Woodstock Public Library Newsletter - Winter / Spring 2025
ADULT PROGRAMS PAGE 4
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS PAGE 12
GIANT PUZZLE CHALLENGE PAGE 5
MINI LINKS FUNDRAISER PAGE 3
PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION PAGE 15
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS PAGE 13
FIRST FRIDAY DELAYED OPENING:
On the first Friday of each month the library will open at noon to allow for ongoing staff training and workshops.
Dates: Fridays/January 10*, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2 Library Hours on First Friday: Noon-5 p.m.
*In January the library will be closed on the 2nd Friday morning due to an all-City meeting.
ARE YOU A FRIEND OF THE LIBRARY?
If you enjoy visiting the library, rely on the library’s programs and services, and appreciate the benefits the library brings to the whole community, you’re already a friend of the library. Make it official by joining the Friends of Woodstock Public Library, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the library. Membership is free and open to everyone. Everyone is welcome to pitch in at planning meetings and fundraising events. Look for the Friends membership brochure or inquire at the library front desk to join.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 6-12
Celebrate the essential role that our library and our library staff play in our community during National Library Week 2025. Learn about all the programs and services the library offers, share your support for the library on social media, tell your elected representatives to fund the important work of libraries, and stop by the library to thank library staff for all they do. Then help the Friends raise money for the library with our National Library Week raffle and Mini Links fundraiser.
USED BOOKSTORE
The Friends Used Bookstore is located on the main floor and lower level. Be sure to peruse the selection every time you visit the library – the inventory is regularly updated and features best-sellers, classics, and favorites for all ages. Music, movies, and audiobooks are also included. Bookstore proceeds benefit the community by providing library programs, services, materials, and much more.
USED BOOK DONATIONS ACCEPTED
The Friends of Woodstock Public Library accept donations of gently used books, CDs, and DVDs on the first Wednesday of the month during regular library hours. Limit of five boxes/bags per donation day. Used encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, moldy/poor condition books, Reader’s Digest Condensed books, and VHS tapes are not accepted. Unsuitable paper items can be recycled in the library’s paper recycling bins in the public parking lot. Plastic/spiral bindings should be removed before placing in recycling bins. Please do not leave donations by the front door or in the outside book drops.
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Friends of Woodstock Public Library
April 12, 2025
First tee time: 10 a.m., last tee time: 3 p.m. $5 admission; $3 for children 12 and younger
Play a round of mini golf in the library during Mini Links, the Friends biggest fundraiser of the year! For anyone who has ever wanted to putt their way through the nonfiction section or tap a ball into a (nonfunctioning) toilet in YA, Mini Links is a fun outing and a great way to support the library.
APRIL 6-12
Enter to win prizes, gift certificates, and gift baskets from local businesses during the National Library Week raffle. Stop by any time during the week to check out the prizes on display in the library entrance and purchase tickets for $1 each or six for $5. Drawing is at 3 p.m. April 12. You need not be present to win. All proceeds benefit the library.
ADULT PROGRAMS
HISTORY PROGRAMS
MADAM PRESIDENT: THE SECRET PRESIDENCY OF EDITH WILSON
After President Woodrow Wilson suffered a paralyzing stroke, his wife, First Lady Edith Wilson, began to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of the Executive Office. Mrs. Wilson had little formal education yet, in the uncertain peace following the end of WWI, Mrs. Wilson dedicated herself to managing the office of the President. Come listen to Author William Hazelgrove present research from his book, Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson
Date: Tuesday/March 4
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
9to5: THE STORY OF A MOVEMENT
When Dolly Parton sang “9 to 5,” she was doing more than just shining a light on the fate of working women. Parton was singing the true story of a movement that started with 9to5, a group of Boston secretaries in the early 1970s. Their goals were simple—better pay, more advancement opportunities and an end to sexual harassment—but their unconventional approach attracted the press and shamed their bosses into change. Stop by the library for a screening of 9to5: The Story of a Movement or enjoy it from home by emailing the library for a Zoom recording of the film only available between March 21-23.
Date: Friday/March 21
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.
