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Author Visit with Donna Solecka Urbikas Wed, Oct 22 | 7–8pm Donna Solecka Urbikas will visit us to discuss her book My Sister's Mother: A Memior of War, Excile, and Stalin's Siberia, which chronicles her Polish family's survival story. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the event. |
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Polish Genealogy
Tue, Oct 28 | 7–8pm Presenter Stephen Szabados will join us virtually to simplify confusing ancestry research and outline a process that will identify where your Polish ancestors were born and where to find their records. |
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Retirement 101 Mon, Oct 20 | 1–2:30pm No matter where you are in the retirement planning journey, insurance and financial planning experts will demystify the retirement planning process, including budgeting, financial planning, and more. |
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 Klub KsiążkiTue, Oct 21 | 7–8pmGorzko, gorzko by Joanna Bator |
 Not Your Mother's ClubThu, Oct 23 | 6–7pmThe Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston |
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Thursday Mix: It's Alive! Universal Monsters
Thu, Oct 23 | 1–2:30pm In this engaging and immersive program by William Pack, learn how Universal Pictures was not a big player during Hollywood's early years, but became one by turning its energies into the horror genre. |
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Monthly Movie: Frankenstein (1931)
Fri, Oct 24 | 2–3:30pm Boris Karloff stars as the screen's most tragic and iconic monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Tampering with life and death, Dr. Frankenstein pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life. |
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Science | Technology | Engineering | Art | Math |
STEAM Saturday Sat, Oct 18 | 1–4pm Join us for open play with all things STEAM. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. |
Family STEAM Night Tue, Oct 21 | 6–7pm Try STEAM activities as a family! Ages 5+ with a caregiver. |
Arts & Crafts Night Tue, Oct 28 | 6–7pm Get crafty and creative with your family! Ages 5+ with a caregiver. |
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Toddler Time Wed, Oct 22 & 29 | 10:30–11am Join us for this fun, interactive, pre-reader storytime including books, songs, and activities that encourage toddlers to develop language and social skills. Ages 2–4 with a caregiver. |
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Preschool Storytime Thu, Oct 23 & 30 | 11–11:45am Meet new friends and make a craft! We will read books, sing songs, and work on fundamentals for early literacy. New topics every week. Ages 3–6 with a caregiver. |
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Yoga Adventure Jr.
Mon, Oct 27 | 11–11:30am Join us for a yoga adventure! Experience a story through yoga poses. Bring your own yoga mat/towel or use one of our mats. Ages 3–5. |
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Creepy Halloween Animals
Mon, Oct 20 | 4:30–5:15pm Meet some of nature’s creepiest creatures! Get up close with bats, snakes, tarantulas, lizards, and more in this spooky Halloween animal encounter! Ages 8–13. |
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BYOP(umpkin) Decorating Workshop Thu, Oct 23 | 6–7pm Celebrate the fall season with us by decorating pumpkins in a fun and creative way. Bring a pumpkin and let’s craft together! There will be a variety of supplies to help create a masterpiece, from cute and cuddly to spooky and scary! Ages 8–13. |
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Monster Boogie
Tue, Oct 28 | 11–11:45am Join us for a fun and friendly Monster Boogie! We’ll dance, sing songs, and play games together, then end with trick-or-treating through the library! Costumes are encouraged but not required. Ages 3–7 with a caregiver. |
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Wood Dale Public Library
520 N Wood Dale Rd, Wood Dale, Illinois 60191 630-766-6762 wooddalelibrary.org |
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