West Chicago Public Library District

Tomorrow evening starting at 7 pm is another installment of Gettin' Crafty at the West Chicago Public Library District! This time, we'll be making a BEE-autiful bee-themed magnet set. There is limited space left at this program, so register using the link below right away. See you at the library!

https://wcpld.librarycalendar.com/event/gettin-crafty-bee-magnet-set-142

It's finally Shark Week 2024! Are you as excited as we are? If your plans this week involve lots of hammerhead, black-tip, great-white, or any other type of shark, we have got the To-Go bag for you! Drop by the Youth Services department any time today to pick up a special To-Go bag with activities and crafts, it'll be JAWs-some! Bags are only available while supplies last. See you at the library!

This Saturday, join us at the library from 2-4 pm for a screening of the Barbie movie by Warner Brothers, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling! We will provide the snacks, and we hope they're Ken-ough. See you at the library!

We hope that you'll join us tonight for Laura Winnie's second pet presentation at WCPLD! Tonight, you could learn more about how to give your pet the enrichment they need while you're stuck inside. Space at this DuPage County Animal Services library program is limited, so please register using the link below. See you at the library!

https://wcpld.librarycalendar.com/event/rainy-day-enrichment-pets-149

This Wednesday from 7-8 pm, Laura Winnie from DuPage County Animal Services will return to the library to give a special presentation called Pet Training 102: Rainy Day Enrichment. With rain, or even overly hot weather, it is all too easy to get cooped up inside, and it can feel like your pet is bouncing off the walls. With the techniques covered in this program, you might make that situation a bit better. Space is limited to please use the link below to register today! See you at the library!

https://wcpld.librarycalendar.com/event/rainy-day-enrichment-pets-149

Were George Washington's teeth really made of wood? Well, no, but it's a great story! Join us Thursday, July 18th from 7-8 pm to hear about this, and other American legends that aren't quite true from local historical presenter, Valerie Gugula. From George Washington's teeth, to Johnny Appleseed, the curse of the Hope Diamond, and much more in between, this program is sure to be interesting and informative! Space is limited at this event, so please register using the link below. See you at the library!

https://wcpld.librarycalendar.com/event/its-great-story-american-legends-arent-true-150

Can't wait for the program to learn more about George Washington's dentures? Check out the link below for some answers!

https://washingtonpapers.org/george-washingtons-false-teeth-come-slaves-look-evidence-responses-evidence-limitations-history/

This Saturday, join us in the library to make a fun colorful mobile that could brighten up any room! We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity. This program runs from 2-3 pm, and space is limited, so please register using the link below. See you at the library!

https://wcpld.librarycalendar.com/event/crafternoon-148

Are you a ringer at trivia? Do you dream about being on Jeopardy someday? Do you know everything about mysteries, detectives, and other crime based pop culture? If you answered yes to either of those options, prove it at our upcoming Trivia Night! This Thursday evening from 7-8:30 pm, come by the Adult Services department at the library to face off against other local trivia titans! Space is limited at this event, so please register using the link below. See you there!

https://wcpld.librarycalendar.com/event/trivia-night-89

The night has finally arrived, and we're excited! Jim Green will be performing at the Shell in Reed-Keppler Park from 7-8 pm as the July edition of the West Chicago Public Library District and the West Chicago Park District's Summer Concert Series. It should be a fun night for all! This program is free and open to all, and no registration is required, just drop on by!

The Reed-Keppler Park is located at 832 Arbor Ave, West Chicago IL, 60185.

This Thursday from 10:30-11 am, the West Chicago Public Library District's Youth Services department will be giving a special storytime at our neighbors, Kindred Coffee Roasters! Parents, take this opportunity to drop by our favorite neighborhood coffeeshop for some caffeine, and fun activities, stories, and songs for your young ones. No registration is required, just drop on by Kindred at 10:30, and we'll see you there!

Don't forget, the incredible guitarist, Jim Green will be at the Reed-Keppler Park Shell this Wednesday as part of WCPLD and West Chicago Park District's Summer Concert Series! Starting at 7 pm, you could hear Green's unique performance style, featuring unusual guitar tunings while incorporating percussive rhythms, harmonics, and finger-tapping with a piano-like approach that is both musically and visually stimulating.

This program is free to all, and no registration is required, just come on by the shell! The shell can be found in Reed-Keppler Park at 832 Arbor Ave, West Chicago IL, 60185. See you there!

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness--" These bold words, courageously declared 248 years ago are just as self-evident now as they once were. Today is a day for holding such words close to our hearts to celebrate our nation, and each other, who comprise our government of, for and by the people. We wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe Fourth of July.

Reminder, the library will be closed today, but we will reopen for regular hours of operation tomorrow, July 5th. See you at the library! See you at the library!

We appreciate your patience with our temporary closure today. The power has been restored, and the library has reopened and will remain open from 1-5 pm today. If we can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to give us a call at 1-(630)-231-1552.
See you at the library!

For our July Summer Concert Series at the Shell in Reed-Keppler Park, the West Chicago Public Library District and the West Chicago Park District are proud to present guitar phenom, Jim Green! Join us at the Shell on Wednesday, July 10th from 7-8 PM for a free concert we're all sure to enjoy! No registration required, just drop on by!

