En Español
Familias que hablen Español o que estén aprendiendo, pueden venir a disfrutar juntos de cuentos y manualidades. Solo tiene que venir a
la biblioteca y pasar una noche entretenida. No necesita registrarse o pagar.
Sesión: 20 de Enero al 17 de Marzo
Día: Los días Miércoles
Hora: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Edad: 2 años a Kindergarten

Spanish Language Storytime
Families who speak or are learning Spanish can enjoy stories and crafts together. This is also a great opportunity to continue using the Spanish language for families in the Dual Language Program. Just drop in for an evening of fun. Admission is free. This program is conducted entirely in Spanish.
Date: Wednesdays/January 20-March 17
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Age 2 through Kindergarten
Registration is not required.

Facebook is a dynamic social networking tool with over 300 million active users worldwide. In this interactive program, we’ll talk about setting up a profile, finding people, status updates, and much more. Feel free to bring a few favorite photos saved to a flash drive, if you’d like help with your profile after class. Prerequisite: “Computer Basics for Beginners” and “Introduction to Internet” or equivalent experience. There is a $5 charge for this class.
Day/Date: Thursday/March 11
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

There is a $5 charge for this class.  The $5 charge for the class will be charged to your library card account when you register.

Registration required.

Register Online - Beginning January 4th there will be a link on this page (below) to register online.

You may also register in person, by phone (815.338.0542) or by email (library@woodstockil.gov).

Drop in Storytime
If the CHILDSPACE class times don’t fit your schedule, drop in for stories and books during these storytime sessions that don’t require registration. Come to one class, or come every week!
Date: Tuesdays/January 19 to April 13

Times: 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Mrs. M)
AND 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Mrs. Erin Z)

Ages: 2 years and older. Registration not required.

Drop in Storytime
If the CHILDSPACE class times don’t fit your schedule, drop in for stories and books during these storytime sessions that don’t require registration. Come to one class, or come every week!
Date: Tuesdays/January 19 to April 13

Times: 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Mrs. M)
AND 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Mrs. Erin Z)

Ages: 2 years and older. Registration not required.

Quilter’s Discussion Forum
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Quilter’s Forum. No idea is too simple or complex. Bring your questions, ideas, knowledge and “Show and Tell” projects. Open to any topic relative to the art of quilting.

Dates:
Tuesday/January 19
Tuesday/February 16
Tuesday/March 16
Tuesday/April 20
Tuesday/May 18

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Registration not required

En Español
Familias que hablen Español o que estén aprendiendo, pueden venir a disfrutar juntos de cuentos y manualidades. Solo tiene que venir a
la biblioteca y pasar una noche entretenida. No necesita registrarse o pagar.
Sesión: 20 de Enero al 17 de Marzo
Día: Los días Miércoles
Hora: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Edad: 2 años a Kindergarten

Spanish Language Storytime
Families who speak or are learning Spanish can enjoy stories and crafts together. This is also a great opportunity to continue using the Spanish language for families in the Dual Language Program. Just drop in for an evening of fun. Admission is free. This program is conducted entirely in Spanish.
Date: Wednesdays/January 20-March 17
Time: 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages: Age 2 through Kindergarten
Registration is not required.

World Film Night - For My Father
Tarek, a Palestinian coerced into becoming a suicide bomber, is stranded in a Tel Aviv neighborhood when his explosive vest fails to detonate. He is befriended by the local residents, including Keren, a free-spirited young woman cut off from her Orthodox family. As Tarek comes to know the people that he’s supposed to kill, he begins to question his mission. A haunting film about the tragic consequences of hatred. This Israeli film was nominated for 7 Israeli Academy Awards. (Running time: 96 minutes)

Wii are going to have fun! Visit our gaming open house to try your hand and the library’s collection of video games. Like old-fashioned fun? We’ll have board games too.

Days: The third Thursday of each month
Dates: January 21; February 18; March 18; April 15; May 20
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 4-12

Registration not required.

