am - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Woodstock Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The library is the polling location for Dorr precincts 4 & 6.

The library building will be open to voters beginning at 6 a.m. Library services and computers will be available beginning at 9 a.m.

Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The library is the polling location for Dorr precincts 4 & 6.

The library building will be open to voters beginning at 6 a.m. Library services and computers will be available beginning at 9 a.m.

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.