WOMEN SPIES IN WW2: PART TWO
Faced with unimaginable odds, Nancy Wake aka “The White Mouse” and Marie-Madeleine Fourcade guided hundreds of French Resistance agents through the treacherous landscape of wartime France. Come to the library to hear Author Kit Sergeant discuss these brave women.
Date: Saturday/March 29
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN & THE COMMON SOLDIER
Author Robert Girardi is stopping by the library to explore President Lincoln’s warm relationship with the US Army soldiers in his command. Girardi examines the mutual trust and respect that formed over the course of the war. Come learn how President Lincoln became known as “Father Abraham” by his troops.
Date: Tuesday/May 6
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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GIANT PUZZLE CHALLENGE: AT THE WATERHOLE
DATES: JANUARY 6-APRIL
Once again, we are challenging patrons to put together an 18,000-piece puzzle. On January 6, the pieces for the first quarter of the puzzle will be set out and the fun begins. The puzzle along with dedicated sorting tables will be set up on the Library’s Upper Level. As each quarter is completed, the pieces from the next quarter will be set out. All participants are eligible for raffle tickets. The puzzle will be available during the library’s operating hours; be sure to stop by and see the progress and see if you can place a piece or two – or twenty.
Raffle Rules: Participants in the challenge are eligible for up to one ticket per day. Participants can only submit up to ten tickets over the course of the challenge; all additional tickets from an individual will be discarded. The raffle drawing will take place on Saturday, April 12th at the Library’s Mini Links fundraiser event.
IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
AS SEEN ON PINTEREST: ADULT CRAFTS
Check our online calendar for detailed craft information.
Dates: Tuesday/January 14:
Canvas Mosaic Snowman
Tuesday/ February 11:
Decoupage on Wood Hearts
Tuesday/March 25:
Wood Bead Bunny
Tuesday/April 22:
Fringe Paper Wreath
Thursday/May 15:
Bad Art Night
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
PROPERTY TAX WORKSHOP
Learn about programs for tax relief, specific programs for Seniors, and property protection tools. Treasurer Donna Kurtz will discuss property tax exemptions available, convenient and safe ways to pay McHenry County property taxes, and ways to protect property deeds. This forum will give taxpayers tools to ensure that they receive all their eligible exemptions. Specific tax relief programs for Seniors will also be presented along with sign up forms and assistance. No registration required.
Date: Tuesday/January 14
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO IPHONE & IPAD
Need some help with your iPhone or iPad? Join us for a beginner-level course with handouts and activities prepared by the Public Library Association. Registrants are highly encouraged to bring their own iPhone or iPad to follow along with the course.
Date: Tuesday/January 28
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
POP-UP
Seeking to establish a personal brand? Looking to update your LinkedIn? Join us at the library for a photography session. No cost for a session and registration is required. Photos will be emailed to you after your session.
Join us as we celebrate and highlight the diverse talent of McHenry County authors. Local authors will be on hand to display and discuss their latest work.
Date: Saturday/ March 8
Time: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
CUT THE CORD: THE PROS & CONS OF STREAMING
Interested in learning about streaming services like Netflix or Hulu? Come to the library for an informative session comparing the prices for different services and equipment needed to stream movies and television. Materials in this program were provided by digitallearn.org and the Public Library Association.
Date: Tuesday/April 1
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
ARE YOU A LOCAL AUTHOR? Would you like an exhibit table at our Local Author Showcase? If you live in Woodstock, McHenry County, have a close connection to the community, or have books set in McHenry County, consider being part of our Local Author Showcase. Selfpublished authors welcome. Contact katieb@ woodstockil.info or carriez@woodstockil. info for an application and more information. Deadline to register is February 21.
UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA
Could you recognize the signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia? Join us at the library to learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, research, and FDAapproved treatments. Aileen Zei with the Alzheimer’s Association will be presenting.
Date: Tuesday/April 8
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
UNCOMMON FACTS ABOUT COMMON BIRDS
Author, naturalist and photographer
Stan Tekiela presents fun and fascinating facts and tidbits about some of the birds that people love to hate along with some of the common birds in our yard. Stan will challenge your preconceived ideas about birds such as the European Starling, the American Crow and much more. You will never look at these birds the same way. Book sales and signing will follow the presentation with Read Between the Lynes.