The Friends of WPL are once again transforming the library into a Mini Golf Course! This all-day event gives you the once-a-year-only opportunity to swing a golf club, hit a golf ball and follow the intricate course set up that takes your throughout the library.  Last year's sponsors set up elaborate and challenging holes and they are promising even better this year!

Sponsors are still being sought for this event! Please see the Sponsor Brochure (pdf below) for more information on how you can be a special part of this event.

Drop in Storytime
If the CHILDSPACE class times don’t fit your schedule, drop in for stories and books during these storytime sessions that don’t require registration. Come to one class, or come every week!
Date: Tuesdays/January 19 to April 13

Times: 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Mrs. M)
AND 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Mrs. Erin Z)

Ages: 2 years and older. Registration not required.

Drop in Storytime
If the CHILDSPACE class times don’t fit your schedule, drop in for stories and books during these storytime sessions that don’t require registration. Come to one class, or come every week!
Date: Tuesdays/January 19 to April 13

Times: 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Mrs. M)
AND 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Mrs. Erin Z)

Ages: 2 years and older. Registration not required.

¿Nunca ha tocado una computadora?¿Porque no tomar clases de computación gratis en la Biblioteca Pública de Woodstock?¡Apúrese! Los asientos están limitados. Para registrarse y obtener mayor información, consulte con nuestro personal que habla Español en el mostrador principal. La clase tiene un costo de $5.

Drop in Storytime
If the CHILDSPACE class times don’t fit your schedule, drop in for stories and books during these storytime sessions that don’t require registration. Come to one class, or come every week!
Date: Tuesdays/January 19 to April 13

Times: 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Mrs. M)
AND 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Mrs. Erin Z)

Ages: 2 years and older. Registration not required.

Drop in Storytime
If the CHILDSPACE class times don’t fit your schedule, drop in for stories and books during these storytime sessions that don’t require registration. Come to one class, or come every week!
Date: Tuesdays/January 19 to April 13

Times: 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Mrs. M)
AND 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Mrs. Erin Z)

Ages: 2 years and older. Registration not required.

The April 1st City of Woodstock Public Library Board Meeting has been cancelled. The City of Woodstock Public Library Board Meeting will next meet on Thursday, April 8  at 7:30 p.m.  in the Board Room on the Library's Upper Level.

Library Closed

Library materials may be returned in the book drop to the right of the library doors and at the book return at the Wonder Lake State Bank in Wonder Lake IL (3316 Thompson Road).

Drop in Storytime
If the CHILDSPACE class times don’t fit your schedule, drop in for stories and books during these storytime sessions that don’t require registration. Come to one class, or come every week!
Date: Tuesdays/January 19 to April 13

Times: 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Mrs. M)
AND 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Mrs. Erin Z)

Ages: 2 years and older. Registration not required.

Drop in Storytime
If the CHILDSPACE class times don’t fit your schedule, drop in for stories and books during these storytime sessions that don’t require registration. Come to one class, or come every week!
Date: Tuesdays/January 19 to April 13

Times: 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Mrs. M)
AND 6:30-7:00 p.m. (Mrs. Erin Z)

Ages: 2 years and older. Registration not required.

Join your fellow manga maniacs and anime addicts at this monthly gathering. Discuss your favorite manga, practice your drawing, and watch the latest anime with Erin.

Days: The first Wednesday of each month
Dates: January 6; February 3; March 3; April 7; May 5
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6-12

Registration not required.

Are you ready to go to college or do you know somebody that is ready? Come to the library to learn about ways to finance college, different types and sources of financial aid, grants and scholarships, loan programs, and COA (Cost of Attendance). Presented by the Illinois State Assisstance Commission (ISAC).

Day/Date: Thursday/April 7
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.; ISAC will be available afterwards for questions.
Ages: Grades 9-12; parents or guardians; anyone applying for college
 

Registration required.  Registration begins January 4th.

Register by phone - 815.338.0542
Register by email - library@woodstockil.gov
Register in person.  Front desk.

Rural Woodstock Public Libary District Board  will be held on April 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room on the Library's Upper Level.

City of Woodstock Public Library Board Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m.  in the Board Room on the Library's Upper Level.