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Explorers Book Club
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Explorers Book Club
Join Erin (Mrs. Z) for an exciting exploration into a children’s chapter book. Children in grades 4 and 5 are invited to read the selection on their own and then participate in a group discussion at the library. A hands-on exploration based on the book will follow. The books will be available to pick up at the check-out desk.
Days: The second Monday of each month
Dates: January 11; February 8; March 8; April 12; May 10
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 4-5
Registration not required.
04 / 13
Drop In Storytime
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am

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
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm

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.
04 / 14
Living Sustainably in Our Community--CANCELED
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Living Sustainably in Our Community
With Earth Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to learn how to improve our community by living more sustainably. Leslie Krebs, from the McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD), will teach us how we can better care for the magnificent life-support system we all share— our Earth.

Ages: Adults

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).



 
04 / 15
Game Time
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

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.
04 / 16
04 / 17
Afternoon with Owls
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm

Bull Valley Garden Club Presents an Afternoon with Owls
Linda Breuer from Barnswallow will introduce owls that she has rehabilitated. Then dissect real owl pellets to identify what an owl had for dinner! Children are encouraged to bring an adult with them.
Registration is limited and will begin Thursday, April 1.
Date: Saturday/April 17
Time: 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Ages: Grades 1-5
Registration is required and begins April 1st. Register in person, by phone 815-338-0542, or by emailing library@woodstockil.gov.

Technology Petting Zoo
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Technology Petting Zoo
Come out and try some of our favorite technology resources. Library staff will be on-hand to demonstrate our catalog, databases, and online resources. See how easy it is to download an audio book, reserve the latest bestseller on our website, or register for a library program online. Participants will be issued an exhibit map to be stamped at each tech table visited. Completed maps will be entered to win prizes!
Open House -- Registration not required.
04 / 18
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04 / 20
Quilter's Discussion Forum
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

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
04 / 21
04 / 22
04 / 23
04 / 24
Local History Walking Tour
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

Local History Walking Tour
Maggie Crane leads you through the many beautiful and historic homes and buildings near the Woodstock Square. Enjoy stories about our community’s past residents and way of life. Architectural details will be pointed out along the way.

Location: Please meet the tour at the Spring House on the Woodstock Square just before 1 p.m.

Date: Saturday/April 24
Time: 1:00 p.m.

Registration not required.

Celebrate Spring with Poetry!
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

Celebrate Spring with Poetry!
Explore different kinds of poetry extend your vocabulary by discovering how to paint a picture with words. You may even want to enter a poem in the Nation Garden Club contest.
Date: Saturday/April 24
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3-5
Registration is limited and will begin Thursday, April 1. Register in person, by phone 815-338-0542, or by emailing library@woodstockil.gov.
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05 / 4
Searching for Your Family--CANCELLED
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Searching for your Family: Getting Started with Genealogy

Join the library staff for an introduction to genealogical research. This program will include ideas for getting started, tips on organizing your information, and a training session on library genealogy databases, Ancestry and Heritage Quest. Registration required.
Date: Tuesday/May 4
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

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).
05 / 5
Young Adult Anime Club
Start: 5:00 pm

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.
05 / 6
City of Woodstock Public Library Board
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm

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.
05 / 7
Friends Shelf Reading Party
Start: 8:00 am
End: 10:00 am

Shelf ReadingFriends Shelf Reading Party
Join the Friends of Woodstock Public Library to help straighten up the library shelves and make new friends. Shelf Reading is checking each book on the shelf to make sure it is in the correct Dewey Decimal order. An accuity for numbers is helpful, but not required. Training by library staff will be offered at the beginning of each session. 16 years old and older are welcome to participate.
Day/Date: Friday/May 7
Times: 8:00-10:00 a.m. OR
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Friends Shelf Reading Party
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Friends Shelf Reading Party
Join the Friends of Woodstock Public Library to help straighten up the library shelves and make new friends. Shelf Reading is checking each book on the shelf to make sure it is in the correct Dewey Decimal order. An accuity for numbers is helpful, but not required. Training by library staff will be offered at the beginning of each session. 16 years old and older are welcome to participate.
Day/Date: Friday/May 7
Times: 8:00-10:00 a.m. OR
6:00-8:00 p.m.
05 / 8
05 / 9
Library Closed
(all day)

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).
05 / 10
Explorers Book Club
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

Explorers Book Club
Join Erin (Mrs. Z) for an exciting exploration into a children’s chapter book. Children in grades 4 and 5 are invited to read the selection on their own and then participate in a group discussion at the library. A hands-on exploration based on the book will follow. The books will be available to pick up at the check-out desk.
Days: The second Monday of each month
Dates: January 11; February 8; March 8; April 12; May 10
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 4-5
Registration not required.
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