Date: Wednesday/April 9
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Luecht Auditorium at McHenry County College
STARTING AT MCC: NEXT STEPS FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Are you committed to or considering starting at McHenry County College? Learn from McHenry County College staff on how to get started. We will review next steps, timelines, and
COMPOST-PILE IT ON!
Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Should I try composting at home?” Master Gardeners Suzie Morrissey and Cathy Klink invite you to join them as they help you answer that question by providing you the basic information on how to get started with composting. From the benefits of composting, how to compost, equipment needed, troubleshooting, and using the compost that you make, they will touch upon it all. Composting can be a very rewarding experience and is not as hard to do as you may think. There will be time to answer questions at the end of the presentation.
Date: Tuesday/April 22
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
expectations such as how to engage with the college email, start New Student Orientation, meet placement needs, and more. Attendees will receive a free application code.
Date: Tuesday/April 29
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
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HEALTH PROGRAMS
CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP
This support group allows spouses or life partners providing care to their companions to share their unique experiences with other spouses and life partners providing similar care. Meetings are facilitated by mental health professionals from Independence Health & Therapy.
Date: Thursdays/January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
THE A, B, C & D’S OF MEDICARE
When the time comes to choose a Medicare plan or review your existing coverage the options can become overwhelming. This workshop presented by Jane Sanchez of Aegis Resources, Inc. will provide critical information about the various Medicare plans.
Date: Wednesdays/January 22, April 30
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
MCDH WELLNESS SCREENINGS
The McHenry County Department of Health will be offering wellness screenings for cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, blood pressure, body mass analysis, AIC, and heart age assessment. Fasting not required. The cost for the glucose and cholesterol screening is $25, A1C is $20, or all three for $35; all other screenings are FREE. Visit www.mcdh.info or call 815-334-4510 for more information or to register.
Date: Monday/March 3 or Thursday/April 17
Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
MEDICARE 101
Questions about the Annual Open Enrollment and Medicare Plans? Come learn about all your options with this educational event focusing on the different ways to insure yourself once you reach Medicare Eligibility. Samuela ‘Ela’ Venturi, of Venturi & Associates, an insurance agency, will be presenting the program.
Date: Saturday/March 1
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
VERSITI BLOOD DRIVE
WPL will host Versiti Blood Center. Donated blood will benefit area hospitals. All donors must show a photo ID prior to donating. Please sign up for an appointment at www.versiti. org or call the library at 815-338-0542. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Date: Mondays/February 24, May 19
Time: 1:30-6:00 p.m.
SCENES OPERA HOUSE TOUR
LIGHTS, CAMERA, WOODSTOCK!
WOODSTOCK ON THE SCREEN
Join us at Stage Left Café for a panel discussion highlighting Woodstock’s appearances on the big and small screen.
Date: Saturday/January 25
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Location: Stage Left Café
Join us at the Opera House for a special behind the scenes tour led by Opera House staff. We’ll see the new renovations and attendees will get the chance to stand on the Opera House stage in the spotlight.
Date: Sunday/March 2
Time: Noon-2:00 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Opera House
WOMEN IN THE ARTS
Celebrate Women’s History Month with librarians Katie Bradley and Carrie Zamorano as we highlight interesting women in the arts, many with a local connection. We’ll discuss singers, dancers, architects and more.
Date: Wednesday/ March 26
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEERING
Need hours for school? Love the library? Want a FABULOUS letter of recommendation from a librarian for your college applications? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, sign up to be a library volunteer. Help us with programs, storytime crafts, decorating and more. Ask at the Reference Desk for an application.
ORSON WELLES 110TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Celebrate what would be the 110th birthday of Orson Welles with a screening of The Stranger at the Opera House. During intermission we’ll have treats and trivia.
