Meeting Rooms Closed for Renovations

The library's meeting rooms will be closed for upgrades to the audio-visual system from December 18-January 31, 2026. The rooms will not be available for bookings during this time.

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The Story of Todd School

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the fascinating history of the Todd School for Boys in Woodstock, Illinois, an exclusive private preparatory boarding school that operated from 1848 to 1954.

AARP Tax Appointments

9:00am–5:00pm
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: 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.

DAR Genealogy Workshops

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Training Room
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.

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 Language of Flowers

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

If flowers could speak, what would they say?

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.

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.

Community Hub

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: All Library Event
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Event
Event Details:
Join us at Woodstock Public Library for a NEW monthly resource fair.

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.

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

7:30pm–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 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: 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. 

AARP Tax Appointments

9:00am–1:00pm
Library Branch: Woodstock Public Library
Room: 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. 

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: 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: Meeting 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: 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. 

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: 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.