Games, prizes, adventures, books...must be time for Summer Reading!

Welcome to the Woodridge Public Library's monthly e-newsletter.
For details on upcoming events see the online calendar or the summer edition of Library Leaves.
Questions or comments? Editor Patti Naisbitt can be reached by replying to this e-mail.

Library Announcements

Summer Reading Registration begins June 1

Summer Kick-Off Celebration June 4

Stop by for fun and games in the lobby - all ages

Summer Lunch Program begins June 9 

Closed July 4 - outside book drops open

Early Friends of the Library: Circa 1972
Meet the Director

The Friends of the Library are hosting a get together on Thursday, June 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. with Woodridge Library's new director, Pam Dubé. Please stop by and introduce yourself and enjoy some light refreshments.


Summer Lunch News

We are partnering with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to provide a free summer lunch on Mondays and Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m., beginning June 9, for children age 18 and younger. Local teachers, volunteers and community groups are adding to our efforts to support local families by providing a nutritious lunch and learning opportunity.

Summer Lunch at the Library

Children's Summer Programs

Summer Reading Club registration starts today! Grab your library card and head to the Children's Library to register and get started reading.
On Your Mark, Get Set...READ!
Teen Summer Programs

Reaching Every Adventurer's Dream

Your teen can dream big at the library this summer. Registration is now open for a rewarding (candy bars and movie tickets) summer of reading.    

 

Adult Summer Programs

From sewing to kickboxing, iPads to investing, and Sinatra to Wrigleywe have programs for every interest this June. Start exercising your mind and body: r egister for summer reading  today .
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Computer Classes
We're offering computer, Internet and Windows 10 basics this June. Use the online calendar to see all open classes and to register.

Book Discussions
Deep Down Dark by Hector Tobar will be discussed on June 21 at 10 a.m. Lissa Evans' novel Crooked Heart will be the topic of the June 28 discussion at 7 p.m. 

Read a book, review it and join us for a discussion and you'll earn two entries into the weekly Summer Reading drawings.

Book Discussions: Calendar

Featured Artist
Local artist Tuan D. Thai says painting has been his passion "as long as I can remember." Painting in oils, his work encompasses large landscapes that stretch across two or three canvases, cityscapes, still lifes and portraits. Beginning June 2, Tuan's oil paintings will be featured in the Lobby Art Gallery. An additional large landscape will be hung near the Friends Book Sale.

  Featured June Artist
Recommended Resource
The online training library Lynda.com has organized its video courses into comprehensive Learning Paths. Want to become a songwriter? Start today with more than 23 hours of content covering music fundamentals. Thinking of starting a business? 14 hours of material covers everything from making a business plan to raising capital. 
Lynda.com is accessible to library card holders, through the woodridgelibrary.org website. 

Lynda.com How-To Guide
Around ...Town
We're bringing fun and games to events around town this summer. Look for us at the Woodridge Jubilee on June 18.


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Library Hours
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
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