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 are also on the horizon this fall:

• 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.

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SWAN Libraries Mobile App

Did you know you can use the SWAN Libraries Mobile App to link library accounts for all members of your household? The app makes it easy to keep track of all items checked out on parent and children accounts. Even if you're only managing one account, the app is a great digital tool for searching the catalog, placing holds and monitoring your account. Read more.

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Library Mask Requirements as of July 30, 2021

Effective July 30, 2021, except for children under the age of 2, all Library visitors, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face mask at all times. 

A face mask must cover both nose and mouth; fit snugly against the face and be secured under the chin; not have holes or exhalation vent(s). A face shield is not a substitute for a face covering. 

For details about current availability of Library resources, and requirements when visiting, go to Library Services as of September 7, 2021.  Also see Curbside Pickup Service. 

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In-Person Programming Returns to the Library

BIG NEWS!!! Beginning September 7, 2021, we will once again be hosting in-person events in our building. We have planned a full array of programming with storytimes, STEAM sessions, gaming, book discussions and educational presentations. We will continue to offer crafting and STEAM kits for pickup. Also, a few programs will be held via Zoom. For a listing of all fall events, visit Reading Matters.  

Most library events, including all storytimes which were previously drop-in events, require registration in our Events calendar.