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Welcome to the Woodridge Public Library's monthly e-newsletter, highlighting selected programs, collections, and happenings. For details on upcoming events
see the
WPL online calendar or open the spring edition of
Library Leaves. Newsletter editor Patti Naisbitt welcomes comments and can be reached by replying to this e-mail.
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The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the selection of Pam Dubé as the next Library Director. Pam is an experienced librarian and administrator, currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Joliet Public Library. In conversations with the Board and the library staff, Pam has shared her interest in working with community members and staff in providing excellent and needed services to patrons. We look forward to welcoming Pam to the Woodridge Library when she assumes her role as Library Director on May 2.
April 5 the library will participate in the Woodridge Town Meeting taking place at the Signature Room. We hope you come stop by and see us, it's a great opportunity for you to learn more about local services and resources.
 There will be fun for everyone when you visit during National Library Week (April 10 to April 16). Just follow the butterflies and you'll find small rewards and moments of inspiration, as we highlight areas of the library transformed by the recent renovation.
High School students--especially sophomores--should note that it is time to start preparing for college, and the ACT or SAT tests. If you know a teen, sign them up to take an ACT practice exam on April 16, and attend College Planning 101 on May 5.
On April 22 the library's Earth Flag, proudly earned through our staff's recycling and "earth-friendly" practices, will be displayed in the lobby for
Earth Day. Go earth!
March flew by in a flurry of Irish dancing, retirement celebrations for our outgoing
Library Administrator Susan McNeil-Marshall, and a host of new and exciting programs and classes. We have even more planned for April, and the library staff and volunteers hope to see you soon.
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To see all available Children's programs, and to register, use this link:
Preschool Story Programs
Spring session continues through April 21!
Register online, in-person or by phone at 630-487-2578.
Drop-In Family Storytimes
Thursday afternoons from
1:30 to 2 p.m.
Saturday mornings from
11 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades 4 - 6: Registration Required 
Friday, April 15, 7 p.m.
Friday, April 22, 7 p.m.
Teen Programs
Grades 7-12
Monday, April 11
Saturday, April 16, 1:15 p.m.
Adult Programs
April 13 & April 27, 10 a.m.
Thursday, April 14, 7 p.m.
Monday, April 18, 7 p.m.
The Monday night Library Needlers' meeting will not be held on April 18; all needlers are invited to the Downton Abbey program!
Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, April 27, 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 30, 2 p.m.
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re you finding the information you need when researching health topics? Is the information you find accurate? Attend this informative, hands-on class to find reliable
health information:
Wednesday, April 27, 10 a.m.
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To see all upcoming book discussions, and to register, use this link:
Morning Book Discussion
by Ann Weisgarber
Tuesday, April 19, 10 a.m.
Evening Book Discussion
by
Laline Paull
Tuesday, April 26, 7 p.m.
by Rex Stout
Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m.
Note: Meets at Home Run Inn
Pizza in Darien
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April's Recommended Resource
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April is National Car Care Month. Have you kept up-to-date with the important service bulletins or recall information for your car, truck or van?
Using the Chilton Library database owners can access information specific to their vehicle for:
- Repairs
- Labor estimating
- Bulletins or recalls
- Maintenance
Chilton's is easy to use; it provides a vehicle selector tool that allows you to focus on just the information relevant to your vehicle once you've selected the year, make and model.
A Woodridge Public Library card is required to access Chilton Library from home or outside of the library.
For more information p
lease call Adult & Teen Services at 630-487-2577 or email [email protected].
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| Featured Exhibit: District 99 Student Art Show |
 Beginning April 13, the Woodridge Public Library Gallery will host its 7th Community High School District 99 Student Art Show.
Art works in five categories are submitted by Downers Grove North and South High students to judges at each school. From those entries, pieces are selected and displayed at the Library. Prize winners in each category will be announced during the Opening Reception.
 The Opening Reception will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13 in the Gallery, located in the Woodridge Public Library's lobby. Awards are announced at 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the opening, and to meet the student artists, their families and art faculty.
The District 99 student exhibit will run through Thursday, April 28. |
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| Young Woodridge patrons (and Miss Kate) join the Trinity Dancers on stage, March 5. |
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Library Hours
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 9 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM |
630-964-7899
[email protected]
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