Date: Tuesday/May 6
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Opera House
SUNNY WITH A CHANCE OF POETRY
After a long cold winter, you’ll be ready for a little sunshine. How about some Sunny? Meet Sunny the miniature horse in front of the library and then move inside with artist and poet Diane Wlezien for a photo exhibition and poetry reading. Diane lives on a farm with her rescue animals and volunteers with Sunny at hospice, nursing homes, and with at-risk youth. She and friends will read poetry selections that celebrate animals and the many ways they bring joy to our lives. Copies of Diane’s book A Little Comfort: Healing Poems about Sunny the Miniature Horse will be available for purchase and signing.
Date: Thursday/April 10
Time: 6:00-7:45 p.m
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ONGOING IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
DAR GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Volunteer genealogists from the Kishwaukee Trail Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will help prospective members with applications. Members must be descended from the patriots who assisted in the Revolution for American Independence. Registration is required by contacting Registrar Chris Learman at mrschris1067@att.net.
Date: Saturdays/January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3
Time: 10:00 a.m.-Noon OR
Date: Tuesdays/ January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8, May 6
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
HOLLOW TREE SPINNERS
Join the Hollow Tree Spinners, a group of spinning enthusiasts, at the library for some fun and collaborative sessions. The meeting is open to the public and newcomers are encouraged to attend. No registration required.
Date: Saturdays/ January 11, February 8, March 8, May 10
Time: 10:00 a.m.
QUILTER’S DISCUSSION FORUM
No idea is too simple or too complex. Bring your questions, knowledge, and show and tell projects. Discussion is open to any topic relative to the art of quilting: construction, design, tools, books and more.
Tuesdays/ January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20
MCHENRY COUNTY CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE
Join the McHenry County Civil War Roundtable for a series of interesting and informative historical presentations.
Date: Tuesdays/March 11, April 8, May 13 Time: 7:00 p.m.
MEMORY MAKERS STORYTELLING GROUP
The art of storytelling is becoming more and more popular. Local resident Joy Aavang, author and storyteller, invites you to join this group to share memories, history or anything that interests you. Participants are not required to sharelisteners are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Date: Wednesdays/ January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21
Time: 9:30 a.m.-Noon
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Register online or with library staff and provide a valid email address. The Zoom link will be emailed to that email address a couple days before the program.
TOUR OF SOUPS WITH KRISTYN SLICK
Interested in some culinary fun? Join us over Zoom for a step-by-step presentation on great soup by Kristyn Slick. Good soup is easy to make, but great soup requires some know-how and patience. Make the best, most comforting soups at home this winter!
ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT: CHICAGO PIZZAPAST, PRESENT & FUTURE WITH STEVE DOLINSKY
Have you ever wondered what makes Chicago-style pizza so special? So delicious? ABC7 Food Reporter Steve Dolinsky will be dropping by the ILP studio to discuss the ins and outs of Chicago-style pizza.
Date: Tuesday/January 9
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
A link to the Zoom webinar will be emailed prior to the program. Attendees will be able to ask questions and interact with the host through chat. Not comfortable using Zoom? The library will be hosting a watch-party for this event on the same day and time as the virtual program.
Date: Tuesday/February 25
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Celebrate your favorite fandom at our Zoom Trivia Nights. Prizes awarded to the top three teams.
Dates:
Wednesday/January 22: Disney Princess
Wednesday/February 19: Bob’s Burgers
Wednesday/March 19: Abbott Elementary
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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FAMILY PROGRAMS
FRIDAY FUN DAY
Check in each Friday to see what fun activities are available in the Children’s Department.
Days: Fridays
Time: All day
TAKE AND MAKE: FAMILY CRAFTS
Check our online calendar for specific craft information and pickup date for craft kit at the reference desk.
January – Let’s Build a Snowman Craft
February – Rainbow Heart Suncatcher Craft
March – Rainbow Chain Pot O’Gold Craft
April – Earth Day Craft
May- Kitty Kat Craft
MCHENRY COUNTY LIBRARY LOVERS’ EXPEDITION
Celebrate Library Lover’s Month with our 4th annual expedition with 15 McHenry County Area libraries. Visit 12 of the participating libraries for a chance to win one of several gift baskets valued at $50. Stop by the circulation desk to register and pick up your passport.
