Children

Adopt a Reading Buddy Stuffie

Drop-in, All Day

Monday, Jan. 19 - Tuesday, Jan. 20

Engage and motivate kids to read at home each day! Visit the Library to select your reading buddy, then fill out an adoption certificate and promise to read to your buddy for 15 minutes a day. The stuffed animal is yours to take home and keep forever. Animals have been donated but are in great condition.

Adult Live Music

Feelin' Groovy

with Heather Braoudakis

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m.

Welcome back Heather Braoudakis as she brings that 60s groove with hits like Mrs. Robinson and Happy Together.

Teen

Teen Volunteers: Library Reboot

Monday, Jan. 19, 6 p.m.

Grades 7-12

Ever wish your library had an arcade, sound studio or a coffee shop? Help us reimagine the teen department by collaborating on a vision board, and earn one service hour. Bring your ideas, creativity, and new year vibes! 

Adult

New Year, New You!

Monday, Jan. 12, 7 p.m.

Join life coach Tom Kens to discover the keys to setting goals that stick in the new year. Learn how to motivate yourself, set goals, and take action so you can make 2026 your best year yet.

Tween

Sippin' Style Boba Keychains

Friday, Jan. 23, 6 p.m.

Grades 4-6

Craft your own cute and trendy boba tea keychain—the perfect accessory to show off your style. 

Adult (Virtual)

Bringing History to Life:

with Jonathan Eig

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m. on Zoom

Join the Pulitzer Prize-winning author live on Zoom as he shares insights from King: A Life, his groundbreaking biography of Martin Luther King Jr. that draws on newly declassified FBI files. Hosted by Illinois Libraries Present.

All Ages

Social Worker in the Library

Monday, Jan. 19, 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

Make a Junk Journal

Thursday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m.

Junk journals are books you fill with the “junk” of everyday life and other items you want to collect, record, or use. We’ll get you started with a composition book and supplies to create this project.

E-Resource Spotlight

Mango Languages

Is your New Year's resolution to learn a new language? Have an upcoming trip to another country? Mango offers 70 World language courses and English language learning courses for language learners of all ages. Enjoy free access with your library card.

In the Gallery

Beata Nowak

Jan. 3-31

Reception: Saturday, Jan. 10, 1-3 p.m.

Acrylic & Oil

Check out our full line-up of upcoming programs