Join the fun at the West Chicago Public Library on November 26, 2:9-3:30 pm-No registration required. Get in the holiday mood as we watch The Grinch (PG) starring Benedict Cumberbatch, make a special craft, and decorate ugly holiday sweater cookies. The fun doesn’t stop there though, you could add a little more sugar to this…
WEST CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will hold a presentation and workshop on federal student aid on November 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the West Chicago Public Library, 118 W. Washington St., in the second-floor meeting room. This free program will guide students and parents through the financial aid process, covering…
The next edition of Illinois Libraries Present is with Chef Art Smith! Just like the last few ILP programs, the West Chicago Public Library is offering virtual attendance, as well as a special watch party in the library itself! Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday…
Check out the West Chicago Public Library’s new Tween Space in the Youth Services Department, and test your gaming skills at the same time! They are working hard to make the library a more welcoming place for Tweens (ages 8-11 years old). They have renovated a corner of the Youth Services Department to serve as…
Halloween is fast approaching, and West Chicago is ready to celebrate! The city’s official trick-or-treating hours are set for 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Halloween night, giving families plenty of time to enjoy a safe and fun evening. Adding to the festivities, the West Chicago Public Library will host a special “Trunk or Treat”…
Cemeterriums Saturday 10/05 | 10:30-11:15 am Have some spooky fun at the West Chicago Public Library as they make Halloween graveyard terrariums. For ages 8-11. This is a drop-in event, no registration is required but the event is imited to the first 10 children. Cementerio Sábado 5 de octubre | 10:30-11:15 am Diviértete de…
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing before the City of West Chicago Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of West Chicago City Hall, 475 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois, to consider each of the following matters: Case PC…
The West Chicago Public Library District is proud to present a brand new program series: Game night for adults! Enjoy open play of chess, scrabble, checkers and any of the other fantastic board and tabletop games we have available at the library. This event will occur on Thursday, September 26th, and Thursday, October 17th, from…
Tuesday 09/24 6-7 pm Please Register Let’s make our own tie-dyed t-shirts! Please bring your own pre-washed and dried cotton shirt. We will provide the dye and instructions! Wearing old clothes is recommended as this could get messy FUN! For ages 6-11. There is limited space at this program, so please register using the button…
The West Chicago Public Library is hosting a fall reading challenge. Fall brings crisp, new beginnings and all things cozy! Fall into a great book this season and log your reading in Beanstack. Teens (grade 6-12) and adults who log 15 hours will win a special prize La Biblioteca Pública de West Chicago organiza un…
Giannoulias Announces Libraries Receiving Grants More Than $391,000 in Grant Funding Will Improve Local Library Services Library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced. Libraries throughout the 49th and 50th House Districts, serving over…
Residents of West Chicago who are passionate about the library community are encouraged to consider serving as a trustee on the Library Board. The upcoming consolidated election on April 1, 2025, will include the election of three library trustees. Library trustees play a vital role in shaping the library’s future by participating in policy creation,…
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WEST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in connection with the Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the West Chicago Public Library District, DuPage County, Illinois, at 6:45 P.M., Monday, August 26, 2024 in the Library Program Room, 118 West…
Fantastic Fair Foods Tuesday 07/09 10-10:45 am Enjoy a summer of STEAM-Park fun! We will be discovering and exploring all the fun things there are to do when you visit a theme park or fair. Each date will feature different hands-on activity stations featuring science, engineering, art, and math along with various sensory experiences. This program has been…
Wednesday, July 10th | 7-8 PM Join in on the excitement at the Shell this summer for a brand new outdoor concert series! The library has partnered with the West Chicago Park District to bring a new FREE summer concert series to the community at the band shell in Reed-Keppler park. For July, they are…
Tuesday 06/25 10-10:45 am Wonder Club~ Wacky Rides & Rockin’ Roller Coasters! Enjoy a summer of STEAM-Park fun! We will be discovering and exploring all the fun things there are to do when you visit a theme park or fair. Each date will feature different hands-on activity stations featuring science, engineering, art, and math…
On Tuesday, June 11th, starting at 9 am, the wi-fi for patrons will be unavailable in the library building due to maintenance. We anticipate that the wi-fi will be back online by 10:30 am. Please stay tuned for additional updates. All other library operations such as checking out materials and utilizing library spaces will be…
Special Program Highlight At The West Chicago Public Library Pet Training 101 Thursday, June 6th | 7-8 pm From basic manners to advanced tricks, we’ll share some tips to help unlock your pet’s potential. This program is presented by Laura Winnie from DuPage County Animal Services. Please register for this event using the link below…
Dr. Temple Grandin: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers Tuesday, 4 June Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Zoom Event Join the West Chicago Public Library on Zoom for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of…
This summer, the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, in collaboration with Meztli Mexico, the College of DuPage, and the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau, proudly presents the “Olmec Trails: Culture and Legacy” art exhibit. This large-scale outdoor exhibition will showcase over 30 hand-painted sculptures inspired by the colossal stone heads of the ancient Olmec civilization, dating…
Please check the library schedule carefully, as the coming weekend they are closed on some days they are not usually. This Friday, May 24th, the library will be closed for electrical maintenance. They’ll will reopen for their regular hours of operation (9 am to 5 pm) on Saturday, May 25th. The library will once then…
Library Closure Notice: Friday, May 10th The West Chicago Public Library announces its closure for the entire day on Friday, May 10th, due to the annual staff in-service day. Apologies are extended for any inconvenience caused, and the library staff sincerely appreciates patrons’ patience. Regular hours of operation will resume on Thursday, May 9th, and…
Tuesday 05/06 | 7-8 pm We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise, and much…
Unfortunately, our elevator is currently out of order, and unsafe to use until we can replace a part. The part has been ordered and we hope this situation will be resolved soon. In the meantime, if you require accommodations to use the library with our elevator being non-operational, please feel free to give library staff…