Dates: February 1- March 31
CHICK-IT-OUT!
9TH ANNUAL SPRING PEEP-SHOW
Feeling creative? Create a book or movie-themed Peep diorama and bring it to the library. Prizes will be awarded to the top diorama in the children, teen, and adult age categories. Size limits: 24” x 24” x 24”
Submissions accepted: March 27-April 7
Display/Peep Voting: April 8-19
Once again, we’ll be incubating and hatching chicken eggs in our children’s department. Stop by the children’s desk starting April 21 to see the eggs in the incubator. The eggs should start hatching around May 12, and we’ll keep the baby chicks in the brooder for about a week or so after that.
Celebrate May the 4th with Star Wars trivia, crafts, stories, and more. For ages 7 and up. Register once per family.
Date: Sunday/May 4
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages: 7 and up
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
STORYTIME
Storytimes will be offered in two sessions:
Session I: January 13-February 14. Registration begins January 7
Session II: March 3- April 18. Registration begins February 17
No storytimes the week of March 24
BABIES AND BOOKS
STORYTIME
Enjoy books, songs, activities, and rhymes chosen especially for lap babies, beginning walkers, and their caregivers. Then stay and play with a variety of toys and everyday objects.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Ages: 6-23 months
TODDLER STORYTIME
Enjoy books, songs, activities, and rhymes chosen especially for toddlers and their caregivers. Then stay for a craft to help fine tune those fine motor skills.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Ages: 2-3 years
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Enjoy books, songs, activities, and rhymes chosen especially for preschoolers and their caregivers. Then stay for a craft to help fine tune those fine motor skills.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Ages: 3-5 years
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
Encourage literacy, expand vocabulary, bond with your little ones and have fun with this nation-wide reading challenge. Those who “graduate” from the program will earn a fun bag full of goodies. Logs are available in the Children’s Department, or you can track reading online with Beanstack.
Ages: Birth-kindergarten
PRESCHOOL FAIR
Several of the best area preschools will be here to share what they offer your little students.
Date: Saturday/January 25
Time: 10:00 a.m.-Noon
SPANISH-LANGUAGE STORYTIME
Families who speak, or are learning to speak, Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts, and songs at our Spanishlanguage storytime. This program is conducted entirely in Spanish.
Day: Mondays
Time: 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Ages: 2 years and up
CUENTOS EN ESPAÑOL
¡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.
Día: Los días Lunes
Hora: 5:00 a 5:45 p.m.
Edad: Mayores de 2 años
BACKYARD BIRDS
Swoop on in for this family event where we will make tools for beginning birdwatchers to observe birds in our own backyards as they begin their spring migration.
Date: Saturday February 8
Time: 2:003:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 years and up
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LEARN ABOUT LASERS
Complete experiments to learn about lasers and apply your knowledge to build a laser maze.
Date: Thursday/March 27
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 3-5
ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS
Dress for a mess and get creative at this hands-on learning experience featuring different artists and the art styles they’re famous for.
Dates: Thursdays/January 16, February 13, March 13, April 17
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 1-2
CHICKEN PARTY
Drop in for an “egg-citing” afternoon of crafts, games, and activities to celebrate our library chickens.
Date: Saturday/April 26
Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Ages: 3 years and up
RESCUE READERS
Spend time at the Hooved Animal Humane Society interacting and reading with the horses. Attendees must sign safety waivers, and space is limited to children attending the program with their caregiver.
Dates: Saturdays/January 18, February 15, March 8, April 12, May 10
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 1-5
Location: 10804 McConnell Road
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
BEYOND THE BREW
Join us at Casting Whimsy to learn about what goes into making the perfect cup of hot tea and learn to make your own blend of tea.
Date: Tuesday/January 21
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6-12
Location: 121 W. Madison St. Woodstock
CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE
Put your creative skills to work helping out a good cause. Projects made will be donated to a local non-profit at the end of the program.
Date: Tuesday/February 18
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6-12
PICKY PADS
Do you pick at your nails and cuticles or other things and are looking to break the habit? Make your own picky pad that is filled with beads and other objects to provide a textured stress reliever which helps avoid picking at other things.
