Family

Frosty Tunes & Jolly Jams

with Anne-Marie Akin

Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.

Sing, dance, and get in the holiday spirit at a concert featuring favorite wintertime songs. Presented by award-winning Old Town School of Folk Music artist, Anne-Marie Akin.

Adult Live Music

Home for the Holiday

with Jodi Beach

Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m.

Award-winning performer Jodi Beach will tug on your heartstrings and put you in the holiday spirit.

Teen

Teen Study Break

Saturday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m.

Grades 7-12

"Paws" your studying and chill with a certified therapy dog from the West Suburban Humane Society. Enjoy tail-wagging stress relief and free snacks, then continue your cram session at the library. 

Adult

Cozy Sticker Room

Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.

Relax and put together a cute scene with stickers.

Children

Chef's Corner:

Community Helper Storytime & Play

Monday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m.

Aimed at ages 2-5 with caregiver

Get ready for a deliciously fun storytime. Meet a real chef, enjoy foodie stories, and whip up some fun in our pretend restaurant stations.  

Adult (Virtual)

Discover Kwanzaa:

Meaning, Symbols, and Tradition

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. on Zoom

Celebrate with Elizabeth Kahura through music, poetry, and Kiswahili traditions while exploring the holiday's origins, symbols, and guiding principles.

All Ages

Social Worker in the Library

Monday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Meet with Felicia Acosta, a licensed clinical social worker who works with the Woodridge Police Department. Connect with local resources and referrals for mental health, government programs and benefits, stress and conflict management, community programs, financial assistance, or to simply provide a listening ear. Open to all, free, confidential.

Adult

Holiday Tech Gifts

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.

Join Mike Gershbein, technology expert and founder of Very Smart People, as he discusses all the hottest gadget gifts available this holiday season. From smart phones to toys and oddities, there will be lots of cool options for your family’s wish list.

Homebound Delivery

Did You Know?

We offer Home Delivery outreach services to Woodridge patrons who cannot visit the library in person because of a disability, illness or special circumstance. Staff and volunteers deliver library materials (books, audiobooks, DVDs and CDs) to your door.

In the Gallery

Downers Grove Artists' Guild

Dec. 1-31

Reception: Sunday, Dec.14, 2-4 p.m.

Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil, Pastel

Late Opening

We will open at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 due to a staff in-service meeting.

Holiday Closures

We will be closed all day on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Thursday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 1 for the holidays. The library will also close early at 5 p.m. on Dec. 31.

Check out our full line-up of upcoming programs