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Library News

Fall 2025 Reading Matters newsletter, read now.

Fall Program Registration Opens Friday, August 22!

Get ready for a season full of reading, learning and community connections! We have something for everyone. Don’t miss out—registration for our fall events begins Friday, August 22.

Plan Ahead with Our Newsletter

Look for our Reading Matters newsletter in your mailbox and online starting Monday, August 18. It’s your guide to all the exciting programs coming this fall, so you can plan ahead and be ready to register.

Popular Events Fill Fast!

Our more popular programs—like cooking demonstrations, crafting, game nights and STEAM sessions—tend to fill up quickly. Be sure to register early to secure your spot.

What’s New This Fall at WPLD?

We’re introducing several exciting new programs:

  • Fall Back Reading Challenge for adults, featuring a special Adult Lock-In after-hours event.
  • Pumpkin Spice Book Meet-Up at Cora Coffee & Tea House—a cozy new way to connect over books.
  • Book Buddies—pairing students in grades K–3 with volunteers in grades 6–12 for reading fun. 
  • 500 Books Before Fifth Grade to help young children discover great books outside the classroom. 

We're strengthening community connections with programs that support our partnerships with local schools, businesses and other agencies: 

  • Community Resource Fair with representatives from schools and service agencies
  • Warrenville Fire Protection District—fire safety and health awareness
  • Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission—sustainability and decarbonization
  • People’s Resource Center—agency info and interview prep
  • DuPage County Animal Services—how to help animals in need
  • School Supply Drive—supporting local students
  • Toy Swap—launching in November

Important Reminders

  • Our programs are open to the public—no library card required (although we’d love for you to Get a Library Card).
  • Registration is required for many events.
  • You’ll receive a reminder email or phone call a few days before your program. Can’t make it? Please let us know so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.

Check our Events Calendar and the Reading Matters newsletter for full details.

Winter 2025–2026 Reading Matters newsletter, read now.

Winter 2025–2026 Event Registration Begins November 21

Get ready for a season of reading, exploring and community connections!

The latest issue of our print newsletter, Reading Matters, will be mailed to Warrenville residents and businesses on November 17. You can also pick up a copy at the library or read it online now.

Event registration opens Friday, November 21 with programs beginning Monday, December 1.

Plan Ahead for Winter Fun

Whether you're interested in joining a book club, playing board games or tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons or getting creative with arts and crafts, you’ll want to explore our latest lineup of programs before registration opens. Many programs fill quickly, so don’t wait to register.

Programs for All Ages

  • Winter Reading Challenge January 1–February 28
    Read for 8 hours to earn a free gift and enter our grand prize drawing.
  • Escape Room: Magical Land of Oz January 17–January 30
    Teams of 2–6 will have 45 minutes to solve puzzles and riddles in our enchanting Oz-themed escape room.

Author Visits

  • Artificial Intelligence: Promise & Peril January 15
    Science fiction author Lance Erlick explores the myths and realities of AI.
  • Abraham Lincoln and the Common Soldier February 11
    Historian Robert I. Girardi, author of The Civil War General, shares insights into Lincoln’s relationship with Union soldiers.

Community Connections

Meet experts from local organizations offering advice and information:

  • People’s Resource Center: Health Education and Adult Literacy (HEAL) January 20
  • Warrenville Fire Protection District: Safety Tips December 18 & January 22
  • Warrenville Historical Society: History of Warrenville Streets February 22

Teen Programs (Grades 6–12)

In addition to favorites like Dungeons & Dragons, Panels & Pages and Crochet Club, check out these winter specials:

  • Yule Ball
  • New Year Inspo Boards
  • Holiday Foods from Around the World

Looking for volunteer hours? Join Book Buddies or help create Valentine’s Cards for Warrenville Horizons.

Youth Events (Birth–Grade 5)

Our winter lineup includes weekly storytimes, STEAM activities and arts & crafts sessions, which fill up quickly. You’ll also want to be sure to register for these featured programs:

  • Read to a Therapy Animal
  • Winter Dance Party
  • Noon Year’s Eve
  • Chess
  • Family Art Studio

Important Reminders

  • Our programs are open to the public—no library card required (although we’d love for you to Get a Library Card).
  • Registration is required for many events.
  • You’ll receive a reminder email or phone call a few days before your program. Can’t make it? Please let us know so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.

Check our Events Calendar and the Reading Matters newsletter for full details.

Tap into Libby, the One-Tap Reading App

Libby is the reading app with free books, audiobooks and magazines all in one place.Give it a try today. Download from the App Store or get it on Google Play. If you have questions about using the app, you can meet one-on-one with a librarian to get you all set up. To schedule a Book-A-Librarian session, call our Adult Services Desk. 630/393-1171 x121. Read more. 

Libby by OverDrive home page.

Library Events

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Seasons with The Morton Arboretum - Ages 3–6
Wed, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room East and West Combined
This event is full
Toddler Time - Ages 1½–3
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Book Buddies - Grades K–3
Thu, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Library at la lavanderia - Todas las edades
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Nature-Telling with Lincoln Marsh - Ages 2–5
Mon, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room East and West Combined
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Tween Dungeons & Dragons - Grades 4–6
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Storytime - All ages
Tue, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Baby Mozart - Ages Birth–1.5
Wed, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Toddler Time - Ages 1½–3
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room East and West Combined
STEAM Play - Grades K–2
Thu, Nov 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
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Book Buddies - Grades 6–12
Thu, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
ACT Preparation - Grades 9–12
Sat, Nov 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Take & Make Craft: Sock Plushie - Grades 6–12
Mon, Nov 17, All day
Teen Dungeons & Dragons - Grades 6–12
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
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Crochet Club - Grades 6–12
Fri, Nov 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Chess - Grades 1–8
Tue, Nov 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Cult Classic Movie Nights: Airplane! (1980) - Ages 18 and up
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Grupo de conversación virtual de ESL Zoom - Ages 18 and up
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Register
Clases de computación - Respondiendo a sus preguntas
Thu, Nov 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Computer Lab
Movie Matinee: Superman - Ages 18 and up
Fri, Nov 14, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Crafty Cafe - Ages 18 and up
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Caregivers of Neurodivergent Individuals Meet-Up - Ages 18 and up
Mon, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Genealogy Club - Ages 18 and up
Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Grupo de conversación virtual de ESL Zoom - Ages 18 and up
Thu, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Register
Home Fire Safety: Protecting What Matters Most - Ages 12 and up
Thu, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room East and West Combined
Books on Tap Book Club: Micro-Histories - Ages 21 and up
Mon, Nov 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
28256 Diehl Rd.
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