2011 Calendar of Events

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ChildSpace Storytime for 4 Years - Kindergarten

45 min 34 sec ago
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts! While our lively storytimes foster imagination and excitement for reading, children develop the six emergent literacy skills for pre-readers. Each class also provides an opportunity for children to meet and make new friends. Session I is from January 20-February 24.

ChildSpace Storytime for 2-3 Year Olds

45 min 34 sec ago
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts! While our lively storytimes foster imagination and excitement for reading, children develop the six emergent literacy skills for pre-readers. Each class also provides an opportunity for children to meet and make new friends. Session I is from January 17-February 21.

Literary Book Club

45 min 34 sec ago
February's Book: History of Love by Nicole Krauss
Come for just the book that interests you or for the whole series. The group meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Books and reading guides are available at the circulation desk.

Spring in a Jar

45 min 34 sec ago
Are you missing green leaves and the scent of rain? The Bull Valley Garden Club will be here to help us beat the winter blahs as we create a mason jar terrarium, talk about nature and share some good books.

LinkedIn 101

45 min 34 sec ago
LinkedIn is a powerful social media tool for networking and job searching. Learn how to set up a profile, connect with people you know, and attach a resume. Prerequisite: “Computer Basics” and “Introduction to Internet” or equivalent experience.

ChildSpace Storytime for 4 Years - Kindergarten

6 hours 49 min ago
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts! While our lively storytimes foster imagination and excitement for reading, children develop the six emergent literacy skills for pre-readers. Each class also provides an opportunity for children to meet and make new friends. Session I is from January 18-February 24.

ChildSpace Storytime for 2-3 Year Olds

9 hours 50 min ago
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts! While our lively storytimes foster imagination and excitement for reading, children develop the six emergent literacy skills for pre-readers. Each class also provides an opportunity for children to meet and make new friends. Session I is from January 17-February 21.

Cuentos en Español

February 21, 2012 - 6:13pm
Cuentos en Español—Spanish-Language Storytime
¡Traiga a sus niños a pasar una tarde divertida! Invitamos a las familias que hablan o están aprendiendo español a que se acerquen a la Biblioteca para escuchar el relato de interesantes historias, realizar manualidades y aprender bellas canciones. El programa se realiza enteramente en español. La admisión es gratuita.

Families who speak or are learning to speak Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts, and songs at our Spanish-language storytime. For students in School District 200’s Dual Language Program, this is also a great opportunity to practice speaking Spanish outside of the classroom. This program is conducted entirely in Spanish.

Quilter's Discussion Forum

February 21, 2012 - 6:13pm
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Quilter’s Forum. Open to any topic relative to the art of quilting: construction, design, tools, books and more! This group meets on the third Tuesday of each month. No registration required.

Babies and Books Storytime

February 21, 2012 - 3:12pm
Begin a life-long love of books and reading! Designed for our youngest patrons and their parents or caregivers, babies and adults will share books, songs, activities, and playtime during each lap-sit program. Session I is from January 17-February 21.

Babies and Books Storytime

February 21, 2012 - 10:10am
Begin a life-long love of books and reading! Designed for our youngest patrons and their parents or caregivers, babies and adults will share books, songs, activities, and playtime during each lap-sit program. Session I is from January 17-February 21.

Drop-In Storytime

February 21, 2012 - 9:09am
Come to one class or join us every week! We’ll share great stories, songs, and lots of fun during these drop-in sessions. Drop-In Storytimes are held from January 17-February 21 and March 6-April 17.

Food Drive

February 18, 2012 - 10:15pm
Please bring non-perishable food items to the Woodstock Public Library during our annual “Have a Heart Week”. Donated food will be given to the Woodstock Food Pantry for distribution to McHenry County families in need. Recommended food items include peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, dried milks, soups, noodles, and spaghetti sauce. Bathroom products such as soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, and personal care items are also needed. Expired and perishable items cannot be accepted
at the library.

Food Drive

February 17, 2012 - 10:40pm
Please bring non-perishable food items to the Woodstock Public Library during our annual “Have a Heart Week”. Donated food will be given to the Woodstock Food Pantry for distribution to McHenry County families in need. Recommended food items include peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, dried milks, soups, noodles, and spaghetti sauce. Bathroom products such as soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, and personal care items are also needed. Expired and perishable items cannot be accepted
at the library.

ChildSpace Storytime for 2-3 Year Olds

February 17, 2012 - 12:28pm
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts! While our lively storytimes foster imagination and excitement for reading, children develop the six emergent literacy skills for pre-readers. Each class also provides an opportunity for children to meet and make new friends. Session I is from January 17-February 21.

ChildSpace Storytime for 4 Years - Kindergarten

February 17, 2012 - 9:27am
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts! While our lively storytimes foster imagination and excitement for reading, children develop the six emergent literacy skills for pre-readers. Each class also provides an opportunity for children to meet and make new friends. Session I is from January 20-February 24.

Food Drive

February 16, 2012 - 10:19pm
Please bring non-perishable food items to the Woodstock Public Library during our annual “Have a Heart Week”. Donated food will be given to the Woodstock Food Pantry for distribution to McHenry County families in need. Recommended food items include peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, dried milks, soups, noodles, and spaghetti sauce. Bathroom products such as soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, and personal care items are also needed. Expired and perishable items cannot be accepted
at the library.

Murder & Mayhem Book Discussion Group

February 16, 2012 - 6:13pm
Murder & Mayhem meets the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Group members read 2-3 mysteries about a selected theme each month.
February Theme: Murder in Hot Places
Camelback Falls by Jon Talton
Night Vision by Randy Wayne White
Killing Mr. Watson by Peter Matthiessen

Half-Day Hootenanny

February 16, 2012 - 1:09pm
Early release days from school leave you more time for fun at the library! Drop in for an afterschool snack, craft, board games, and a turn on the library’s Wii.

Food Drive

February 15, 2012 - 10:01pm
Please bring non-perishable food items to the Woodstock Public Library during our annual “Have a Heart Week”. Donated food will be given to the Woodstock Food Pantry for distribution to McHenry County families in need. Recommended food items include peanut butter and jelly, canned fruits and vegetables, dried milks, soups, noodles, and spaghetti sauce. Bathroom products such as soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, and personal care items are also needed. Expired and perishable items cannot be accepted
at the library.