Date: Tuesday/April 15
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6-12
SILENT BOOK CLUB
If you’re an introvert, this is the perfect book club for you. No designated reading, just designated reading time. Join other quiet readers for an hour of silence as we enjoy our current reads.
Date: Tuesday/March 11
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6-12
STUDY NIGHT
You have to study anyway, why not do it with friends and classmates at the library? You bring your work, we’ll provide pizza and drinks. Have an allergy? No worries, bring food from home.
Dates: Tuesday/ May 13
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Ages: Grades 6-12
Digital Download & Streaming Services
Woodstock Public Library –offers you ways to connect at home or on the go!
Did you know your Woodstock Public Library card grants you access to digital download and streaming services to read books and magazines, listen to audiobooks and music, and watch movies/tv shows!
DIGITAL CHECKOUT LIMITS: Hoopla Digital: Boundless: Tumblebooks:
Programs requiring registration are indicated with a next to the program title. Online registration is available for most programs that require registration.
TO REGISTER:
1. Access the library’s website www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org.
2. Click on Calendar link at the top of the page.
3. Locate the program you wish to register for by date or by using the search feature.
4. Click on the Program and scroll down to the Registration Form.
5. Fill in the form and click Register.
Registration links ‘go live’ at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7
GETTING A LIBRARY CARD
City of Woodstock Residents and Rural Woodstock Public Library District Residents above the age of five qualify for a full-service Woodstock Library card at no cost. This card allows the cardholder to check out up to 50 items, borrow materials from other libraries, and full access to digital services. Children ages 5-14 years old must apply for the library card with their parent/guardian present. The parent/guardian will be required to present photo identification and proof of address.
APPLY FOR A LIBRARY CARD:
In person, via email, or app
In Person Application: Request a library card application at the library Front Desk, you will be asked for photo identification and proof of current address (driver’s license, state I.D., personal checks, current utility bill, bank statement, apartment lease, etc.).
Email Application: Complete the PDF email library card application on the library’s website and email the completed application and a photograph of your ID/proof of address to library@woodstockil.gov. The application will be processed by staff and the library card will be mailed to your home address.
Mobile App: PrairieCat Mobile (Capira Technologies) is our catalog app that is available via Google Play or the Apple AppStore. To apply for a library card via the app select Woodstock as your ‘home’ library and click on My Account--Library Card Signup. The app will ask for your contact information. You will need to upload a photo of your photo i.d. and proof of address. The application will be processed by staff and the library card will be mailed to your home address.
Renewing Your Woodstock Library Card: to renew your library card you can stop at the front desk with valid identification with current address or you can email a photograph of your library card and valid identification to library@woodstockil.gov.
LOCATION/PHONE/FAX
414 W. Judd St. Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-338-0542
Fax: 815-334-2296
WELCOMING STATEMENT
The Woodstock Public Library welcomes everyone regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical abilities or socioeconomic/residential status to visit us often and to join the conversation. We are better together.
Approved by the Board of Trustees, October 15, 2023
La Biblioteca Pública de Woodstock les da la bienvenida, independientemente de su edad, raza, origen étnico, religión, identidad de género, orientación sexual, capacidades físicas o estado socioeconómico/residencial, para que nos visiten con frecuencia y se unan a la conversación. Estar juntos, nos hace mejores.
Aprobado por la junta de Síndicos, 15 de Octubre de 2023
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m-8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. (beginning September 8)
FIRST FRIDAY DELAYED OPENING:
On the first Friday of each month the library will open at noon to allow for ongoing staff training and workshops. Library hours on First Fridays: Noon-5 p.m.
Dates: Fridays/January 10*, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2
*In January the library will be closed on the 2nd Friday morning due to an all-City meeting
• Wonder Lake State Bank (3316 Thompson Road, Wonder Lake)
ADA COMPLIANCE
The Woodstock Public Library complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations upon request to ensure services, activities and programs are available to people with disabilities. If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in a library event or class, please call 815-338-0542 or email us at library@ woodstockil.gov. To allow us to serve you better, please provide 72-hour notice prior to a program.