Green’s driving perfectionism to his music brought him from an unknown street musician to gaining the attention of the Editors at Billboard Magazine, who named him "One of the best independent artists in the Midwest", and winning the 2004 Guitar Idol Championship. Jim Green transcends popular genres by creating fiery, percussive-driven songs and 3-dimensional fingerstyle instrumentals in a fresh and compelling way. Green’s live performances weave through genres, with sounds ranging anywhere from a driving rock band to a blissful simple melody.

We appreciate your patience with this, ComEd is doing electrical work and the power will be out at the library. The library will reopen at 1 pm for regular hours of business. Thank you for understanding! Reminder: we are scheduled to close at 5 pm today for the holiday tomorrow.

We apologize for any inconvenience, ComEd has notified us that there will be a temporary power outage to facilitate electrical work. The library will be closed while the power is out and will reopen when the power returns. We do not know when that will be at present, but we will announce when it does!

NOTICE: The Youth Fourth of July Fireworks Craft scheduled from 11:30 am - Noon is cancelled.

The Adults Needle Crafters Program today scheduled from 11 am - Noon is also cancelled.

The West Chicago Public Library's parking lot will be closed on July 4th through the morning of July 5th for scheduled parking lot maintenance. There will be a team sealcoating and striping the lot to keep it in good condition for our community! The lot will also be closed Sunday, July 7th. We appreciate your understanding. You will still be able to access the book-drops on foot, and if you can't, don't worry about it! We don't charge late fees, so bring it back when you can. See you at the library!

In observance of Independence Day, the library will be closed this Thursday, July 4th. The library will reopen for our regular hours of operation on Friday, July 5th. We thank you for understanding!

Tonight is the next installment of our fun program just for teens, Snack Testers! Join us at the library for the chance to try snacks from around the world, and decide on your favorite ones with your peers. This is a free program, and no registration is required, just drop on by at 7 pm. See you at the library!

Remember, if you register for the Summer Library Challenge on Beanstack and log just 5 hours of reading by the end of Monday, 07/01/24, you will be automatically entered for a chance to win a retro Igloo cooler, picnic set, and a 1 year membership for 4 to the Morton Arboretum! Get started now by registering using the link below!

https://wcpld.beanstack.com/reader365

Don't forget, you still have a chance to be entered to win a retro Igloo cooler, picnic set, PLUS a 1 year membership to the Morton Arboretum for 4! All you have to do is register for the WCPLD Summer Library Challenge on Beanstack, read and log 5 hours, and that's it! You'll be automatically entered in our drawing to win these great prizes, plus you'll have gotten a start on your reading this summer. Click the link below to register now!

https://wcpld.beanstack.com/reader365

Join us on Monday for another Wits Workout! This program for older adults includes games, puzzles, word play, and brain teasers led by a staff member. Space is limited, so register using the URL below!

https://wcpld.librarycalendar.com/event/wits-workout-144

Do you also find Microsoft Excel challenging? Whether you are trying to use spreadsheets for a personal budget, or looking to take the next steps in your career, this class could be for you! Whatever level you are at, we are ready to help, and this program is a great way to gain the proficiency you want. Please register using the link below. See you at the library!

https://wcpld.librarycalendar.com/event/microsoft-excel-156

Have you started the Summer Library Challenge yet!? Don't forget, if you register on Beanstack, and complete just 5 hours of reading before July 1st, you'll AUTOMATICALLY be entered for a chance to win a cool vintage Igloo cooler, a picnic set for four (plates, flatware, blanket), a game, and best of all, a 1 year membership for a family of 4 to the Morton Arboretum!

Click the link below for full instructions and to start your registration today. See you at the library!

https://wcpld.info/services/slc-24/

Join us tomorrow out on the library lawn for the return of our popular Toddler Obstacle Course program, in partnership with Healthy West Chicago! Help your 2-5 year old develop their gross motor skills by hopping, skipping, and crawling their way through our obstacle course. No registration is required, just drop on by. See you at the library!

This Wednesday, from 7-8 pm, we're Gettin' Crafty at the library! This time, we're making sugar scrubs and bath salts using common ingredients to add scent and color! Come learn how to make these great spa treatments for yourself and bring some home. Space at this event is limited, so please register today using the URL below. See you at the library!

https://wcpld.librarycalendar.com/event/gettin-crafty-sugar-scrub-bath-salts-141

Tomorrow we have another Wonder Club in the Youth Services department, sponsored by the DuPage Children's Museum! Join us at this special STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) program that's all about rides and roller coasters! Wonder Club is designed for children ages 3-8 and their favorite adults. No registration required, so just drop on in. See you at the library!

Don't forget, tomorrow we have another storytime at Cantigny Park! We will tell a story, and have a craft in the beautiful gardens. Parents, stop by the Youth Services department for a FREE Cantigny parking pass to attend this program! Passes available while supplies last. See you at Cantigny Park!

Kick off the summer by making a fun custom can koozie with our sublimation printer! Adults and ages 9+ welcome to attend.

¡Comienza el verano haciendo una divertida can koozie con nuestra impresora de sublimación! Adultos y edades de 9 años + son bienvenidos a asistir.

Use the url below to register today!

https://wcpld.librarycalendar.com/event/sip-and-koozie-68

Join us tomorrow at 2 pm for a pool party themed screening of Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid, just for tweens (8-11 years old)! Come see how we turn the Youth Services Department into a pool! No registration is required, drop on in. See you at the library!