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Cute cupids will enjoy creative crafts, glitzy games and sweet treats. Feel free to dress like a prince or princess. Registration is required. Click here to register online.
Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes presented in Spanish and English. Registration not required.
Hora de Cuentos Bilingües
Sabado, 18 de febrero, 10:30 a.m.
Vengan a la biblioteca para escuchar cuentos, canciones, y rimas presentado en ingles y en español. No es necesario matricularse.
Storytime for Children with Special Needs
Monday, Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m.
Your whole family is invited to share books with us in this half-hour storytime. We will have soft music, friendly helpers and a welcoming environment. All ages and abilities are welcome with an adult caregiver. Registration is required. Click here to register online.
Geronimo Stilton Party
Monday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m., Ages 7–12
Hey, Mouse Friends! Join us for some fun games and activities about Geronimo Stilton. Registration is required. Click here to register online.
Teen Programs
Teen Anime Night
Monday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m., Ages 13–18
Relax, watch anime and eat Japanese snacks. Registration not required.
Teen Gaming Tournament Friday, Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m., Ages 12–17
Challenge other teens to Super Smash Brothers Brawl battles, then stick around to play for fun! The tournament winner will receive a gift card. Registration is required. Click here to register online.
Adult Programs
Inside Writing & Publishing - DuPage Branch
Interested in the process of writing and publishing? Come to one or all of a series of FREE seminars sponsored by eleven local libraries in January and February. Click here for a complete schedule of Inside Writing & Publishing seminars.
Abraham Lincoln and the Structure of Reason Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m.
Author Dan Van Haften discusses his book, Abraham Lincoln and the Structure of Reason, which shows how Lincoln created his iron logic, compelling reason and convincing oratory. This powerful system is one that all can use. There will be a book signing after the talk. Click here to register online.
Wii for Adults
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 1:30 p.m., Ages 18 and up
Join us for Wii games, a low-impact way to get moving and keep your mind sharp. Click here to register online.
American Stories Through Song
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
With guitar accompaniment, Dean Milano & Jay Whitehouse share both original and well-known songs that tell a story – songs about heroes and scoundrels, everyday folks and folks who changed the world, hitchhikers and even ghosts. Click here to register online.
Adult Book Discussion Groups
Thursday, March 1, 7:30 p.m.: The Plot Against America (Philip Roth)
Wednesday, March 14, 1 p.m.: Shanghai Girls (Lisa See)
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If you are a Library cardholder and need an item that is not in the collection, we will try to obtain it. Call us at 630/393-1171 x106, stop by the Information Desk or click here to fill out an item request form.
Download eBooks and eAudiobooks
eBooks from the Library can now be downloaded onto your Kindle device! View the video below to learn more.
The Warrenville Public Library offers eBooks and eAudiobooks that can be downloaded to your computer and exported to a portable listening device such as a Kindle, Nook, iPod or MP3 player through OverDrive's eMediaLibrary.
Once you have gone through the guided tour, click on the Quick Start Guide link at near the bottom of the left sidebar to learn more about the steps to get started.
eMediaLibrary Classes
Classes are offered at the Library for assistance in using eMediaLibrary. Get a preview of the eMediaLibrary selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks. See a demonstration of the digital media download process, followed by a Question and Answer session. Click here to register online.
For Kindle Users (1½ hrs.)
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. For Non-Kindle Users (1½ hrs.)
Do you want to learn more about home decorating or would you like to brush up on your math or writing skills? Are you curious about basic law and criminology? Would you like to learn about building your own business? Universal Class Library Edition offers these online courses and hundreds more to Warrenville Library District cardholders.
Choose from over 540 courses in Exercise and Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Music, Home and Garden Care, Cooking, Computers and Technology, Health and Medicine, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law and Legal, Parenting and Family, Pet and Animal Care plus much more.
With real instructors guiding the learning, engaging video-based lessons, a collaborative learning environment, graded lesson tests, certificates of achievement and Continuing Education Units available for selected courses, students enjoy an engaging and measurable learning experience that helps them master and document their educational goals.
Online Computer Software Training
The Library now offers free access to hundreds of online computer courses to Warrenville Library cardholders. Learn how to use Microsoft Office products, brush up on your operating systems knowledge, study web design and even prepare for certification. Users can access the courses at the Library or from your own internet-connected computer. To request your login ID and password, send an email to trainer@warrenville.com. Use the subject heading “Online Computer Training” and include your name, Warrenville Library card number and email address. Click here for a complete list.
Patrons are encouraged to click here to register for the free Library ELF service. This service allows patrons to see their requests, holds and due dates, view the accounts of multiple family members at once, receive notifications via text message, and customize the ELF notice frequency.
E–Pay Online Payments
The Library has partnered with the Illinois E–Pay program to provide you with a secure, convenient and easy way to make online payments for overdue fees and lost materials. Donations to the Library and payments for meeting room reservations are also accepted online. Click here to make a payment.
